Location
Remote, US

Scheduled Hours
40Position Summary
Manage pre-award activities, perform post-award activities, and provide research administration oversight including personnel, payroll, budgeting, and operations management for large and complex divisions/units.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 research or clinical trial studies.
Supervises payroll function, identifies and assigns payroll to appropriate sources, designs and implements tracking system to monitor activity.
Supervises the purchasing function, ensuring maximum utilization of funds.
Prepares and manages 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.
Maintains personnel records; directly oversees scheduling of employees, evaluation process and personnel problems (i.e. counseling measures and discharge of personnel).
Reviews and screens job applications and applicants; conduct interviews, hire and/or make recommendations for hiring new personnel.
Periodically reviews all non-academic appointments to ensure that appropriate job descriptions, titles and salaries are continuously maintained.
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 staff.
Maintains professional public relations and efficiently handles complaints.
Serves as liaison in matters relating to research activities between the Department, School, 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.
Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions
Normal office environment.
Physical Effort
Typically sitting at desk or table.
Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement.
Equipment
Office equipment.
Required Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
Certifications/Professional Licenses:
Work Experience:
Skills:
Driver's License:
More About This Job
WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Master's degree
Certifications/Professional Licenses:
Work Experience:
Skills:
Analytical Thinking, Computer Literacy, Decision Making, Independent Judgment, Influencing Skills, Interpersonal Communication, Methodical Problem Solving, Oral Communications, Persuasion, Self-Organization (Business), Spreadsheets, Supervisory Management, Word Proccessing, Written CommunicationGrade
G14Salary Range
$75,200.00 - $128,800.00 / AnnuallyThe 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.Questions
For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.
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.
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.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.
Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
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/