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VCU School of Nursing · 1 month ago

Research Administrator

Richmond, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

VCU School of Nursing is seeking a dedicated Research Administrator to support post-award grant administration within the Office of Research, Scholarship and Innovation. This role involves managing research portfolios, overseeing administrative and financial affairs, and producing reports to ensure compliance and effective management of post-award projects.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Support post-award grant administration

Overseeing and coordinating all administrative and financial affairs related to post award research management

Producing and analyzing monthly reports

Purchasing and encumbrance management

Personnel funding management

Participant compensation

MCV Foundation fund management

Submitting journal vouchers

Qualification

Research administrationPost-award managementFiscal managementBannerRealSourceRAMSpotMicrosoft ExcelGoogle SuiteRespectProfessionalismCompliance knowledgeData analysisOwnership of outcomesDiversity awarenessProblem-solvingAttention to detailCollaborationCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsInitiativeTeamworkDecision-making

Required

Experience in research or grants administration, or related experience in a relevant field

Ability to effectively financially manage a portfolio of post-award projects

Ability to utilize Banner, RealSource, RAMSpot, and other VCU administrative systems as well as Microsoft systems, such as Excel, and Google Suite

Ability to follow and apply applicable federal, state, and university policies as well as sound fiscal practices

Ability to identify and determine action items for compliance, financial conflict of interest, human participants and animal subjects

Ability to review data and communicate sometimes complicated information to others in an understandable way. This would also include assisting to disseminate information regarding changes to research policy and procedures

Work exhibits a high level of organization, attention to detail, and capability to be interpreted by others who may not have the same fiscal knowledge

Willingness and initiative to address issues through problem-solving and taking ownership of the outcome in coordination with supervisor and applicable team

Ability to attend work in-person at least three days per week

Ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively in a large complex organization with the capability to work both independently and as a contributing member of a team where multiple projects and competing deadlines may exist. This may include coordinating meetings with faculty, directors, and other units to mitigate issues

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