Research Administrator 2 (Temporary)

Stanford University School of Medicine; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 55,104 - 66,124; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious university in California is seeking a Research Administrator 2 to support financial administration in the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery. The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor's degree with at least three years of related experience. Responsibilities include managing project budgets, ensuring compliance with regulations, and liaising between departments. This temporary role offers a pay range of $40 to $48 per hour, with a hybrid work arrangement of three days on-site and full-time hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and three years of job-related experience, or equivalent.
• Basic knowledge of governmental regulations.
• Ability to work well independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Develop and finalize project budgets, providing justification.
• Serve as liaison among various stakeholders, responding to inquiries.
• Review expenditures and oversee compliance with fund management.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency in Excel

Analytical skills

Accounting principles knowledge

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

3 years of job-related experience

Tools

Web-based tools

Job description

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Stanford University Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery is seeking a Research Administrator 2 to provide financial administrative or operational support working under general supervision.

Pay Range

$40.00/hr - $48.00/hr

• Develop, prepare, and finalize project budgets, and provide budget justification.
• Serve as liaison and active partner between principal investigators, Office of Sponsored Research, research groups, and other departments; respond to sponsor inquiries.
• Collaborate with Office of Sponsored Research to ensure awards are set up properly and cost‑sharing requirements are fulfilled; initiate cost transfers.
• Review and approve expenditures, advise on post‑award spending and commitment activity, and oversee compliance related to fund and revenue.
• Develop and communicate reports supporting project status; create effective forecasting and decision aides.
• Participate in contract closeout process; submit final reports and certificates. Compile information and documents needed for audit inquiries.
• Understand, apply, and advise on university and government policies for projects.
• Serve as a resource on subject area and overall technical resource to principal investigator and other university staff.

* Other duties may also be assigned.

• Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours/week
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid – 3 days/week on‑site

Education and Experience (Required): Bachelor's degree and three years of job‑related experience, or a combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Required):

• Basic knowledge of governmental regulations.
• Ability to understand, interpret, and communicate policies and procedures.
• Excellent oral, written, and communication skills.
• Excellent analytical skills; demonstrated proficiency in Excel and web‑based tools.
• Strong accounting skills; knowledge of accounting principles.
• 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.
• 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.

The expected pay range for this position is $40 to $48 per hour.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

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Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Temporary

Job function

Finance and Administrative

Industry

Higher Education