Administrative Assistant for Contract Research

Rocky Vista University•Ivins, UT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Rocky Vista University (RVU) in Ivins, UT has an opening for an Administrative Assistant for Contract Research (Part-Time). This role supports the Assistant Director of Research and Scholarly Activity at MCOM, the research coordinator, and the Principal Investigator of the grant or contract, and/or the Vice Provost for Research and Scholarly Activity. While the Principal Investigator is primarily responsible for the research, the Administrative Assistant facilitates and manages grant/contract activities. This includes maintaining a detailed spreadsheet of budget expenditures, creating reports for the sponsor, and potentially assisting with organizing events and communications for the Office of Research and Scholarly Activity.

Requirements

Demonstrated commitment to valuing equality, diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
Outstanding organizational and communication skills.
Proficiency with oral/written communication.
Demonstrate intermediate skill level or higher data entry knowledge and computer skills including Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Proficiency in such web-based programs as Google Sheets, Docs, Presentations.
Ability to work with high level of confidential material with an attention to detail.
Ability to multi-task and problem solve innovatively.
Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment.
Demonstrate effective time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution in Technical Writing, Business Administration, Finance, or a health related field or significant progress towards this degree.
One (1) year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.

Nice To Haves

Experience in organizing or supporting the user experience.
Professional background in academic environment.

Responsibilities

Manage secure filing systems in electronic and paper format necessary to conduct the research.
Provide administrative assistance with ordering supplies and other administrative duties for MCOM.
Work with appropriate personnel in Finance and Operations to track the expenditures and request invoicing of the sponsors of research projects.
Work cooperatively with others and accept direction from the Assistant Director of RSA MCOM, PI, Finance and the Vice Provost for Research and Scholarly Activity.
Support the Assistant Director of RSA at MCOM with clerical and organizational tasks.
Coordinate events for the Office of Research and Scholarly Activity.
Other duties as assigned by the Vice Provost of RSA.