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Clinical Research Coordinator - SOM/Pediatrics
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VCU Main Campus, MCV Main Campus
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| Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU’s sponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education. |
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Post-Doctoral Fellow - Cellular, Molecular, and Genetic Medicine
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MCV Main Campus
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| Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU’s sponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education. Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity employer. |
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Dual Enrollment Coordinator
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VCU Main Campus
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| The Coordinator of Dual Enrollment and Secondary Programs directly oversees the day-to-day operations of VCU’s dual enrollment and high school enrollment programs, providing high school students with the opportunity to enroll in college courses at VCU. This position will: build partnerships with high schools, community organizations, and the college’s academic and student services divisions; onboard and support prospective and current dual enrollment students; deliver presentations to inform both internal and external stakeholders about the benefits of dual enrollment; cultivate relationships with new dual enrollment partners and relevant stakeholders; maintain student data and records; working collaboratively with Academic Affairs to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations. |
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Sr. Lab/Research Technician - Cellular, Molecular, and Genetic Medicine
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MCV Main Campus
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| Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU’s sponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education. Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity employer. |
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Contracts and Grants Administrator
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MCV Main Campus
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| Department Summary: At the VCU Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation, our mission is to foster transformative research, discovery, and innovation at Virginia Commonwealth University through excellence in service.
We partner with faculty in all schools and departments as they seek funding, plan studies, establish collaborations, calculate budgets, submit grant applications, negotiate industry contracts, and secure patents and licensing agreements.
Our commitment to supporting and elevating the research community at VCU has resulted in record levels of sponsored research and has placed VCU among the nation’s premier public research universities.
Through our passion for discovery and willingness to take on challenges, we continue to advance the work that matters most and position the university as a national leader in research, innovation, creativity, and scholarship.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Contracts and Grants Administrator is a professional position within the Division of Sponsored Programs (DSP), operating under the Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation (OVPRI) at Virginia Commonwealth University. The incumbent functions as a key member of a collaborative team dedicated to advancing the growth, integrity and compliance of VCU’s research enterprise. The Contract Administrator serves as a liaison between internal OVPRI units, university stakeholders, external sponsors, and institutional collaborators—ensuring the efficient review, negotiation, execution, and management of research proposals and sponsored agreements. The Contract and Grants Administrator will be responsible for the following duties:
Manage a comprehensive portfolio of clinical trial and industry-sponsored research agreements across all academic units to ensure institutional protection and regulatory compliance. The incumbent will independently review and negotiate a wide array of contracts, including Clinical Trial Agreements (CTAs), Confidentiality Agreements (CDAs/NDAs), Master Agreements, Subcontracts, and consortium and collaborative research contracts.
Provide expert drafting and negotiation of contractual terms to ensure the expedited execution of both internally and externally supported industry agreements, including the administrative processing of research proposals and related administrative actions. This role requires demonstrated proficiency in the alignment and reconciliation of Informed Consent Forms (ICF) with clinical trial agreements, alongside the negotiation of critical legal terms such as subject injury, indemnification, intellectual property, and publication rights.
Serve as a primary liaison between the University and for-profit sponsors. The Administrator reconciles technical contract language with regulatory mandates to ensure all agreements align with university policy and applicable laws. In this capacity, the incumbent must critically analyze and interpret complex requirements, maintaining full compliance with sponsor stipulations, institutional policies, GCP guidelines, and federal, state, and local laws governing industry-supported projects and clinical trials.
Foster collaborative relationships with external sponsors to accelerate contracting timelines; utilize Master Agreements and institutional templates to streamline negotiations and advance study start-up and study activation. Advise the university research community as a strategic resource, providing expert guidance on clinical and non-clinical industry collaborations and other sponsored activities to ensure alignment with VCU’s comprehensive mission and institutional objectives. Serving as a primary liaison between the University and for-profit sponsors, the Administrator facilitates a seamless 'study start-up' process by providing faculty with proactive, solution-oriented guidance.
Provide comprehensive, personalized support to the University research community—including faculty and research administrators—through multiple platforms (RAMS-SPOT, virtual meetings, email) to streamline the process for obtaining and managing industry-supported funding. This includes active problem-solving and administrative oversight to ensure the efficient lifecycle management of clinical trial agreements and research projects.
