Research Administrator 2, Emergency Medicine (Remote Opportunity)

Provide a full range of administrative, financial and other tasks associated with pre and/or post award sponsored research activities and services, including proposal review and post award management of funds and budgets.

The following position will have the flexibility to be based anywhere in the U.S., for candidates who are willing to travel to the Stanford School of Medicine campus 2-3 times per year.

Be part of a growing, mission-driven finance team dedicated to advancing the future of emergency medicine. The Department of Emergency Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine is seeking a Research Administrator 2 to work under minimal supervision to manage the proposal preparation and/or post award activities on grants, contracts, program projects, and federal grants, both routine and complex.

Responsibilities

• Core Duties: 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 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.
• Participate in and contribute to process improvements. Lead other staff in group projects
• May participate as a mentor and provide cross-training as needed.
• Minimum Education and
• Experience
• Bachelor’s degree and three years of job-related experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 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.
• Ability to complete 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.
• 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.
• Certificates and Licenses Required
• Cardinal Research Administration Foundational Training (CRAFT) I and
• II must be completed to remain in this position.
• Certified Accountant or Auditor or similar credential desired.