Assistant Research Administrator

Description:

The SOM Office of Research Administration’s mission is to support research and scholarly activity by working as a strategic partner with faculty, departments, university, and health system offices to ensure sound administrative and financial management of research. We are a shared services office supporting both the School of Medicine and the School of Dentistry in the submission of grant proposals and the post-award management of grant and contract funding.

The selected candidate for this entry-level position will support pre- and post-award administration within the SOM Office of Research Administration (SOMRA).This position provides an opportunity to use administrative skills in a fast-paced, diverse environment while contributing to the success of the VCU School of Medicine’s research enterprise. The position will also present opportunities for career growth in the field of research administration for those presenting a willingness and ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of faculty and staff.

The Assistant Research Administrator will carry out a variety of supporting tasks within the SOM Office of Research Administration, to include:

• Creating and updating reports to aid in the management of grant funds
• Distributing routine reporting to research administrators and departments (monthly, quarterly, etc.)
• Compiling and updating investigator support documents
• Fielding inquiries received through the SOMRA shared inbox
• Learning and performing basic pre- and post-award research administration tasks