Research Info Sys Coordinator

Brown Medicine•Cranston, RI

4d•$55,744 - $91,957•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Director of Grants and Contracts, the Research Information Systems Coordinator oversees and maintains departmental Access database and Workday systems, including data related to research program management and equipment. The position also maintains the department homepage, creates links, and makes design changes. The role supports research administration through grant-award and correspondence distribution, portfolio reporting, FFATA reporting, database and equipment tracking, audit documentation, and sponsor portal maintenance. It also reviews and communicates potential funding opportunities to investigators. Brown University Health employees are expected to model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence and demonstrate its core Success Factors: Instill Trust and Value Differences, and Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree.
Knowledge of software management.
General knowledge of research programs, including administration guidelines for federal and non-federal agencies supporting biomedical and clinical research.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to interact with people from diverse backgrounds, including physicians, scientists, attorneys, sponsors, and governmental officials.
Thorough knowledge of microcomputers, peripheral equipment, and networks.
Knowledge of PC hardware systems and relevant software, including FrontPage, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Access, Windows, and Workday.
Three to five years of experience in a related field.

Responsibilities

Receive, maintain, and distribute electronic notices of grant awards and other Office of Research correspondence to appropriate Research Administrators.
Assist in developing, maintaining, and distributing monthly reports for leadership oversight of the portfolio.
Maintain FFATA reporting.
Create and distribute internal reports for Administrators to review, supporting the integrity of data entered and managed in the system.
Maintain an Access database tracking equipment purchased with research funds.
Create database reports and queries as needed.
Provide documentation for the annual property management audit and interact directly with the auditor during the audit.
Oversee secretarial assistance with tagging new equipment.
Oversee equipment status for re-inventory and random audits to ensure compliance for the annual audit.
Maintain and update the design and content of the Research Administration homepage on the Brown University Health intranet and internet.
Review and communicate potential funding opportunities to investigators.
Serve as the point of contact for sponsor portals and maintain portal registrations.
Create sponsor portal accounts for institutional staff, including Principal Investigators.