Research Administrator 3 (18-Month Fixed-Term)

SLAC; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University seeks a highly motivated Research Administrator 3 to support faculty PIs in securing external research funding. The role requires professionalism, independent judgment, and the ability to anticipate needs with minimal supervision.

Experience with clinical research proposals is ideal. The RA3 will manage complex proposals involving multiple PIs and sites, ensuring regulatory compliance and timely submissions.

Qualifications

• CRA certification required.
• Complex proposal preparation experience in an academic environment.
• Experience managing multiple projects and timelines in a dynamic research setting.
• Experience preparing clinical research and clinical trial proposals.
• Extreme attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of sponsored project guidelines and the research regulatory environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the preparation of complex research proposals, including grants, contracts, program projects and cooperative agreements.
• Serve as a resource expert, coordinating submissions across multiple PIs and subaward sites.
• Advocate for PIs within Stanford's academic and medical community, ensuring compliance and timely submissions.

Skills

CRA certification

Complex proposals

Multi-project management

Clinical research proposals

Attention to detail

Sponsored-project guidelines

Job description

The Departments of Neurology and Neurosurgery are seeking a highly motivated Research Administrator 3 (RA3) to support our faculty Principal Investigators (PIs) as they seek external research funding. This position will play a critical role in advancing the departments’ research enterprise. This role requires a high degree of professionalism, sound independent judgment, and the ability to anticipate needs, prioritize and manage responsibilities with minimal supervision. The ideal candidate will have experience preparing clinical research and clinical trial proposals.

This individual will serve as a resource expert, managing the preparation of complex research proposals, including grants, contracts, program projects, and cooperative agreements involving multiple PIs, multiple subaward sites, and varied cross-school initiatives. This individual should have a passion for supporting research, thrive on complexity, and possess exceptional attention to detail. They must be adept at multitasking and bring a resourceful and collaborative approach to the work. Excellent communication skills are essential in order to effectively advocate for PIs within Stanford’s multifaceted academic and medical community.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certified Research Administrator (CRA) certification.
• Complex proposal preparation experience in an academic environment.
• Experience managing multiple projects and timelines in a dynamic research setting.
• Experience preparing clinical research and clinical trial proposals.
• Extreme attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of sponsored project guidelines and the research regulatory environment.

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.