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Studying for
certification got me focused on areas that were
important to my profession. I also received a
substantial increase in salary. |
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C.S., Pennsylvania |
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| Certification gave me
the assurance necessary to feel confident about my
understanding of the field. |
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D.A., Wisconsin |
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Having the CRA designation promotes my credibility
with the faculty. I know what I am talking about. |
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J.A., Virginia |
| |
| My motivation to
become a CRA was purely for professional development and
as a means of holding myself accountable. |
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S.B., South Carolina |
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Knowing that I have been
certified gives our business clients a comfort zone. |
|
D.R., Utah |
| |
| Having the CRA has
definitely given a boost to my authority when signing
contracts and other official documents - especially since
I do not have a Ph.D. |
|
A.W., Virginia |
| |
| Becoming a CRA was
the “Hallmark” of my professional career as a research
administrator. |
|
P.T., Tennessee |
| |
| What Employers Are Saying |
| |
| Our objective is to
have certified research administrators (CRAs) in all of
our units and research centers at Carnegie Mellon
University. |
|
Carnegie Mellon
University |
|
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| (We) consider …CRA
certification a way of
developing and demonstrating this organization’s
knowledge of, and expertise in, research administration. |
|
The Ohio State University |
| |
| Certification is a
key factor when… identifying individuals for supervisory
or management positions…because the process is extensive
and challenging. |
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Illinois Institute of Technology |
| |
| OSP has opening to
assist with pre-award grant/contract administration. CRA
is a plus. |
|
Smithsonian Institution |
