Grants & Research Operations Coordinator

School of Medicine; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology in Palo Alto seeks a detail-oriented Research Administrator 1 to manage proposal preparation and post-award activities on federal, foundation, and industry contracts. The role involves coordinating with PI teams, the Office of Sponsored Research, and external sponsors.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree and at least one year of related experience, strong detail orientation, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and one year of job-related experience.
• Ability to learn university and government policies to properly administer sponsored projects.
• Excellent oral, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent analytical skills; proficiency in Excel and web-based tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of routine proposals within parameters of sponsored and non-sponsored research guidelines; coordinate submission process.
• Develop and finalize project budgets and provide budget justification.
• Serve as liaison between principal investigators, Office of Sponsored Research, research groups, and other departments.
• Collaborate with Office of Sponsored Research to ensure awards are set up properly, including cost-sharing if applicable.
• Review and understand terms and conditions of sponsored projects; monitor expenditures and prepare statements.
• Initiate expenditures; monitor post-award spending and assist with quarterly reviews.
• Coordinate events related to sponsored projects as needed.
• Contribute to process improvements within the group.

Skills

Communication

Excel

Web tools

Accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRAFT Training

Job description

Stanford Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology in Palo Alto seeks a detail-oriented Research Administrator 1 to manage proposal preparation and post-award activities on federal, foundation, and industry contracts. The role involves coordinating with PI teams, the Office of Sponsored Research, and external sponsors.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree and at least one year of related experience, strong detail orientation, and excellent communication skills.