Research Administrators often serve as a key point of contact between the university and the research sponsor, research project staff, and participants, ensuring effective coordination and communication across all stakeholders involved in study development and conduct; Maintain systems and processes for managing at both a project and a program level, including development and tracking of project timelines, study start-up activities, and key study milestones; Work closely with Principal Investigators (PI), study staff, unit administrators, and coordinate with central offices in pre and/or post award stages of project management; as well as providing research program level reporting and analytics to leadership, while facilitating cross-functional coordination (e.g., regulatory, data management, and clinical operations) to support study activation and ongoing execution; Support and coordinate study start-up activities, including feasibility assessment, site readiness, and activation planning, ensuring studies are prepared for timely execution; Oversee and coordinate activities across participating sites or teams, ensuring consistency in study conduct and timely resolution of issues; Identify potential risks, delays, or gaps in project execution and proactively implement mitigation strategies; Track and report study progress, including key milestones such as activation, enrollment, and study completion, to support leadership oversight and decision-making; Other duties as assigned. Bachelor''s degree or equivalent applicable combination of training, education and experience required; Candidates whose resumes highlight the following previous experience will be prioritized: Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU; Advanced proficiency with data entry and word processing skills, with the ability to analyze and interpret information effectively; Advanced organizational abilities and a keen eye for detail to ensure accuracy and efficiency in all tasks with the ability to multitask and prioritize autonomously; Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with colleagues and stakeholders; Interpersonal skills, capable of building relationships and collaborating with team members at all levels to gather information and support compliance efforts; Problem-solving and organizational aptitude, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines in a dynamic environment and independently make critical decisions.
