Administrative Research Assistant

Summary

The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is seeking to hire an Administrative Research Assistant.

This position will provide administrative support for the LIMBIC grant; working with the Principal Investigator, internal and external stakeholders to assist the day-to-day administration of the project. A key component will be interfacing with multiple consortia members as well as internal staff and investigators. The incumbent will be required to facilitate and participate in a variety of LIMBIC support activities including developing and posting materials on the project website, maintaining databases, uploading content into databases, managing and maintaining project listserv(s), event/meeting planning and administration, and coordinating the collection and dissemination of information. Will also assist with project data collection, travel and miscellaneous research related tasks (literature searches, manuscript and grant preparation).

Minimum Hiring Standards:

Knowledge of general administrative assistant tasks and website updates
Experience using email
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Products
Excellent communication, writing, critical thinking, interpersonal, and time management skills
Ability to prioritize work requirements and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work in a diverse environment is required
Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to study sites and meeting locations, as applicable

Preferred Hiring Standards:

Certification in Neuropsychology testing
Bachelors degree or equivalent
Applicable combination of training, education, or experience including experience working in university setting; familiarity with research, medical and rehabilitation terminology.

University Title: Labs/Research Assistant (1-2)

This is a restricted position with no set end date and continued employment is dependent upon the availability of funding.

Position will remain open until filled.

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. VCU School of Medicine comprises 18 clinical departments, eight basic health science departments, and 11 affiliated institutes and centers, and provides preeminent education to physicians and scientists in order to improve the quality of healthcare for humanity. All full-time university 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/university-and-academic-professional-benefits/

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.

Salary Range: up to $38,000



Position Details:

Department: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Employment Type: UF - University Employee FT
Restricted Status: Yes
FTE: 1
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt