Grants & Finance Manager (Hybrid) - Academic Research

Stanford University School of Medicine; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University is seeking a Grants Manager/Finance Analyst to support the Division of Endocrinology, Gerontology and Metabolism. The role includes budgeting, liaison with investigators, OSR, and other departments, and ensuring compliance with sponsor requirements.

The candidate will develop reports, forecast project status, and participate in process improvements. A strong background in government regulations and financial systems is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with three years of job-related experience or an equivalent combination.
• Excellent knowledge of governmental regulations and policy interpretation.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, contracts, and cost analyses.
• Strong analytical and Excel skills with experience in financial workflow tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop, prepare, and finalize project budgets with justification.
• Serve as liaison between investigators, OSR, and departments; respond to sponsor inquiries.
• Collaborate with OSR to ensure awards setup, cost sharing, and cost transfers.
• Review expenditures, advise on post-award spending, and ensure compliance.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication skills

Time management

Independent work

Web-based tools

Accounting principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 3 years experience

Tools

OBI

SeRA

RMG

OSR

Job description

Stanford University is seeking a Grants Manager/Finance Analyst to support the Division of Endocrinology, Gerontology and Metabolism. The role includes budgeting, liaison with investigators, OSR, and other departments, and ensuring compliance with sponsor requirements.

The candidate will develop reports, forecast project status, and participate in process improvements. A strong background in government regulations and financial systems is required.