Research Administrative Assistant

Summary:

The VCU Institute for Drug and Alcohol Studies (IDAS) advances multidisciplinary research and training on
the neuroscience of addictions and related neurobehavioral disorders. The position will provide
specialized support to the research clinic and administrative offices by greeting visitors and managing
all aspects of participant compensation (includes management of petty cash and initiating check
payment processes), participant scheduling, participant recruitment activities, and other activities that
directly support the research enterprise. Most work is on-site with some days dedicated to remote work.

Typical Duties

The incumbent provides specialized support to the CARI research clinic and the administrative
offices by:

• Managing research participant compensation process
• Serves as the primary administrative contact for study team personnel for those activities that are participant focused.
• Works with study teams to help with the administrative needs of participant recruitment activities.
• Front desk reception & appointment scheduling for research clinic

Minimum Qualifications

● Ability to perform a variety of duties related to administrative and fiscal support.
● Ability to work with and account for large amounts of cash.
● Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel.
● Strong organizational skills, and excellent attention to detail.
● Strong customer service skills
● Effective communicator with the demonstrated ability to explain complicated issues clearly, succinctly and persuasively, both verbally and in writing.
● Ability to prioritize and multi-task work, work independently and take initiative when required.
● Ability to be an effective team member
● Ability to handle confidential information, exercise sound judgment and work in a diverse environment.
● Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff and student
environment or commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.

Preferred Qualifications

● Experience with VCU RealSource and Banner.
● Familiarity with University and State procurement regulations and VCU travel policies.
● Experience with bank reconciliations. Supplemental education in bookkeeping or accounting

Benefits

A few of the benefits to being a full-time university staff at VCU include:
•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, and12 paid holidays.

For additional information on our benefits please review: https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/benefits/

Salary Range: $35,000 - $45,000



Position Details:

Department: Institute for Drug and Alcohol Studies
Employment Type: UF - University Employee FT
Restricted Status: Yes
FTE: 100
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt



Contact Information:

Contact Name: Felicia Harris

Contact Email: s2fmharr@vcu.edu



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