Research Administrator - Post-Award

Civicworks; Virginia (MN); Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine seeks a Research Administrator to provide post-award research administration support from award through closeout. The role ensures compliance with federal and institutional regulations, coordinates financial and effort reporting, and serves as a liaison between Principal Investigators, departments, and central research offices.

This position is eligible for remote work and supports a diverse portfolio of clinical and basic science research

Qualifications

• 2+ years of direct pre- and post-award research administration experience.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Proficiency in budget development, financial analysis, expense forecasting, and financial reconciliation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong customer service abilities.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe.
• CRA certification or ability to obtain within 2 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive post-award research administration support from award through closeout.
• Ensure compliance with federal and institutional regulations.
• Coordinate financial and effort reporting.
• Serve as liaison between Principal Investigators, departments, and central research offices.

Skills

Budget development

Financial analysis

Expense forecasting

Financial reconciliation

Written and verbal communication

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree

CRA certification (or ability to obtain within 2 years)

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Adobe

Job description

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine seeks a Research Administrator to provide comprehensive post-award research administration support, managing sponsored projects from award through closeout. The role ensures compliance with federal and institutional regulations, coordinates financial and effort reporting, and serves as a liaison between Principal Investigators, departments, and central research offices. This position is eligible for remote work and supports a diverse portfolio of clinical and basic science research projects.

Key qualifications:

• 2+ years of direct pre- and post-award research administration experience
• Bachelor's degree required
• Proficiency in budget development, financial analysis, expense forecasting, and financial reconciliation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong customer service abilities
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe
• CRA certification or ability to obtain within 2 years preferred