Virginia Commonwealth University- College of Humanities and Sciences · 1 day ago
Senior Grants Research Administrator
Richmond, VA
Contract
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$70K/yr - $89K/yr
5+ years expVirginia Commonwealth University’s College of Humanities and Sciences is seeking a Senior Grants Research Administrator. This role involves supporting leadership in pre and post-award activities, managing complex proposals, and ensuring compliance with regulations while collaborating with faculty and staff.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Assists the Director and/or Assistant Director of CHS-SPO to coordinate leadership and development activities in support of the promotion and growth of externally funded activities
Assists in the development and implementation pre or post-award focused training and outreach efforts to the institutional faculty and staff
Manages complex sponsored portfolios of various departmental faculty
Provides recommendations for policies and procedures relating to pre-and post-award administration by identifying areas where such policies need to be developed, and to integrate these recommendations into CHS-SPO’s mission
Notifies the Director of CHS-SPO of critical and/or sensitive issues related to the management and administration of sponsored projects, including interpretation of related University policies and sponsor regulations
Secondary reviewer and unit approver of proposal submissions. Responsible for assuring that proposals adhere to CHS, institutional and sponsor policies and requirements
Reviews and approves research grant related journal voucher entries, cost transfers, purchases (RealSource and P-card), travel, and research related hiring requests
Assists in the oversight and coordination of pre-award actions, post-award actions, the monthly grant reconciliation process, effort reporting and cost share management
Assist with grant proposal processing tasks including preparation of grant, subcontract, and contract proposals for new research projects and continuation/supplemental funding proposals for existing projects
Review funding opportunity announcements
Assist faculty with budget development
Review proposal documents for compliance, completion of internal and sponsor forms (budget justifications, biographical sketches, institutional background descriptions, etc.)
Perform monthly financial reconciliation of assigned sponsored program indexes
Fulfill grant management responsibilities (e.g. award review and setup, no cost extensions (NCEs) prior approval requests, re-budgeting requests, and effort reporting)
Provide detailed review and analysis of award agreements and contract documents to maintain compliance with local, state, university, and federal regulations
Assist faculty with grant financial reports
Initiate the grant close out process at the conclusion of research projects
Completes other duties as assigned in a timely and professional manner as requested by the Director or Assistant Director of CHS-SPO
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in related field and/or five or more years of experience in research administration
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
Knowledge of state and federal regulations related to research administration, including Uniform Guidance (2CFR200), and cost accounting standards
Knowledge and experience working with grant and contract procedures
Ability to apply and interpret university and federal policies, procedures, laws, and regulations concerning sponsored projects
Open and collaborative style that encourages teamwork and cooperation
Ability to work well under deadline pressures, exhibiting sound judgment without sacrificing accuracy or customer service
Excellent computer skills in the use of MS Office with emphasis on Excel spreadsheets and MS Word processing
Knowledge of various electronic sponsor portal systems
Ability to prioritize work and handle multiple priorities simultaneously
Ability to reason, think logically, and analyze situations to achieve resolution of problems or concerns
Demonstrated ability to research, investigate, analyze, and evaluate all project-related data regarding budgets and expenditures for each assigned project
Exceptional communication, organization skills, customer service, and interpersonal skills
Must have the ability to effectively and clearly answer inquiries of faculty, staff, and sponsors
Preferred
Certifications such as Certified Research Administrator (CRA), Certified Financial Research Administrator (CFRA), Certified Pre-Award Administrator (CPRA), or relevant certification in Project Management
Benefits
Comprehensive health benefits
Paid annual and holiday leave granted up front
Generous tuition benefits
Retirement planning and savings options
Tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs
Employee discounts
Well-being resources
Abundant opportunities for career development and advancement
Company
Virginia Commonwealth University- College of Humanities and Sciences
The College of Humanities and Sciences is the foundation of educational and intellectual life at Virginia Commonwealth University, and houses the core disciplines in the natural sciences, social sciences and humanities.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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