The incumbent will manage the pre-award and post-award functions including proposal review, administrative action processing, modifications, and extensions with for-profit industry sponsors as well as non-industry sponsors (non-profit and federal flow-through). A key responsibility is coordinating the formal hand-off to the Post-Award team to ensure a seamless transition from contract execution to financial awarding.
Typical Duties:
Contract Review and Negotiation
Review and negotiate clinical trial agreements, subject injury informed consent (ICF), research agreements and confidentiality agreements to identify acceptable contractual language; flag unacceptable or undesirable terms in agreements and propose alternative language as appropriate and collaborate with Sponsors to resolve conflicts.
Demonstrate proficiency by independently drafting contracts that meet institutional checklist standards. Seek appropriate guidance on contract terms and negotiation strategies. Advise and provide guidance to faculty and staff on contractual terms related to processing for-profit industry and non-industry (federal flow through and non-profit) clinical trial agreements and for-profit industry research agreements.
Complete all applicable checklists appropriately track and document activities in RAMS SPOT. Review requests for supplements, amendments, extensions and modifications to existing contracts from internal and external sources. Determine appropriate action and proceed accordingly ensuring contractual standards and compliance with regulations and University policies.
Apply office procedures and practices related to for-profit industry sponsored research and for-profit and non-profit (federal flow through and non-profit) clinical trials. Provide guidance to faculty and staff on issues related to processing of clinical trial and research agreements.
Research Administration
Review internal documentation, budget submissions, and exhibits from departments
for new awards and supplements ensuring accuracy and contractual alignment. Identify and apply relevant university and Office of Research policies (e.g., F&A rates, COI compliance, AAHRPP compliance) and sponsor proposal requirements; verify and ensure that faculty’s research submissions are consistent with those policies.
Complete all applicable checklists and appropriately track and document activities in RAMS SPOT. On a regular basis, provide investigators and coordinators with updates on negotiation progress, evidenced by emails, telephone contacts and/or other written documentation.
Notify and remind investigators of important obligations set forth in their agreements, evidenced by emails, telephone contacts and/or other written documentation. Provide answers to faculty/staff questions in a timely manner.
Manage the pre-award and post-award functions including proposal review, administrative action processing, modifications, and extensions with for-profit industry sponsors as well as non-industry sponsors (non-profit and federal flow-through). A key responsibility is coordinating the formal hand-off to the Post-Award team to ensure a seamless transition from contract execution to financial awarding.
Stakeholder Engagement
Serve as an Institutional contracting liaison for units and participate in study activation and planning discussions to resolve complex contracting issues. Collaborate with internal partners, including VCU Innovation Gateway, the Office of Research Integrity and Ethics, the Office of Research Subjects Protection, Export Control, and VCUHS stakeholders, as applicable, to ensure coordinated, efficient, and compliant research activation. Represent the Division of Sponsored Programs in a professional manner during discussions with external sponsors, contract research organizations, and partner institution.
Miscellaneous
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor. |
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Clinical Research Coordinator (*Restricted)
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MCV Main Campus
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| The School of Nursing is seeking a candidate with research experience to serve as a Clinical Research Coordinator for studies led by Dr. Lana Sargent. |
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Research Assistant
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MCV Main Campus
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| VCU School of Nursing is seeking a Graduate Research Assistant to support the collection of qualitative research data through virtual interviews with patients, family members, and healthcare providers testing a new genetic communication tool. |
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VCUarts Box Office Manager - Performing Arts
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VCU Main Campus
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| VCUarts invites applicants for the part-time position of Box Office Manager for Performing Arts. |
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Lead, Process Economics & Market Intelligence
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MCV Main Campus
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Supported Employment Specialist
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VCU Main Campus
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| The Supported Employment Specialist will assist individuals with disabilities in locating
and maintaining competitive, integrated employment. Qualified applicants will meet with
businesses to develop relationships and partnerships that encourage the promotion of
employment of people with disabilities. The Supported Employment Specialist will
provide direct services and supports to individuals on job sites, with the goal of assisting
the employee with a disability in achieving independence in their employment. |
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Recruitment Assistant (Part-time), Office of Student Success
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VCU Main Campus
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| The L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs at Virginia Commonwealth University invites applications for a Recruitment Assistant within the Office of Student Success (OSS).
