Remote Pre-Award Research Administration Manager

Stanford University School of Medicine; United States; Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford Neurology seeks a Manager, Research Administration (Pre-Award)/Research Administrator 4 to lead a team handling pre-award proposal preparation for a high volume of complex federal and non-federal projects. The role involves multi-subaward coordination, PI collaboration, and cross-school initiatives.

This position can be remote but hybrid is preferred, and requires Master’s degree with progressive leadership experience in research administration.

Qualifications

• Mastery of government regulations (FAR/Uniform Guidance/CAS) and ability to interpret complex rules.
• Excellent oral and written communication; strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and web-based tools; strong accounting knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff, delegate tasks, conduct performance appraisals and coaching.
• Develop training tools and programs; drive continuous process improvement and staff development.
• Resolve highly complex issues escalated from team members for senior review.
• Assist team in preparing complex proposals within sponsored and non-sponsored guidelines.
• Oversee proposal guidelines compliance, submittal processes and closeout.
• Serve as subject matter expert on pre/post award research administration; interpret regulations.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge (FAR/UniformGuid-

Education

Master's Degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Stanford Neurology seeks a Manager, Research Administration (Pre-Award)/Research Administrator 4 to lead a team handling pre-award proposal preparation for a high volume of complex federal and non-federal projects. The role involves multi-subaward coordination, PI collaboration, and cross-school initiatives.

This position can be remote but hybrid is preferred, and requires Master’s degree with progressive leadership experience in research administration.