Assistant Research Administrator

VCU Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research


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VCU's Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation and the VCU C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research (CCTR) invites all interested candidates to apply for our exciting Assistant Research Administrator position. CCTR accelerates the science that promotes healthy communities. It provides the commonwealth with infrastructure and resources that promote interdisciplinary human health research. As the first federally funded clinical and translational research center in Virginia, the Wright Center fosters research collaborations across the state and accelerates the translation of scientific discoveries to patient care.

All full-time staff are eligible for our generous benefits package that includes choices for health, vision, and dental coverage, life-insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, retirement planning, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, flexible spending accounts, tuition benefits, significant paid-time off, 12 paid holidays, and more. Explore our benefits further here: https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/benefits/

Position Primary Purpose and General Responsibilities


The Assistant Research Administrator at the Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research will provide critical support to the Center's pre-award research administration and compliance activities. This entry-level role is primarily responsible for assisting with the preparation and maintenance of NIH biosketches, NIH Other Support statements, and supporting the grant proposal process by ensuring that all required documentation is collected and submitted in compliance with sponsor guidelines. Additionally, the Assistant Research Administrator will assist with responding to Just-In-Time (JIT) requests for pending awards and perform publication access compliance monitoring for projects citing the Center's Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA). The role will also involve data collection and management for the annual Research Performance Progress Report (RPPR), maintaining accurate electronic records and documentation. Administrative duties will include providing assistance to the Center's senior leadership team, handling routine office tasks, managing calendars, and facilitating communication within the university research community. This position will report to the Administrative Director and work in a hybrid setting, allowing for both on-site and telework flexibility.