The Recruitment Assistant will provide essential planning, coordination, and execution for student recruitment initiatives, to include outreach, event planning, and data collection. This position plays a vital role in supporting prospective students by connecting them with resources and providing first-point-of-contact support. |
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Adjunct Faculty - Department of Pharmacotherapy & Outcomes Science, School of Pharmacy
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MCV Main Campus
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| The School of Pharmacy is seeking an adjunct instructor to teach a 2-credit hour elective course focused on veterinary pharmacy during the Fall 2026 or Spring 2027 semester. This elective course will provide second and third year pharmacy students with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to non-human patients including canine, feline, and equine species. Instructor responsibilities include development of the course syllabus and course content, presentation of course content, use of Canvas as the course learning management system, grading of all assignments, and submission of course grades. The course may be delivered in-person or remotely. Qualified candidates outside of the Richmond area are encouraged to apply. |
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Civil Rights Investigator or Senior Civil Rights Investigator (level commensurate with experience)
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VCU Main Campus
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| VCU has an exciting opportunity for a Civil Rights Investigator or Senior Civil Rights Investigator to join our team in Equity and Access Services. |
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Senior Clinical Veterinarian
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MCV Main Campus
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| Welcome to VCU ... a world unlike any other.
We combine learning, research, creativity, service and discovery with a commitment to inclusive
excellence. Ranked by U.S. News as one of the 30 “most innovative” public universities in the country, VCU is a premier, urban, public research university home to multiple nationally ranked programs.
Here, your success is supported and your career can thrive. VCU offers a generous leave package,
career paths for advancement, competitive pay and mission-driven work. We advance a conscientious drive to support a climate where excellence and success for all people are valued and differences are celebrated.
Together, we can be unstoppable! |
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Adjunct Instructor - Patient Counseling
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MCV Main Campus
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| The Department of Patient Counseling seeks an ACPE Certified Educator to serve as Adjunct Faculty. This position supports the academic and clinical education mission of the program by teaching, supervising, and evaluating graduate level students engaged in Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE). The Adjunct Faculty member contributes specialized expertise in spiritual care, adult learning, and reflective practice while upholding ACPE standards and the values of the institution. |
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Academic Advisor
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VCU Main Campus
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| Student Success’ University Academic Advising (UAA) team empowers students to achieve their academic goals by providing academic advising and first year success course instruction to students. Each advisor is assigned a caseload of students that they are required to meet with at least once per semester. As a whole, VCU’s academic advisors support 22,000 undergraduate students in 21 distinct advising units. The Student Success UAA unit has the following academic advising teams: Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, Pre-health and Sciences, Business, Engineering, and Social Work, and Undeclared. Student Success’ UAA unit is searching for up to 2 advisors that will join either one of these teams or serve as a floater to move between these teams. |
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Imaging Research Analyst - School of Medicine, Neurology
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MCV Main Campus
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| Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU’s sponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education. Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity employer.
https://vcujobs.com/why-richmond |
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Laboratory Specialist - Pharmacology and Toxicology
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MCV Main Campus
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| Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU’s sponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education. Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity employer. |
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RTR Residency Coach
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MCV Main Campus
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| The RTR Residency Coach is a part-time (29 hours/week), 12-month position dedicated to accelerating the growth of grades 6-12 pre-service teachers and their mentors. Utilizing the New Teacher Center (NTC) model, this role provides high-leverage, primarily virtual coaching to bridge the gap between theory and practice in the secondary classroom. The Coach serves as a strategic partner in teacher preparation, adapting support throughout the school year to ensure resident and mentor success. |
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HR Assistant - Recruiting Support
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VCU Main Campus
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| We’re seeking a detail‑oriented HR Assistant to support our recruiting efforts and help keep our hiring process moving efficiently. This hourly role focuses on active sourcing, applicant coordination, and timely communication with hiring managers. |