Remote Research Admin 2 - Grants & Budgets, Emergency Med

Stanford University School of Medicine; Palo Alto (CA); Remote; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University School of Medicine’s Department of Emergency Medicine seeks a Research Administrator 2 to manage proposal preparation and post-award activities on grants, contracts, and federal funding. This role offers nationwide base with campus travel 2–3 times yearly.

Bachelor's degree and 3 years of related experience required; strong accounting, Excel, and communication skills are essential. Completion of CRAFT I/II within the first year is expected; opportunity to support complex

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3 years of related experience.
• Knowledge of governmental regulations.
• Proficiency in Excel and web-based tools.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Strong accounting skills and knowledge of accounting principles.
• Ability to complete CRAFT I and II within first year.
• Procurement knowledge including sole-sourcing and cost analyses.
• Knowledge of property management related to title of equipment.
• Competency in project management.
• Extreme attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare administrative components of proposals and manage submission process.
• Develop project budgets and provide budget justification.
• Coordinate between investigators, Office of Sponsored Research, and departments; respond to sponsor inquiries.
• Ensure awards setup and cost-sharing compliance; initiate cost transfers.
• Review expenditures and advise on post-award spending and commitments.
• Create reports and forecasting for project status.
• Participate in contract closeout and audit preparation.
• Advise on university/government policies for projects.
• Serve as a resource to investigators and staff.
• Lead process improvements and mentor staff.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Excel

Web-based tools

Accounting

CRAFT I/II

Procurement

Project management

Independent work

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRAFT I/II

Advanced Excel

Job description

Stanford University School of Medicine’s Department of Emergency Medicine seeks a Research Administrator 2 to manage proposal preparation and post-award activities on grants, contracts, and federal funding. This role offers nationwide base with campus travel 2–3 times yearly.

Bachelor's degree and 3 years of related experience required; strong accounting, Excel, and communication skills are essential. Completion of CRAFT I/II within the first year is expected; opportunity to support complex