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Job Description Location: Chicago, Illinois Business Unit: Rush Medical Group Hospital: Rush University Medical Center Department: Heart and Vascular SL - Office Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0) Shift: Shift 1 Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 5:00:00 PM) Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page ( Pay Range: $45.59 - $74.19 per hour Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rushu2019s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case. Summary: Job Summary: The Research Administrator is responsible for oversight of the entire departmental research portfolio (i.e. studies, projects, programs), including but not limited to site research interest, study activation and start-up, research finances, and research and corporate compliance. The Research Administrator provides department administrator, chairperson, and section heads with up to date budgeting and management information. This position functions as a liaison for both internal departments and external organizations. The individual who holds this position exemplifies the Rush mission, vision, and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures. Other information: Required Job Qualifications: u2022 Bacheloru2019s degree required. u2022 At least five years of experience in research administration operation OR general research experience or relevant experience in healthcare u2022 Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills. u2022 Strong analytical skills with high attention to details. u2022 Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate complex concepts. u2022 Ability to lead a team and manage stressful situations. u2022 Demonstrated ability to build rapport, navigate sensitive topics, and maintain confidentiality. u2022 Ability to lead a team and collaborate with others in a multidisciplinary environment. u2022 Strong project management skills with the ability to meet deadlines. u2022 Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite. u2022 Proficient with Adobe Acrobat. u2022 Requires a commitment to customer service and the ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a complex academic environment. Preferred Job Qualifications: u2022 Masteru2019s degree in Science or a related field preferred. u2022 Previous supervisory experience preferred. u2022 Prior clinical research experience in an academic or pharmaceutical clinical trials environment. u2022 Relevant certification as a Certified Clinical Research Professionals (CCRP), Certified Clinical Research Associate (CCRA), Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC), or Certified IRB Professional (CIP) preferred. u2022 Advanced knowledge of the Code of Federal Regulations pertaining to Human Subject Protections, including 45CFR46, 21CFR50 and 56, Good Clinical Practice, the Declaration of Helsinki, the Belmont Report and HIPAA, and RUMC policies and procedures. Responsibilities: Job Responsibilities: u2022 Maintains up-to-date insight and knowledge of the entire research portfolio. u2022 Participates in new research selection processes and attends pre-study selection and site invitation/activation meetings. u2022 Oversees assignment of studies to regulatory staff and reviews workspaces and applications prior to submissions to IRB. u2022 Troubleshoots and provides guidance to staff. u2022 Responsible for research finances including preparing reports,, monitoring, and overseeing all of the research activities (funds), accounts, and accounting units for the department. u2022 Monitors all research expenditures. Collaborates with research revenue team and sponsor invoicing to ensure research billings and payments are made and received. Assists with troubleshooting, issues resolution and activity reconciliations. Maintains a computerized accrued accounting system of research funds. Handles federal, industry, and foundation agreements and applications. u2022 Educates investigators in Medical Center budgeting system and grant management. u2022 Monitors costs of services performed by other departments, outside laboratories, and consultants. Completes billing for research performed in the department laboratories. u2022 Monitors periodic fund reports for all research activities (fund), accounts, and accounting units. Reconciles fund reports with department database. u2022 Maintains up to date data on expenditures and obligations. Verifies project expenditures and prepares final accounts. u2022 Partners with contract office, IRB, research revenue, sponsor invoicing, coverage analysis, sync, and OnCore (CTMS) teams to ensure timely study activations, adherence to policies, efficient billings, and timely reconciliations. u2022 Manages team and provides daily oversight for direct reports. Coordinates hiring process for vacancies. u2022 Identifies, trains, and supervises research training for research personnel and ensures adhere and compliance to internal RUMC policies and research guidance. u2022 Partners with Research and Corporate Compliance to ensure all researchers in department adhere to policies and procedures, good clinical practices, etc. u2022 Partners with PI and study team to draft standard operating procedures and corrective action plans, as applicable. Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. Position Research Administrator Heart and Vascular SL - Full-time Location US:IL:Chicago Req ID 22306