Industrial Affiliate Program Manager (Hybrid/Remote)

Stanford University; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University’s Doerr School of Sustainability is seeking a Research Administrator 2 to manage highly complex faculty financial portfolios, including pre- and post-award administration, as well as gift and discretionary accounts. The role will oversee the Department’s industrial affiliate program memberships and collaborate with the Office of Sponsored Research.

The ideal candidate has knowledge of sponsored research, budgeting, and procurement processes, and demonstrates strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and three years of job-related experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.
• Knowledge of governmental regulations.
• Excellent oral, written, and communication skills.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Pre-award proposal preparation/submission and post-award administration of federal and non-federal grants, contracts and gifts.
• Budget preparation.
• Transaction approvals.
• Account reconciliation, analysis, reporting and forecasting.
• Administering Industrial Affiliate Program membership contracts and invoices.
• Develop and communicate reports supporting project status; create forecasting and decision aids.
• Participate in contract closeout process; prepare final reports and certificates; assist audits.

Skills

Budgeting

Sponsored research

Excel

Communication

Project management

Attention to detail

Independent work

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

CRAFT I and II

Tools

Cardinal Research Administration Training

Job description

Stanford University’s Doerr School of Sustainability is seeking a Research Administrator 2 to manage highly complex faculty financial portfolios, including pre- and post-award administration, as well as gift and discretionary accounts. The role will oversee the Department’s industrial affiliate program memberships and collaborate with the Office of Sponsored Research.

The ideal candidate has knowledge of sponsored research, budgeting, and procurement processes, and demonstrates strong