Advertising Summary: The VCU College of Humanities and
Sciences Sponsored Programs Office (CHS-SPO) is seeking applicants
to a Grants Research Administrator position. This position will
primarily be responsible for the day-to-day aspects of post-award
research administration. Along with a complete application, please
submit a cover letter and contact information for three
references.
Unit: College of Humanities and Sciences MBU
Department: CHS Sponsored Programs Office (CHS-SPO)
Summary and Overview:
The College of Humanities and Sciences Sponsored Programs Office (CHS-SPO) is seeking applicants to a Grants Research Administrator position. This position will primarily be responsible for the day-to-day aspects of post-award research administration. Post-award expectations include award verification and set up, preparation of sponsor required financial reports, index reconciliation, and review/submission of various post-award administrative tasks (e.g., NCEs, re-budgeting requests, prior approval requests) for an assigned grants portfolio. As needed, the position may assist and support Principal Investigators and the College grants team with pre-awards support.
VCU’s contributions in talent, innovation and entrepreneurialism, regional stewardship and local culture shape the economic impact and overall quality of life in the region. VCU as a whole generates more than $9 billion in economic activity. It is the largest employer in Richmond with more than 27,000 employees at VCU and VCU Health, and it supports approximately 58,000 jobs in Virginia . In addition, Virginia classifies VCU with a Tier III status — the highest possible status for universities and colleges — allowing VCU more flexibility in managing its operations to implement best practices and streamline processes. To learn about VCU’s finances, visit about.finance.vcu.edu .
VCU is proud to support and prioritize the hiring of veterans. As part of this commitment, your years of military service can be credited toward our leave plan, potentially increasing your annual leave accrual.
The position falls under the Associate Research Administrator classification within VCU’s Research and Innovation job family. For additional details, please visit VCU Human Resources’ Job Family and Salary Ranges here .
Duties & Responsibilities:
Day-to-day tasks will consist of assisting with post-award management tasks including financial reconciliation of assigned sponsored program indexes, grant management responsibilities (e.g. award review and setup, no cost extensions (NCEs) prior approval requests, re-budgeting requests, and effort reporting). The position will be responsible for the detailed review and analysis of award agreements and contract documents to maintain compliance with local, state, university, and federal regulations.
The individual will be expected to work collaboratively with VCU’s Office of Grants and Contracts to resolve accounting issues, as well as VCU’s Division of Sponsored Programs to coordinate the submission of post-award administrative actions and reports.
As needed, this position will assist with proposal processing tasks including reviewing funding opportunity announcements, assisting faculty with budget development, reviewing proposal documents for compliance, and completion of internal and sponsor forms.
As a member of the CHS-SPO Team, the individual will assist in providing answers and education to College of Humanities and Sciences’ employees on issues pertaining to grants and federal compliance.
Typical Post-Award Duties
Unit: College of Humanities and Sciences MBU
Department: CHS Sponsored Programs Office (CHS-SPO)
Summary and Overview:
The College of Humanities and Sciences Sponsored Programs Office (CHS-SPO) is seeking applicants to a Grants Research Administrator position. This position will primarily be responsible for the day-to-day aspects of post-award research administration. Post-award expectations include award verification and set up, preparation of sponsor required financial reports, index reconciliation, and review/submission of various post-award administrative tasks (e.g., NCEs, re-budgeting requests, prior approval requests) for an assigned grants portfolio. As needed, the position may assist and support Principal Investigators and the College grants team with pre-awards support.
VCU’s contributions in talent, innovation and entrepreneurialism, regional stewardship and local culture shape the economic impact and overall quality of life in the region. VCU as a whole generates more than $9 billion in economic activity. It is the largest employer in Richmond with more than 27,000 employees at VCU and VCU Health, and it supports approximately 58,000 jobs in Virginia . In addition, Virginia classifies VCU with a Tier III status — the highest possible status for universities and colleges — allowing VCU more flexibility in managing its operations to implement best practices and streamline processes. To learn about VCU’s finances, visit about.finance.vcu.edu .
VCU is proud to support and prioritize the hiring of veterans. As part of this commitment, your years of military service can be credited toward our leave plan, potentially increasing your annual leave accrual.
The position falls under the Associate Research Administrator classification within VCU’s Research and Innovation job family. For additional details, please visit VCU Human Resources’ Job Family and Salary Ranges here .
Duties & Responsibilities:
Day-to-day tasks will consist of assisting with post-award management tasks including financial reconciliation of assigned sponsored program indexes, grant management responsibilities (e.g. award review and setup, no cost extensions (NCEs) prior approval requests, re-budgeting requests, and effort reporting). The position will be responsible for the detailed review and analysis of award agreements and contract documents to maintain compliance with local, state, university, and federal regulations.
The individual will be expected to work collaboratively with VCU’s Office of Grants and Contracts to resolve accounting issues, as well as VCU’s Division of Sponsored Programs to coordinate the submission of post-award administrative actions and reports.
As needed, this position will assist with proposal processing tasks including reviewing funding opportunity announcements, assisting faculty with budget development, reviewing proposal documents for compliance, and completion of internal and sponsor forms.
As a member of the CHS-SPO Team, the individual will assist in providing answers and education to College of Humanities and Sciences’ employees on issues pertaining to grants and federal compliance.
Typical Post-Award Duties
- 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, effort reporting)