Remote Research Administrator: Grants & Budgets Lead

Stanfordlivetickets; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University’s School of Engineering seeks a Research Administrator to handle pre- and post-award administration for sponsored research. You will prepare proposals, manage budgets, and coordinate with principal investigators and the Office of Sponsored Research to ensure compliance and timely reporting.

The role offers remote, hybrid, or in-office options and requires a Bachelor's degree with three years of relevant experience, plus strong Excel skills and knowledge of government

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 3 years of relevant experience or equivalent.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and data analysis.
• Knowledge of governmental regulations and compliance requirements.
• Ability to manage budgets and project financials.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare administrative components of proposals within sponsored research guidelines.
• Develop, finalize budgets and provide budget justification.
• Serve as liaison between investigators, ERA, and other departments.
• Ensure awards setup and cost-sharing requirements are fulfilled.
• Review expenditures and oversee post-award spending and reporting.

Skills

Budget management

Proposal preparation

Interdepartmental coordination

Excel

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

3 years relevant experience

Tools

ERP systems

CRM tools

Job description

Stanford University’s School of Engineering seeks a Research Administrator to handle pre- and post-award administration for sponsored research. You will prepare proposals, manage budgets, and coordinate with principal investigators and the Office of Sponsored Research to ensure compliance and timely reporting.

The role offers remote, hybrid, or in-office options and requires a Bachelor's degree with three years of relevant experience, plus strong Excel skills and knowledge of government