Research Program Associate, SMHS
Company: George Washington University
Location: Washington
Posted on: May 7, 2024
Job Description:
I. JOB OVERVIEW Job Description Summary: Founded in 1824, the GW
School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) is the 11th oldest
medical school in the country and the first in the nation's
capital. Since its establishment, the school has been at the
forefront of medical education, and has grown to include
highly-ranked programs in the health and biomedical sciences. With
dozens of top-tier residency programs, SMHS is a competitive and
esteemed destination for medical school graduates across the
country. Find out more here: . Finance and Research Administration,
is recruiting for a Research Program Associate to work in a dynamic
and growing translational and clinical research environment In
order to support the research growth efforts, we are looking for an
individual who is energetic, proactive and portrays strong customer
service skills with all levels of students, faculty, staff, and
external constituents. This individual should be excited to assist
in establishing departmental processes, procedures. The individual
will be expected to function independently, with general oversight
from the Director of Research and Finance for the School of
Medicine & Health Sciences. This senior level position focuses on
providing research program support and post-award management. This
position works closely with Principal Investigators, managing
day-to-day operations through administrative contributions to
ensure research success. This position makes recommendations to
policy and procedures, and may have authority to implement changes
with minimal supervision. This position usually identifies
potential grant opportunities and proposal development efforts and
maintains fiscal responsibility, as well as outreach to other GW
stakeholders in order to assist in maintaining standard operational
efficiencies. Duties and Responsibilities:
- Works with the clinical trial management system - OnCore.
- Oversees all communication and coordination with
subcontractors, public, private and government agencies, (e.g.,
academic institutions and private foundations) and other
individuals or groups to exchange information, enlist
collaboration, and implement sponsored projects and awarded
proposals.
- Coordinates award set-up upon receipt of new awards with the PI
and OVPR (administrative establishments, contracts, sub-awards,
etc.). Works with Faculty PIs and OVPR regarding annual activities,
payroll distributions, stipends and tuition benefits, etc.
Facilitates financial award management, award spending projections,
and reporting; meets regularly with PI to review.
- Ensures all reports and certificates are processed for grant
close-outs; establishes and maintains grant proposal files and
updates appropriate databases; prepares and updates annual and
other periodical reports as requested.
- Oversees post-award functions and facilitates the management of
awarded projects including project closeouts, memoranda and
correspondence designed to document as well as enhance and expand
research activities and programs and ensure that deliverables and
milestones are met.
- Maintains continual contact with PIs, OVPR and the Grants and
Contracts Office (GCAS) and others concerning financial matters
related to the projects.
- Identifies issues and streamlines activities that further
benefit the department and OVPR.
- Serves as a liaison between the department and OVPR.
- Enhances professional knowledge and skills by attending
seminars/workshops and reviewing published literature. Performs
other work related duties as assigned. The omission of specific
duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that
are logically related to the position. Minimum Qualifications:
Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree in an
appropriate area of specialization plus 2 years of relevant
professional experience, or, a Master's degree or higher in a
relevant area of study. Degree must be conferred by the start date
of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an
equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific
Minimum Qualifications: . Preferred Qualifications:
- Administrative and financial experience in higher education
research administration is desirable.
- Knowledge and experience with NIH extramural funding programs
is highly desirable.
- Proficiency with Excel, Word, Banner, Huron Research
Administration tool and budgeting in an academic setting
- Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines and to
prioritize multiple tasks and demands.
- Strong communication and excellent organizational, customer
service and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently, learn actively, and function at
a fast pace.
- Applied knowledge of federal, state, local, and program
regulations related to sponsored projects/activities and working
knowledge of Uniform Guidance, 2 CFR 200. Typical Hiring Range
Commensurate with experience. II. JOB DETAILS Campus Location:
Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C. College/School/Department: School of
Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) Family Research Administration
Sub-Family Research Program Administration Stream Individual
Contributor Level Level 2 Full-Time/Part-Time: Full time -> FTE
1.00 Hours Per Week: 40 Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:30
am - 5:00 pm Will this job require the employee to work on site?
Yes Employee Onsite Status Full-Time Remote Telework: Yes Required
Background Check: Criminal History Screening,
Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security
Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search Special Instructions
to Applicants: Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status
Internal Applicants Only? No Posting Number: S011775 Job Open Date:
12/22/2022 Job Close Date: If temporary, grant funded or limited
term appointment, position funded until: Background Screening
Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as
a condition of hire. EEO Statement: The university is an Equal
Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not
unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the
basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age,
disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable
law.
Keywords: George Washington University, Arlington , Research Program Associate, SMHS, Other , Washington, Virginia
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