New River Community College
Senior Grants Research Administrator
New River Community College, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23214
The College of Humanities and Sciences Sponsored Programs Office (CHS‑SPO) at Virginia Commonwealth University is seeking applicants for Senior Grants Research Administrator positions. The successful candidates will support College of Humanities Sponsored Programs leadership, train pre and/or post‑award activities, serve as the point of contact for the CHS‑SPO team, and assist in the development of outreach activities for CHS faculty and staff. These individuals will focus on high‑priority and complex proposals, financial activities, and ensuring compliance at all levels. They will be cross‑trained for both pre‑ and post‑award duties and will work independently and collaboratively with the CHS‑SPO team.
The VCU job series for these positions is Research Administrator in the Research and Innovation job family. For more information, please see VCU Human Resources' Job Family and Salary Ranges.
The College of Humanities and Sciences consists of 19 schools and departments each with unique research and scholarly activity. Here your success is supported, and your career can thrive.
Typical Duties Leadership Development, Oversight and Monitoring (25%)
Assists the Director and/or Assistant Director of CHS‑SPO to coordinate leadership and development activities in support of the promotion and growth of externally funded activities.
Assists in the development and implementation of pre or post‑award focused training and outreach efforts to the institutional faculty and staff.
Manages complex sponsored portfolios of various departmental faculty.
Provides recommendations for policies and procedures relating to pre‑and post‑award administration by identifying areas where such policies need to be developed, and to integrate these recommendations into CHS‑SPO's mission.
Notifies the Director of CHS‑SPO of critical and/or sensitive issues related to the management and administration of sponsored projects, including interpretation of related University policies and sponsor regulations.
Secondary reviewer and unit approver of proposal submissions. Responsible for assuring that proposals adhere to CHS, institutional and sponsor policies and requirements.
Reviews and approves research grant related journal voucher entries, cost transfers, purchases (RealSource and P‑card), travel, and research related hiring requests.
Assists in the oversight and coordination of pre‑award actions, post‑award actions, the monthly grant reconciliation process, effort reporting and cost share management.
Pre‑Award/Post‑Award Duties Pre‑Award Duties (60% if primary role is pre‑award and 10% if primary role is post‑award):
Assist with grant proposal processing tasks including preparation of grant, subcontract, and contract proposals for new research projects and continuation/supplemental funding proposals for existing projects.
Review funding opportunity announcements.
Assist faculty with budget development.
Review proposal documents for compliance, completion of internal and sponsor forms (budget justifications, biographical sketches, institutional background descriptions, etc.).
Post‑Award Duties (60% if primary role is post‑award and 10% if primary role is pre‑award):
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, and effort reporting).
Provide detailed review and analysis of award agreements and contract documents to maintain compliance with local, state, university, and federal regulations.
Assist faculty with grant financial reports.
Initiate the grant close‑out process at the conclusion of research projects.
Other Duties as Assigned (5%)
Completes other duties as assigned in a timely and professional manner as requested by the Director or Assistant Director of CHS‑SPO.
Individuals will be expected to work collaboratively with VCU's Office of Grants & Contracts to resolve accounting issues as well as VCU's Division of Sponsored Programs to coordinate the submission of grant proposals and postAward administrative actions and reports.
As a member of the CHS‑SPO Team, individuals will assist by providing answers and education to College of Humanities and Sciences' employees on issues pertaining to grants and federal compliance.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in related field and/or five or more years of experience in research administration.
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 staff member at VCU.
Knowledge of state and federal regulations related to research administration, including Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), and cost accounting standards.
Knowledge and experience working with grant and contract procedures.
Ability to apply and interpret university and federal policies, procedures, laws, and regulations concerning sponsored projects.
Open and collaborative style that encourages teamwork and cooperation.
Ability to work well under deadline pressures, exhibiting sound judgment without sacrificing accuracy or customer service.
Excellent computer skills in the use of MS Office with emphasis on Excel spreadsheets and MS Word processing.
Knowledge of various electronic sponsor portal systems.
Ability to prioritize work and handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
Ability to reason, think logically, and analyze situations to achieve resolution of problems or concerns.
Demonstrated ability to research, investigate, analyze, and evaluate all project‑related data regarding budgets and expenditures for each assigned project.
Exceptional communication, organization skills, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
Must have the ability to effectively and clearly answer inquiries of faculty, staff, and sponsors.
Preferred Qualifications
Certifications such as Certified Research Administrator (CRA), Certified Financial Research Administrator (CFRA), Certified Pre‑Award Administrator (CPRA), or relevant certification in Project Management.
Salary Range $70,000 to $89,000
Benefits All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU's robust benefits package that includes 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.
