Research Administrator (Remote) ($66000.00 - $99000.00 / Year)

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The Departments of Neurology and Neurosurgery at Stanford University are seeking a Research Administrator 2 to manage the proposal preparation and/or post award activities for a large volume and diverse set of complex, federal and non-federal sponsored research projects, involving multiple sub-awards, principal investigators, and/or cross-school initiatives. The primary focus of this position is pre-award proposal preparation. The candidate will be a key member of department research administration, working to manage the proposal preparation and post award activities on grants, contracts, program projects, and federal grants, both routine and complex. The ideal candidate should enjoy interacting and working with many different people and teams, be able to follow through in a fast-paced environment, adapt well to changing priorities, anticipate and plan for tight funding situations, employ critical thinking in daily tasks, and be a self-starter.

This is a full-time position with the opportunity to work remotely.

Duties Include

• Participate with principal investigator, postdocs and department administrators in the preparation of the administrative components of proposals within parameters of sponsored and non-sponsored research guidelines.
• Develop and communicate reports supporting project status; create effective forecasting and decision aides.
• Understanding of applicable federal regulations, sponsor requirements, and University policies such as OMB A-21, OMB A- 110, Cost Accounting Standards.
• Serve as liaison and active partner between principal investigators, Office of Sponsored Research, research groups, and other departments; respond to sponsor inquiries.
• Review and approve expenditures, advise on post award spending and commitment activity, and oversee compliance related to fund and revenue.
• Participate in and contribute to process improvements. Lead other staff in group projects.
• Participate in contract closeout process; submit final reports and certificates. Compile information and documents needed for audit inquiries.
• Oversee and communicate submission process, both paper and electronic; review documents for completeness and compliance.
• Serve as a resource on subject area and overall technical resource to principal investigator and other university staff.
• Understand, apply, and advise on university and government policies for projects.
• Work in partnership with the Research Management Group on final submission. Compile information and documents needed for audit inquiries.
• Collaborate with Office of Sponsored Research to ensure awards are set up properly and cost-sharing requirements are fulfilled; initiate cost transfers.
• - The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
• May participate as a mentor and provide cross-training as needed.
• Develop, prepare, and finalize project budgets, and provide budget justification.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with pre- and post- award in university-based setting.
• Experience working with NIH, DoD, other non-profit sponsors, for-profit sponsors in research administration.
• Willingness to learn.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Experience in forecasting.
• Self-starter.

Education & Experience (required)

Bachelor's degree and three years of job-related experience, or combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities (required)

• Excellent oral, written, and communication skills.
• Extreme
• Strong accounting skills; knowledge of accounting principles.
• Basic knowledge of governmental regulations.
• Competency in project management.
• Ability to understand, interpret, and communicate policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of procurement needs, including sole-sourcing, cost analyses, vendor requirements, and small business reporting.
• Excellent analytical skills; demonstrated proficiency in Excel and web-based tools.
• Knowledge of property management requirements related to Stanford or non-Stanford title of equipment and fabrications.
• Ability to complete Cardinal Curriculum I and II within first year in role.