Research Administrator 1

Research Administrator 1

The Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative, and Pain Medicine, at Stanford University's School of Medicine, is a world-leading department that offers comprehensive training and perioperative patient care, pain management, and critical care medicine as well as cutting-edge research, encompassing a wide spectrum of programs in basic, translational, clinical, health services and medical education.

The Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative, and Pain Medicine is seeking a Research Administrator 1 to work under guidance to manage the proposal preparation and / or post award activities on less complex sponsored projects, such as federal grants, foundation grants, and simple industrial contracts.

At Stanford University School of Medicine, the work we do touches the lives of those today and tomorrow. Through education, research, and health care, the School of Medicine improves health through leadership, diversity, collaborative discoveries, and innovation in health care. Whether working in departments with faculty, or in units that support the school, our staff are a part of teams that propel us on our journey toward the future of medicine and Precision Health.

Stanford is rooted in a culture of excellence and values innovation, collaboration, and life-long learning. To foster the talents and aspirations of our staff, Stanford offers career development programs, competitive pay that reflects market trends, and benefits that increase financial stability and promote healthy, fulfilling lives. An award-winning employer, Stanford offers an exceptional setting for professionals looking to advance their careers.

The School of Medicine and the Department of Anesthesia are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion for its faculty, staff, residents, postdocs, and fellows. We aim to recruit, support, retain, and promote diversity in our department.

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

Education & Experience (Required) :

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Required) :

Certifications & Licenses : Cardinal Curriculum I and II must be completed to remain in this position.

Physical Requirements

Additional PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : (remove if none)

Work Standards

The expected pay range for this position is $40.13 to $47.36 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.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website provides detailed information on Stanford's extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.