Virginia Commonwealth University · 7 hours ago
Project Administrator
Richmond, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$51K/yr - $55K/yrVirginia Commonwealth University is committed to fostering transformative research and innovation. The Project Administrator will provide project assistance for the research strategic priorities plan, maintain records, manage dashboards, and support internal funding processes.
Higher EducationLife ScienceUniversities
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provide ongoing project assistance for the research strategic priorities plan and strategy team, reporting to the Internal Funding Program Manager, in support of program success and reporting
Maintaining meticulous records, the meeting plans, reports, and goal progress
Curation of highly detailed management of dashboards and metrics supporting transparency, reporting, and program review in an auditable format
Providing data and reports at the request of program managers and administrative leadership
Ongoing project management and planning, including leveraging experience with internal funds management
Preparing draft communications and reports
Providing administrative support
Assisting with all internal funding annual cycle from RFA development through the reviewer identification process, review follow-up, award processing, and activation
Provide ongoing project management for the Internal Funding program
Monitor PI/Co-PI communications, award status, metrics and reporting
Provide back-up executive assistance, upon request
Qualification
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
Experience in research funding management
Strong organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to synthesize complex information into actionable tasks
Excellent communication and customer service skills with experience working at an executive level
Experience with specialized project management or data tools, such as Smartsheets
Proficiency with standard office software, including MS Office Suite and G-Suite
Preferred
Demonstrated ability to make data-driven decisions
Experience in developing and writing professional communications
Experience with establishing and evaluating ROI
Familiarity with AI tools for productivity and analysis
Experience taking and preparing official meeting records and following up on action items
Proven ability to proactively recognize needs and manage daily working relationships
Prior experience in an academic research development environment
Prior experience with space utilization planning, student worker supervision, and high-profile 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
And more.
Company
Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Commonwealth University.
Founded in 1838
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$7.48MKey Investors
Virginia Innovation Partnership CorporationUnited States-Japan Foundation
2025-01-15Grant· $0.1M
2024-03-12Grant· $0.08M
2024-02-01Grant· $0.07M
Leadership Team
Karol Kain Gray
Senior VP and CFO
Andrea Ferreira-Gonzalez
Professor
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