Research Administrator 2

Stanfordlivetickets; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University Department of Dermatology is seeking a Research Administrator to manage the full spectrum of pre- and post-award sponsored research activities. You will handle proposal preparation, post-award management of funds and budgets, and collaborate with federal, foundation and industrial sponsors.

The role emphasizes staff training and professional development within Dermatology and opportunities to grow within research administration at Stanford.

Qualifications

• Three years of research administration experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide a full range of administrative, financial and other tasks associated with pre- and post-award sponsored research activities and services.

Skills

Research administration

Budget management

Proposal preparation

Post-award management

Interpersonal skills

Job description

The Department of Dermatology

The Department of Dermatology is committed to the highest level of patient care, as well as the discovery and development of better treatments for dermatologic diseases. Research in the Department of Dermatology span a wide range of efforts, ranging from clinical trials to molecular translational medicine to fundamental studies in epithelial biology, as embodied in the Stanford Program in Epithelial Biology.

Are you ready for the next step in your research administration career?

If you have three years of research administration experience, this role may be perfect for you. Within the School of Medicine, Dermatology is a high-volume and productive administrative unit, and the staff collectively manage the pre- and post-award activities for a large and diverse portfolio of sponsoring agencies, working with federal, industry and non-profit sponsors on contracts, grants and clinical trials. Dermatology is looking for a Research Administrator (RA) who will provide a full range of administrative, financial and other tasks associated with pre- and post-award sponsored research activities and services, including proposal preparation and post-award management of funds and budgets. The RA will manage the proposal preparation and post-award activities on routine sponsored projects such as federal grants, foundation grants, and industrial contracts.

Training and Development

Within the department of Dermatology we pride ourselves in the development and training of our staff. With a comprehensive onboarding process that includes a full training road map and side by side partnership to ensure your success. We strive to have our staff constantly learn and grow to provide opportunities both within Dermatology and within research administration at large.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*

• Frequently sit, grasp lightly, use fine manipulation and perform desk-based computer tasks, lift, carry, push and pull objects weighing up to ten pounds.
• Occasionally stand, walk, grasp forcefully, use a telephone, write by hand and sort and file paperwork or parts.
• Rarely lift, carry, push and pull objects weighing 11-20 pounds.

* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

WORK STANDARDS:

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.