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Virginia Commonwealth University · 1 day ago

Research Administrator

Richmond, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$70K/yr - $80K/yr

Virginia Commonwealth University is seeking a Senior Research Administrator/Team Leader responsible for supervising a team and managing sponsored project proposals. The role involves ensuring compliance with regulations and providing performance feedback to enhance team productivity.

Higher EducationLife ScienceUniversities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Supervise team reviewer, including workload and priorities, assuring adequate productivity and quality of work

Provide performance feedback to enhance skills or accomplish tasks; intervene to correct performance problems

Manage team work queue in RAMS-SPOT database and associated email account to respond timely to VCU faculty and staff, as well as non-profit, federal, state and local government sponsors

Review and submit sponsored project proposals, agreements and administrative actions for central university office consistent with delegated authority

Participate in management working group(s), as assigned

Actively and accurately interpret and apply sponsor and university regulations and requirements to ensure compliance

Delegated authority refers to the ability to execute documents pertaining to: (1) the application for and award of grant, contracts and other agreements to the university for research, development, training and public service and (2) the award of grants and other monies to other institutions for research, development, training and public service

Readiness for delegation authority will be determined by Senior Director of Sponsored Programs

Qualification

2 CFR 200 knowledgeFederal regulations interpretationRAMS-SPOT databaseBudget proposal analysisRespectful environment fosteringOffice computer applicationsCommunication skills

Required

Only applicants who do not require current or future sponsorship for employment will be considered

Strong knowledge of 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards and individual federal and state agency regulations

Ability to interpret and apply guidelines to individual situations

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to relate proposed budgets to proposed activities

Familiarity with common office computer applications, internet applications, and ability to learn specialized applications such as customized database RAMS-SPOT (Research Administration Management System-Sponsored Programs Online Tracking.)

Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience required

Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU