VCBH Center Administrator
University of Vermont

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VCBH Center Administrator

The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal.

Work in collaboration with Vermont Center on Behavior and Health (VCBH) Director and Principal Investigators to define, lead, and develop the research aims by serving as the Center Administrator. Responsible for personnel, operations, financial and business activities and services for the research grant portfolio. Perform budget management, lab procurement and management, as well as operational and protocol development/oversight for research centers. Coordinate with the Psychiatry Department Administrator, or the HR Specialist position, to manage needs for personnel, effort reporting, institutional cost sharing, and salary distribution changes. Work closely with UVMMC and Psychiatry department to ensure consistency of changing aims, research effort and other administrative activities that cross institutions. Administratively supervise team and functionally supervise and approve time/schedules and purchasing cards for multiple trainee associates and research staff.

Bachelor's degree in business, Finance, Administration, Community Development, Public Health or related field and four years' related experience to include budget administration, grants management, financial projections, data analysis, and staff supervision required. Demonstrated experience managing complex research projects. Ability to interpret and explain policies/UOP, rules and regulations and laws, and manage compliance. Proficiency with spreadsheet and database applications required. Effective organizational and communication skills required.

NIH and HRSA grant management experience highly desirable. Familiarity with PeopleSoft, PeopleAdmin, UVM Click, and other UVM systems desirable. Working knowledge and understanding of complex externally funded research projects.

Contingent on continued funding, Occasional evening and/or weekends required (if non-exempt position, may result in overtime), External candidates must complete a 4-month probationary period, A probationary period may be required for current UVM employees, This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule with an option to split time between campus and elsewhere, in accordance with the university telecommuting policy, Background Check required for this position

Exempt

No

03/20/2024

No

Administrative Coordinator

S4967PO

Psychiatry/55750

001661

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