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Position Overview:
The purpose of this position is to provide high-level administrative and project management support to a senior cancer researcher whose work focuses on cancer-related health equity.
Position Responsibilities:
- Manage and maintain the Lead Investigator’s calendar, including coordinating meetings, events, and travel arrangements.
- Monitor and support project workflows to ensure the timely completion of research deliverables.
- Format manuscripts and supplemental materials for scientific journal submission, ensuring compliance with author guidelines.
- Develop and design PowerPoint presentations for national/international conferences, community talks, and academic settings.
- Maintain clear, accurate, and organized records for multiple concurrent research initiatives.
- Assist in the preparation and submission of grant applications and progress reports.
- Track deadlines and milestones across research and community-engaged projects.
- Communicate with internal and external collaborators, including faculty, community partners, and research staff.
- Perform administrative tasks and clerical duties related to research and scholarly activities.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Public Health, Social Behavioral Science, Communications, or Health Administration; candidates with 5 or more years of directly relevant professional experience may be considered in place of a degree.
- Minimum of two years of professional administrative or project coordination experience.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail and deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with citation management software preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced academic environment.
- 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 hourly employee at VCU.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience formatting academic manuscripts for peer-reviewed journal submission.
- Familiarity with grant writing, IRB protocol management, or community-based research.
- Prior experience in a healthcare or research setting.
The School of Public Health continuously strives for our workplace and learning environment to reflect the demographic and social milieu of the communities we serve. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
This is a restricted position with no set end date and continued employment is dependent upon project need, availability of funding, and performance.
Salary Range: $22-25/hour
Position Details:
Department: Social and Behavioral Sciences
Employment Type: H1 - Hourly
Restricted Status: Yes
FTE: .50
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Contact Information:
Contact Name: SOPH HR
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