[Remote] School Research Administrator, RST 3

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The George Washington University is hiring a School Research Administrator for Research Support Team 3, which supports the School of Medicine & Health Sciences and School of Nursing. The role administers pre-award sponsored projects, assists Principal Investigators with proposal development and submission, and provides administrative guidance and support to research units.

Responsibilities

• The School Research Administrator, RST 3 performs pre-award administration of sponsored projects and is responsible for providing administrative support and direction to research units
• The position usually identifies potential grant opportunities and assists Principal Investigators (PI) with proposal development efforts including, but not limited to, budget creation, grant writing, and compiling scientific documents in accordance with sponsor guidelines and GW policies for proposal submission
• This position explains facts, policies, and practices related to pre-award and exchanges information
• Prepares all necessary paperwork (internal and external), obtains all necessary signatures, conducts final review of proposals, tracks progress of grant/contract submission, and ensures timely submission of proposals through GWU’s MyResearch
• Acts as a primary liaison between the Principal Investigator, School of Medicine & School of Nursing, Office of Sponsored Programs, Grants and Contracts Accounting, and the sponsor (grant/contract pre-award). Provides pre-award support to other research schools on an as-needed basis
• Analyzes data, interprets information, and provides logical conclusions/projections for proposal budget preparation. Responds to inquiries from multiple levels of management within the department, faculty and staff, sponsors, and other officials; resolves problematic issues; and clearly and accurately communicates all information to the Principal Investigator relating to grant/contract (pre-award)
• Maintains grant/contract files and various spreadsheets (budgets, etc.)
• Ensures accurate submission process and timely routing to the OSP department. This position supports a school’s research efforts and performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position

Skills

• Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization
• Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status
• Strong ability to prioritize
• Strong time management
• Strong ability to both collaborate and work independently

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Time off & leave
• Retirement savings
• Tuition
• Well-being
• Various voluntary benefits
• Full-time remote

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