Remote Post-Award Research Administrator

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Richmond (VA); A distancia; USD 60.000 - 78.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Remote eligible

Descripción de la vacante

Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond seeks a Research Administrator to provide comprehensive post-award support, ensuring compliance with regulations and efficient management of sponsored projects. You will collaborate with PIs, departments, and central offices to manage awards from time of award through closeout.

The role operates within a shared service model across diverse grant types and may require occasional on-campus presence for training.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 2+ years of direct pre/post-award research administration experience may be considered for RA; 4+ years post-award for Sr. RA slotting.
• Ability to interpret and apply complex government regulations and contractual terms.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe.

Responsabilidades

• Distribute monthly reporting including effort summaries, financial projections, and MER review confirmations.
• Serve as liaison between PI, department, sponsor, and central offices to promote transparent communication.
• Establish, monitor, and reconcile budgets per sponsor guidelines.
• Manage effort reporting, salary allocations, and ECC compliance; coordinate payroll adjustments and resolve discrepancies.
• Review and process grant transactions, including subaward invoices and cost transfers.
• Prepare and review financial reports (forecasts, burn rates) and ensure alignment with budget and funding.
• Coordinate award modifications (no-cost extensions, carryovers, budget revisions, personnel changes).
• Ensure timely submission of sponsor reports (RPPRs, financials, closeouts).
• Support audits and maintain grant records; uphold sponsor/institutional documentation.
• Provide financial guidance to PIs and research teams for responsible grant stewardship.
• Respond to PI and staff inquiries promptly with customer-focused solutions.
• Conduct regular expenditure reviews to verify compliance and resolve issues.
• Track cost-sharing and encumbrances; oversee subrecipient monitoring for compliance.

Conocimientos

Budget development

Financial analysis

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Educación

Bachelor’s degree

CRA certification preferred

Master’s degree preferred

Herramientas

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Adobe

Descripción del empleo

Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond seeks a Research Administrator to provide comprehensive post-award support, ensuring compliance with regulations and efficient management of sponsored projects. You will collaborate with PIs, departments, and central offices to manage awards from time of award through closeout.

The role operates within a shared service model across diverse grant types and may require occasional on-campus presence for training.