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Unit: School Of Medicine MBU
Department: Microbiology and Immunology
Duties & Responsibilities:
The Research Administrator (RA) is responsible for providing comprehensive support for and post-award research administration. This role ensures compliance with institutional, sponsor, and federal regulations while facilitating the efficient administration of sponsored research projects. The RA will work closely with Principal Investigators (PIs), department leadership, and central research administration offices to manage the lifecycle of sponsored projects, from proposal development through award closeout. The RA is expected to provide excellent customer service, ensuring that faculty and researchers receive timely, accurate, and proactive support.
RAs belong to a shared service model which oversees a variety of grant types (clinical and basic science research) across a variety of departments. Volume and complexity of portfolio increase with skill.
This role is eligible for remote work through VCU's Flexible Work Arrangement benefit. Candidates living outside of the Richmond metro area are encouraged to apply, but may be required to come on-campus on occasion (no more than twice annually) for in-service training and professional development activities. Remote employees must successfully meet position requirements and performance expectations to maintain continued eligibility for this benefit.
Eligible for sponsorship (e.g., H-IB visa status, etc.): No
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S., as we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
Post-Award Responsibilities:
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Unit: School Of Medicine MBU
Department: Microbiology and Immunology
Duties & Responsibilities:
The Research Administrator (RA) is responsible for providing comprehensive support for and post-award research administration. This role ensures compliance with institutional, sponsor, and federal regulations while facilitating the efficient administration of sponsored research projects. The RA will work closely with Principal Investigators (PIs), department leadership, and central research administration offices to manage the lifecycle of sponsored projects, from proposal development through award closeout. The RA is expected to provide excellent customer service, ensuring that faculty and researchers receive timely, accurate, and proactive support.
RAs belong to a shared service model which oversees a variety of grant types (clinical and basic science research) across a variety of departments. Volume and complexity of portfolio increase with skill.
This role is eligible for remote work through VCU's Flexible Work Arrangement benefit. Candidates living outside of the Richmond metro area are encouraged to apply, but may be required to come on-campus on occasion (no more than twice annually) for in-service training and professional development activities. Remote employees must successfully meet position requirements and performance expectations to maintain continued eligibility for this benefit.
Eligible for sponsorship (e.g., H-IB visa status, etc.): No
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S., as we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
Post-Award Responsibilities:
- Send out monthly reporting, which is at minimum:
- Effort Summaries
- Financial projections
- Confirmation of review of the MER
- Serve as the primary administrative liaison between the PI, department, sponsor, and central offices for financial and administrative management of awards, fostering transparent and efficient communication.