Senior Research Administrator - Neuroscience

Scheduled Hours
40
Position Summary
Manage pre award activities, perform post award activities, and provide research administration oversight including personnel, payroll, budgeting, and operations management for the Department of Neuroscience.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversees the department's research administration. Identifies areas needing improvement and suggests solutions providing procedures for senior leadership to approve/implement.
• Prepares, monitors, analyzes, manages and reports research division budgets.
• Supervises and trains others in the submission of grant and contract proposals.
• May oversee the submission and post award activities of clinical trial studies.
• Identifies and assigns payroll to appropriate sources, designs and implements tracking system to monitor activity.
• Monitors purchasing activity ensuring maximum utilization of funds.
• May assist with preparations for annual salary planning process.
• Responsible for communicating and administering all policies and procedures to faculty and staff.
• Monitors compliance of faculty and staff with internal and external policies and procedures in the appropriate conduct of research.
• Recommends and participates in development and implementation of decisions, policies & procedures; identify and implement best practices and innovations.
• Implements and maintains procedures to ensure efficient work flow; responsible for the proper training of grant admin staff.
• Maintains professional public relations and efficiently handle complaints.
• Serves as liaison in matters relating to research activities between the Department, School of Medicine, University, outside agencies and collaborative institutions.
• Completes special projects as directed by senior leadership.
• Organizes and attends meetings and conferences and participate in various Departmental and University committees.
• Maintains confidential files.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree.
• Supervisory experience.
• Ability to take action in solving problems while exhibiting independent judgment in decision making processes and a realistic understanding of issues.
• Ability to organize or schedule people or tasks, to develop realistic plans while being sensitive to the needs of different constituencies, time constraints and resource availability.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing clearly and effectively, presenting ideas, documenting activities, reading and interpreting written information such as federal, state and internal guidelines and requirements.
• Demonstrated influence and persuasive skills.
• Working knowledge of computers, spreadsheets, word processing organizational, verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated analytic skills. Knowledge of Financial systems, HR system, RAPS, FOCUS, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office, PC, Research Management System (RMS), SUBS, agency guidelines, etc.

Required Qualifications
Equivalent of Bachelor's degree with seven years of experience in accounting or related field plus a minimum of three years of experience in grants administration or eleven years of combined education and related experience.
Grade
G14
Salary Range
$73,700.00 - $125,900.00 / Annually
The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.
Accommodation
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.
Benefits Statement
Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Want to Live Near Your Work and/or improve your commute? Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees. We also offer a forgivable home loan of up to $12,500 for closing costs and a down payment for homes in eligible neighborhoods.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We've got you covered.
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/
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