Research Administrative Assistant - Virginia Commonwealth University

VCU Institute for Drug and Alcohol Studies

At VCU, we are UNCOMMON and UNLIKE any other university. A premier, urban, public research university nationally recognized as one of the best employers for diversity, VCU is a great place to work. It’s a place of opportunity where your success is supported and your career can thrive. VCU offers employees a generous leave package, career paths for advancement, competitive pay, and an opportunity to do mission-driven work.

VCU's Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation and the Institute for Drug and Alcohol Studies (IDAS) invites all interested candidates to apply for our exciting Research Administrative Assistant position! IDAS advances multidisciplinary research and training on the neuroscience of addictions and related neurobehavioral disorders. VCU is UNLIKE the rest. Our impact is measured one student and patient at a time. VCU’s unequaled combination of excellence, diversity, research and creativity makes success possible for every one of our 300,000+ “RAMily” members. And that makes us one of the most innovative universities in the country. A premier, urban, public research university nationally recognized as one of the best employers for diversity, VCU is a great place to work. It's a place of opportunity, where your success is supported and your career can thrive.

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 Duties:

The VCU Institute for Drug and Alcohol Studies (IDAS) advances multidisciplinary research and training on the neuroscience of addictions and related neurobehavioral disorders. The Research Administrative Assistant provides specialized support to the research clinic and administrative offices by managing all aspects of participant compensation (includes management of petty cash and pre-pay card programs and initiating check payment processes), participant scheduling, participant recruitment activities, and other activities that directly support the research enterprise.

Minimum Hiring Standards:

• 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 Hiring Standards:

• 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, accounting or related field

 Job Family: General Administration, University Title: Administrative Coordinator GA 1, Job Code:19031

Salary Range: Commensurate with Experience, Starting at $40,000

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: Brandon Seigel

Contact Email: seigelb@vcu.edu

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