Research Administration Intern (Remote/Time-Limited) - Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research

Washington University in St. Louis • St. Louis, MO

2d • $21 - $33 • Remote

About The Position

The Washington University Research Administration Internship is designed to provide ambitious participants with meaningful exposure to the research administration operations of an internationally-ranked research university. The internship provides a first-hand introduction to research administration through observation, participation, and project work. This position is full-time and works 37.5 hours per week. After successful completion of the internship training experience, the Research Education and Information (REI) Department will assist participants in finding a permanent position at the university. The duration of the role is intended to be a 12-month position as part of the internship experience, without a guarantee of continued employment. The intern will work closely with the Research Education and Information team to complete intensive training bootcamps for Pre- and Post-award processes, as well as STAR Program asynchronous training modules. Following completion of base knowledge requirements, interns will spend the remainder of the year working alongside partner offices in Central, and on the Danforth and Medical campuses. Partners will include departments and units such as OSRS, Engineering, Surgery, and more. Projects with partner offices may include such experiences as working with a PI on submission of a basic R01; Searching for funding opportunities; Proofreading proposals; Developing resources for websites and training sessions; and Data entry. At the completion of the year, the individual would be sufficiently trained and ready to occupy a fulltime position in research administration at the university.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
• No specific work experience is required for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Office Environment (1 Year)
• Adaptability
• Computer Literacy
• Confidentiality
• Detail-Oriented
• Interact with All Levels of Management
• Oral Communications
• Personal Initiative
• Problem Solving
• Skill Development
• Written Communication

Responsibilities

• Through exposure to work in REI and various units, develop and maintain a knowledge base of the regulatory and legal framework and vast compliance rules affecting sponsored research agreements.
• Develop and maintain a knowledge base related to university and agency systems.
• Assist in the identification of research funding sources and agencies.
• Assist in the interpretation of external agency guidelines.
• Assist research administrators in proposal preparation, assembly and submission.
• Assist in the development and review of proposal budgets.
• Assist in entering, reviewing and maintaining data in the Research Management System (RMS).
• Assist in pre-award submission proposal review for adherence to Federal regulations and agency requirements.
• Assist in the analysis and response of awards received from external funding agencies for required actions, terms, accuracy of dollars, active assurances and account/fund set-up in the Workday system.
• Assist in the post-award review and preparation of agency documents for submission to funding agencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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 challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern