Job Description Summary:
GW’s Milken Institute School of Public Health (SPH) is known for conducting cutting-edge research, contributing to policy making, faculty and curricula grounded in real-world experience and proximity to national health science and policy leaders. The school has 7 academic departments, a number of centers focused on research and a strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

This position performs post-award research administration within the Public Health and Law Research Support Team (PH&L RST). The RST is structured to provide a supportive environment for individuals seeking to obtain mastery in research administration, and presents opportunities for growth and professional development. Positions within the RST are currently utilizing a full remote schedule. Research Program Associates (RPAs) are also expected to choose a specific area to become a subject matter expert for the RST (eg. NIH grants, Foundation regulations, subrecipients, labor and effort, training).

The duties of the Post-award Research Program Associate (RPA) encompass working closely with a group of faculty and overseeing their portfolios. As an RPA, the size and complexity of the portfolio should reflect a high level of sophistication in finance management and compliance. This includes the technical expertise to design spreadsheets and budgets for tracking expenditures. Meetings to strategize and reconcile award funds are expected to occur on a regular cadence, and the research program associate conducts outreach to other GW stakeholders to assist in maintaining standard operational efficiencies.

Post-Award Responsibilities Include:
Initiation and review of requisitions for purchase orders
Oversight of subrecipients
Reviewing payroll distributions
Reviewing payment of service agreements and invoices
Reviewing of P-Card expenditure reports
Monitoring award spending in compliance with GW and sponsor’s terms and conditions

Performs other related duties as assigned, such as participation in RST and University research related meetings/committees. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning tasks that are logically related to the position.
Minimum Qualifications:
Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 2 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Master’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.