Overview
Decedent Affairs Coordinator – Nursing Admin. – Full-time (1.0 FTE), 8-hr. Rotating shift Jobs in Palo Alto, CA at Stanford Health Care
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU’s sponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education. All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU’s generous benefits package that includes: competitive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, Virginia Retirement System (VRS), professional development & certifications, tuition waiver, parental leave, caregiving leave and community service leave. Learn more about VCU’s benefits here: https://hr.vcu.edu/careers-at-vcu/why-work-at-vcu/
Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action university providing access to education and employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, political affiliation, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or disability.
Position Primary Purpose and General Duties:
The VCU School of Medicine Office of Research Administration (SOMRA) is looking for candidates interested in pursuing or continuing a career in Research Administration. As a member of the SOMRA team, the selected candidate for this position will be responsible for providing direct pre- and post-award administrative support to investigators conducting basic, clinical, and translational research in a variety of departments and centers at VCU. Less experienced candidates will be provided training and mentoring to acquire all needed skills and are encouraged to apply.
The primary responsibilities for this position include:
Pre-award: Assist researchers and study teams in the successful submission of proposals
Award Establishment: Work with researchers and VCU offices to ensure awards are set-up appropriately for financial and administrative management
Financial Management: monitor expenditures for allowability, allocability, and reasonableness; prepare financial analysis and projections for researchers to keep them informed and aid in research program decision making.
Effort Management: work with researchers to ensure accurate effort and payroll allocations to projects
Post-award actions: facilitate administrative components of progress reporting, amendments, continuations, supplements, no cost extensions, and close-outs
This posting is an open search for varying levels of prior research administration experience. SOMRA will provide an opportunity for selected candidates to grow those skills in a fast-paced, diverse environment. The position will also present opportunities for continued career growth in the field for those presenting a willingness to learn, ability to be pro-active, and work collaboratively with a diverse group of faculty and staff across VCU.
This position is eligible for remote work. Candidates living outside the Richmond metro region are encouraged to apply, but may be required to come on-site on occasion (no more than twice annually) for in-service training and professional development activities.
Minimum Hiring Standards:
Associate Research Administrator: Bachelor’s degree and prior relevant work experience in a financial, compliance or research related field; 1 or more years prior work experience preferred. Additional work experience will be considered in lieu of degree. Some prior research administration experience preferred.
Candidates with 2 or more years of direct pre and post award research administration experience may be considered for Research Administrator slotting.
Must possess ability to interpret and apply complex government regulations and contractual terms.
Must have excellent customer service skills, written and verbal communication skills, be pro-active in asking questions and seeking guidance when needed.
Strong problem solving and time management skills are essential, including ability to prioritize and manage competing priorities and deadlines.
Must be precise, thorough, and reliable and perform daily activities with minimal supervision.
Must be proficient in the use of computers with an ability to learn new systems and software applications with ease. Proficiency in the use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe required.
RA candidates: Must be proficient in the following areas: budget development, analyze financial transactions for trends and variances; expense forecasting; creating reports and tracking tools; financial reconciliation, monitoring for compliance to sponsor and institutional terms/policy.
Ability to work as part of a dynamic team in a diverse environment required.
Must have a demonstrated commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion in past experiences or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.
Preferred Hiring Standards:
Prior experience in administrative and financial management in an academic setting (to include a working knowledge of state/university purchasing, travel, personnel administration policies and procedures) will be preferred.
For RA/Senior RA consideration; in addition to direct experience requirements, Certified Research Administrators (CRA) or those with ability and desire to obtain a CRA w/in 2 years preferred.
Master’s Degree preferred
Additionally, general understanding of IRB and IACUC policies pertaining to regulatory requirements in animal and human research is a plus.
Position will remain open until filled.
The School of Medicine continuously strives for our workplace and learning environment to reflect the demographic and social milieu of the communities we serve. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
VCU is committed to hiring veterans! VCU will include a veteran’s period(s) of military service in the calculation of their annual leave accrual rate. This may provide veterans with an increased leave accrual!
Salary Range: Commensurate with Experience
ORP Eligible: No
University Job Title: Assoc Research Administrator 1-Research Administrator 3 (34124N-34213N)
Department: SOMRA
Employment Type: UF – University Employee FT
Restricted Status: No
FTE: 1
Exemption Status: Exempt
Contact Name: Liliana Valladares
Contact Email: [email protected]
Title: Decedent Affairs Coordinator – Nursing Admin. – Full-time (1.0 FTE), 8-hr. Rotating shift
Company: Stanford Health Care
Location: Palo Alto, CA
