Requisition ID: 104739Date posted 09/27/2024Job Status Regular

Stanford University Center for Biomedical Ethics is seeking a Research Administrator 1 to work under guidance to manage the proposal preparation and/or post award activities on sponsored projects involving social science and other translational research methods funded through various sources such as federal grants, foundation grants, and simple industrial contracts.

Duties include:

·Assist in the preparation of routine proposals within parameters of sponsored and non-sponsored research guidelines. Coordinate 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, including cost-sharing awards if applicable.

·Review and understand the terms and conditions of sponsored projects administered, including linked/footnoted terms and conditions not provided in hard copy or electronic copy.

·Initiate expenditures; monitor post award spending and commitment activity. Review and certify monthly expenditure statements, and facilitate quarterly review by principal investigators.

·Download and monitor reports supporting project status, and use forecasting and decision aides under guidance.

·Participate in contract closeout process and audit inquiries; submit final reports and certificates.

·Coordinate and organize events, such as conferences, meetings, site visits, or sponsor reviews, related to sponsored projects as needed.

·Participate in and contribute to process improvements and group projects.

- Other duties may also be assigned

All members of the Department of Pediatrics are engaged in continuous learning and improvement to foster a culture where diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice are central to all aspects of our work. The Department collectively and publicly commits to continuously promoting anti-racism and equity through its policies, programs, and practices at all levels.

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. The pay range for this position working in the California Bay area is $39.21 to $45.19 hourly.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Certified Accountant or Auditor or similar credential desired.

Experience working successfully with PIs and their administrative staff

Knowledge of or ability to learn Stanford's administrative and financial systems

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):

Bachelor's degree and one year of job related experience, or combination of education and experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):

·Ability to learn and stay updated about university and government policies (FAR, Cost Accounting Standards, Office of Management and Budget circulars, sponsored guidelines, etc.) to properly administer sponsored projects.

·Demonstrated understanding of terminology, such as compliance, title, sub-contractor, consultant, audit, and accounting review.

·Willingness and ability to understand and interpret university policies and procedures.

·Excellent oral, written, and verbal communication skills.

·Excellent analytical skills; demonstrated expertise in Excel and web-based tools.

·Strong accounting skills; knowledge of basic accounting principles.

·Ability to complete Cardinal Curriculum I and II while in position.

·Extreme attention to detail.

·Ability to work well independently, but also to seek assistance when needed.

·Excellent time management and organizational skills.

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:

Cardinal Curriculum I and II must be completed to remain in this position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

·Frequently sit, grasp lightly, use fine manipulation and perform desk-based computer tasks, lift, carry, push and pull objects weighing up to ten pounds.

·Occasionally stand, walk, grasp forcefully, use a telephone, write by hand and sort and file paperwork or parts.

·Rarely lift, carry, push and pull objects weighing 11-20 pounds.

* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.