research Administration Officer

THE OPPORTUNITY
The Research Administration Officer will report to the Director of Research Administration in the Vice Provost Office and be responsible for supporting the crucial functions of administering research including sponsored projects, faculty support, internal and external reviews, coordination with funding agencies, documentation, communication, and ensuring proper stewardship of awarded funds in compliance with regulations.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITES
- Help to assure the proper application of policies and regulations regarding the submission and review of grant proposals, compliance protocols, and acceptance of external grants and contracts by processing and reviewing all submissions from faculty, staff, and students in accordance with University policy and procedure and communicating the same to all parties, both within the University and outside the University.
- Assist in the development, implementation, and updating of university policies and procedures with regards to research projects.
- Identify, communicate funding opportunities and assist researchers in applying for them, negotiating or coordinating with the outside agencies for the administrative aspects of the projects.
- Provide essential training and guidance regarding research laws and regulations to University faculty, staff, students, and any group whose activities are subject to the same.
- Coordinate application review by the reviewers for research proposals, those submitted to the Internal Review Board (IRB), Internal Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), and the Biosafety committees, and educating investigators in regard to research compliance and intellectual property.
- Prepare reports regarding research activities for internal and external reporting.
- Maintain the research administration website, databases, document repository, communications. Coordinate with Finance, HR, Operations and other departments for any tasks related to the administration of research.
- Work with MOET and Vietnamese research funding organizations to determine research funding opportunities and support researchers in applying for and receiving them.
- Assist researchers and the university in meeting the requirements regarding research reporting and compliance as required by Vietnamese government and funding agencies.
- Contribute to the overall success of the Vice Provost Office by performing all other duties as assigned
COMPENSATION
The salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.