Coordinator, Institute/Research Center

at Rosalind Franklin Univeristy of Medicine & Science in North Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Position Summary
The Research Center Coordinator works closely with the Institute/Center Director(s), Principal Investigators (PI's) and Research Staff to provide administrative support and coordination of activities supporting biomedical research center programs and their research missions. The successful candidate will have a solid background in providing administrative support, including budgeting/accounting experience, to help ensure effective and efficient operations. The Coordinator will be extensively trained in the software systems used for grant submissions and post award reporting, as well as federal grant compliance rules and regulations, which is critical for the ongoing research of the Center within the University. Training will also include the regulations and procedures that are established by the FHCC/VA. The candidate plays an integral role in grant fund projections and maintaining reports as mandated by the granting agencies. This individual is considered to be an integral part of the RFU research administrative team that provides a foundation of support for our discovery science.
Our generous benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision plans; paid parental leave; short term and long term disability plans; life insurance; flexible spending accounts; and a 403(b) retirement plan which includes an 8% employer contribution after 2 years of service. RFUMS is committed to employee wellbeing and work-life balance. Full time staff are eligible for 3 weeks of vacation, 15 sick days, and 13 holidays plus two floating holidays. That is a minimum of 30 paid days off each year!
This position may be eligible for a flexible work arrangement after 90 days, which could include a work from home option a couple of days a week.
Who We Are
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science (RFU) is a graduate health sciences university committed to serving the population through the interprofessional education of health and biomedical professionals and the discovery of knowledge dedicated to improving wellness. The university embodies the spirit of inquiry and excellence modeled by its namesake Dr. Rosalind Franklin, whose Photo 51 was crucial to solving the structure of DNA. RFU is nationally recognized for its research in areas including neuroscience, brain-related diseases, inherited disorders, proteomics, cancer cell biology and immunology, cardiac resuscitation, and gait and balance, as well as health equities/disparities within the neighboring and underserved areas of Lake County.
As part of our efforts to enhance the depth and breadth of research at RFU and to facilitate the translation of our basic science research to the development of diagnostics, therapeutics, and identification of biomarkers in order to improve human health, a new Innovation and Research Park (IRP) was constructed, opening in January 2020. The novel design of the IRP enables academic researchers to reside in state-of-the-art laboratory space that is in close proximity to industry researchers on each floor of the 100,000 sq ft building. It also houses our Helix 51 Incubator, Chicago's newest bioscience incubator for startups. To learn more, see https://www.rosalindfranklin.edu/research/innovation-and-research-park/
Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Administrative:

Perform a wide range of administrative support functions for the Institute Director, Center Director, faculty members, staff, and more generally the RFU research enterprise.

Assist with preparation of regulatory documents, protocols, and reports (e.g., IACUC applications, required grant reports)

Completes and pre-approves all proposal components in Grant submission software (InfoEd or in other Sponsor's package forms), and obtains all essential approvals for routing sheets in preparation of Grant Submission

Manages pre-award administration of grants and/or contracts, and manages effort commitments of key project personnel

Schedule, prepare, and compile materials for meetings/conferences/seminars, including the Summer Poster Session

Manage department schedule, files/records, and coordinates various activities between departments/stakeholders

Arrange travel arrangements for the Director and personnel

Coordinate with Human Resources and Student Financial Services for summer research

Work with Assistant Dean for Research, CMS, to coordinate the Summer Research Poster Session.

Budget:

Oversees the center's entire sponsored project portfolio and operating budgets for the Centers

Monitors Center Project Account Balances ensuring that expenditures are done in according with Sponsors' rules

Reviews award budget status, identifies issues and monitors/suggests changes and needs to... For full info follow application link.

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. EOE, Including Disability / Vets.