Value of Research Administrator Certification:

Transcript:Value of Research Administrator Certification::
Value of Research Administrator Certification: What it Can Mean to You WHAT IS CERTIFICATION? Obtaining certification means that an individual has met the eligibility requirements of the Research Administrators Certification Council (RACC) and has demonstrated achievement of an advanced level of knowledge and understanding of the principles, concepts, and regulations for administering research. WHAT IS RESEARCH ADMINISTRATORS CERTIFICATION COUNCIL(RACC)? The Council is a private, independent, nonprofit organization that develops and administers a voluntary program for the certification of individuals who meet the requirements established by the Council. www.cra-cert.org Benefits of Certification Indicator of expertise and knowledge Personal and Professional Satisfaction Demonstrate Commitment to the profession Serve as a role model to others SRS - Financial Benefit The VPR and SRS Leadership strongly supports certification After Receiving Certification SRS will reimburse employee for the cost of the exam Provide a salary increase of $2,500/year SRS will do this for one certification. The employee can choose which certification WHAT ARE THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA? Bachelor degree and 3 years of professional experience in research administration either in sponsoring or recipient organization - OR – Associate degree and 5 years of experience - OR – 6 years of experience (petition required) CODE OF ETHICS perform my duties with honesty, diligence, and responsibility conduct myself free of personal and professional conflicts or the appearance of impropriety remain mindful as a steward of the funds I assist in requesting and managing have been provided fundamentally for the public good be prudent in the use and protection of sensitive information/data act in good faith promoting ethical integrity in all of our actions in public forums, maintain respectful communication about others in the profession WHAT CERTIFICATIONS DOES RACC OFFER? Certified Research Administrator (CRA) Certified Pre-award Research Administrator (CPRA) Certified Financial Research Administrator (CFRA) EXAMINATION SCHEDULE Certified Research Administrator - May 16 - 30, 2020 Application Deadline: April 15, 2020 - November 7 – 21, 2020, Application Deadline: October 7, 2020 Certified Pre-award Research Administrator - February 8 – 22, 2020, Application Deadline: January 8, 2020 - August 15 – 29, 2020, Application Deadline: July 8, 2020 Certified Financial Research Administrator - March, 21 – April 4, 2020, Application Deadline: February 19, 2020 - September 19 – October 3, 2020, Application Deadline: August 19, 2020 Exam Details 250 multiple choice questions based on the “Body of Knowledge” test content outline Total testing time of four hours Computerized and taken