Research Administrator 2 (Temporary), Palo Alto

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Research Administrator 2 (Temporary)
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Stanford University School of Medicine
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Stanford University Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery is seeking a Research Administrator 2 to provide financial administrative or operational support working under general supervision.
Pay Range
$*****/hr - $*****/hr
Develop, prepare, and finalize project budgets, and provide budget justification.
Serve as liaison and active partner between principal investigators, Office of Sponsored Research, research groups, and other departments; respond to sponsor inquiries.
Collaborate with Office of Sponsored Research to ensure awards are set up properly and cost-sharing requirements are fulfilled; initiate cost transfers.
Review and approve expenditures, advise on post-award spending and commitment activity, and oversee compliance related to fund and revenue.
Develop and communicate reports supporting project status; create effective forecasting and decision aides.
Participate in contract closeout process; submit final reports and certificates.
Compile information and documents needed for audit inquiries.
Understand, apply, and advise on university and government policies for projects.
Serve as a resource on subject area and overall technical resource to principal investigator and other university staff.
* Other duties may also be assigned.
Schedule:
Full-time, 40 hours/week
Work Arrangement:
Hybrid – 3 days/week on-site
Education and Experience (Required):
Bachelor's degree and three years of job-related experience, or a combination of education and experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Required):
Basic knowledge of governmental regulations.
Ability to understand, interpret, and communicate policies and procedures.
Excellent oral, written, and communication skills.
Excellent analytical skills; demonstrated proficiency in Excel and web-based tools.
Strong accounting skills; knowledge of accounting principles.
Cardinal Research Administration Foundational Training (CRAFT) I and II within first year in role.
Knowledge of procurement needs, including sole-sourcing, cost analyses, vendor requirements, and small business reporting.
Knowledge of property management requirements related to Stanford or non-Stanford title of equipment and fabrications.
Competency in project management.
Ability to work well independently, but also to seek or offer assistance when needed.
Ability to review a proposal or manage a project with understanding of the overall scope and goal of each sponsored project.
Excellent time management and organizational skills.
The expected pay range for this position is $40 to $48 per hour.
Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position.
The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Temporary
Job function
Finance and Administrative
Industry
Higher Education
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