Washington University in St. Louis is looking for a Research Administration Intern to provide meaningful exposure to the operations of an internationally-ranked research university. This remote, time-limited internship combines intensive training bootcamps with project-based work alongside partner offices, culminating in assistance to secure a permanent role at the university.
What You'll Do
- Complete intensive training bootcamps for Pre- and Post-award processes and STAR Program asynchronous training modules.
- Work alongside partner offices across Central, Danforth, and Medical campuses on various projects.
- Assist a Principal Investigator with submission of a basic R01, search for funding opportunities, proofread proposals, develop resources for websites and training sessions, and perform data entry.
- Develop and maintain a knowledge base of the regulatory and legal framework and compliance rules affecting sponsored research agreements.
- Develop and maintain a knowledge base related to university and agency systems.
- Assist in the identification of research funding sources and agencies and interpretation of external agency guidelines.
- Assist research administrators in proposal preparation, assembly, submission, and budget development and review.
- Assist in entering, reviewing, and maintaining data in the Research Management System (RMS).
- Assist in pre-award submission proposal review for adherence to Federal regulations and agency requirements.
- Assist in the analysis and response to awards received from external funding agencies for required actions, terms, accuracy of dollars, active assurances, and account/fund set-up in the Workday system.
- Assist in the post-award review and preparation of agency documents for submission to funding agencies.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree or a combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
Nice to Have
- 1 year of office environment experience.
- Adaptability.
- Computer literacy.
- Confidentiality.
- Detail-oriented.
- Ability to interact with all levels of management.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Personal initiative.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Commitment to skill development.
Technical Stack
- Research Management System (RMS)
- Workday system
Team & Environment
You will work closely with the Research Education and Information (REI) team and partner offices across the university.
Benefits & Compensation
- Hourly pay range: $21.17 - $32.85.
- Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
- Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
- Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
- Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan with university contributions starting at 7%.
- Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, and access to dietitians.
- 4 weeks of caregiver leave.
- Family care resources.
- Tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years.
Work Mode
This is a remote position.
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. The University provides equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
