Research Administrator 2

Duration : 2-3 months
Minimum Education Level:Bachelor's Degree

Job Family :Finance

Job Series :Research Administrator 2

Part-Time: 04 hours day/20 hours a week

PR Range: $45/hr - $47/hr

Top 3 requirements to hire?

Knowledge of Stanford finance systems

proposal budgeting and submissions experiences

post-award grant management.

Job Description:

.In this role, you will:

Manage the proposal preparation and/or post award activities on grants, contracts, program projects, and federal grants, both routine and complex. Perform finance functions and/or activities requiring advanced knowledge and application of internal policies, external regulations, precedents, and systems.

Research Administration:

Participate with principal investigator in the preparation of the administrative components of proposals within parameters of sponsored and non-sponsored research guidelines. Oversee and communicate submission process, both paper and electronic; review documents for completeness and compliance.

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 costsharing 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.

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.

Participate in and contribute to process improvements. Lead other staff in group projects.

May participate as a mentor and provide cross-training as needed, may cover for other research/finance administrators as needed.

Finance:

Review and approve transactions (credit card purchases, expense requests, journals, and fund transfers) to ensure compliance with Stanford business expense policies.

Review and manage service agreement submissions.

Support regular reporting and auditing.

Manage labor schedules and process labor distribution adjustments.

Perform and design adhoc analyses of large complex data sets; reconcile complex accounts.

Construct and assemble data for budgeting and decision making; develop conclusions, and present high level summary of recommendations. May develop annual budget for individual department/unit.

Participate as a member of a project team; support new initiatives.

Develop and maintain desktop procedures and process documentation for area of responsibility.

Respond to questions from GSE community members regarding Stanford finance policies and procedures.

To be successful in this position, you will bring:

Bachelors degree and three years of job related experience, or combination of education and relevant experience. Stanford experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Basic knowledge of governmental regulations, familiarity with federal grant applications (e.g., National Science Foundation, US Department of Education).

Pre- and post- award grants management experience.

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 and grant budgeting skills; knowledge of accounting principles.

Ability to complete Cardinal Curriculum 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.

Extreme attention to detail.

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.

Job Types: Contract, Temporary

Salary: $45.00 - $47.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• grant management: 3 years (Preferred)
• proposal budgeting and submissions: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person