FLSA Exemption Status
– Exempt
Restricted Position
– No
ORP Eligible
– No
Flexible Work Arrangement
– Hybrid
University Job Title
– 3421B - Research Administrator Base
Contact Information Contact Name: Angela Reynolds Contact Email: areynolds2@vcu.edu
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The VCU job series for these positions is Research Administrator in the Research and Innovation job family. For more information, please see VCU Human Resources' Job Family and Salary Ranges.
The College of Humanities and Sciences consists of 19 schools and departments each with unique research and scholarly activity. Here your success is supported, and your career can thrive.
Typical Duties Leadership Development, Oversight and Monitoring (25%)
Assists the Director and/or Assistant Director of CHS‑SPO to coordinate leadership and development activities in support of the promotion and growth of externally funded activities.
Assists in the development and implementation of pre or post‑award focused training and outreach efforts to the institutional faculty and staff.
Manages complex sponsored portfolios of various departmental faculty.
Provides recommendations for policies and procedures relating to pre‑and post‑award administration by identifying areas where such policies need to be developed, and to integrate these recommendations into CHS‑SPO's mission.
Notifies the Director of CHS‑SPO of critical and/or sensitive issues related to the management and administration of sponsored projects, including interpretation of related University policies and sponsor regulations.
Secondary reviewer and unit approver of proposal submissions. Responsible for assuring that proposals adhere to CHS, institutional and sponsor policies and requirements.
Reviews and approves research grant related journal voucher entries, cost transfers, purchases (RealSource and P‑card), travel, and research related hiring requests.
Assists in the oversight and coordination of pre‑award actions, post‑award actions, the monthly grant reconciliation process, effort reporting and cost share management.
Pre‑Award/Post‑Award Duties Pre‑Award Duties (60% if primary role is pre‑award and 10% if primary role is post‑award):
Assist with grant proposal processing tasks including preparation of grant, subcontract, and contract proposals for new research projects and continuation/supplemental funding proposals for existing projects.
Review funding opportunity announcements.
Assist faculty with budget development.
Review proposal documents for compliance, completion of internal and sponsor forms (budget justifications, biographical sketches, institutional background descriptions, etc.).
Post‑Award Duties (60% if primary role is post‑award and 10% if primary role is pre‑award):
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, and effort reporting).
Provide detailed review and analysis of award agreements and contract documents to maintain compliance with local, state, university, and federal regulations.
Assist faculty with grant financial reports.
Initiate the grant close‑out process at the conclusion of research projects.
Other Duties as Assigned (5%)
Completes other duties as assigned in a timely and professional manner as requested by the Director or Assistant Director of CHS‑SPO.
Individuals will be expected to work collaboratively with VCU's Office of Grants & Contracts to resolve accounting issues as well as VCU's Division of Sponsored Programs to coordinate the submission of grant proposals and postAward administrative actions and reports.
As a member of the CHS‑SPO Team, individuals will assist by providing answers and education to College of Humanities and Sciences' employees on issues pertaining to grants and federal compliance.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in related field and/or five or more years of experience in research administration.
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 staff member at VCU.
Knowledge of state and federal regulations related to research administration, including Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), and cost accounting standards.
Knowledge and experience working with grant and contract procedures.
Ability to apply and interpret university and federal policies, procedures, laws, and regulations concerning sponsored projects.
Open and collaborative style that encourages teamwork and cooperation.
Ability to work well under deadline pressures, exhibiting sound judgment without sacrificing accuracy or customer service.
Excellent computer skills in the use of MS Office with emphasis on Excel spreadsheets and MS Word processing.
Knowledge of various electronic sponsor portal systems.
Ability to prioritize work and handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
Ability to reason, think logically, and analyze situations to achieve resolution of problems or concerns.
Demonstrated ability to research, investigate, analyze, and evaluate all project‑related data regarding budgets and expenditures for each assigned project.
Exceptional communication, organization skills, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
Must have the ability to effectively and clearly answer inquiries of faculty, staff, and sponsors.
Preferred Qualifications
Certifications such as Certified Research Administrator (CRA), Certified Financial Research Administrator (CFRA), Certified Pre‑Award Administrator (CPRA), or relevant certification in Project Management.
Salary Range $70,000 to $89,000
Benefits All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU's robust benefits package that includes 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.
FLSA Exemption Status
– Exempt
Restricted Position
– No
ORP Eligible
– No
Flexible Work Arrangement
– Hybrid
University Job Title
– 3421B - Research Administrator Base
Contact Information Contact Name: Angela Reynolds Contact Email: areynolds2@vcu.edu
#J-18808-Ljbffr