Research Administrator 3 (18-Month Fixed-Term)

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

Job summary

Stanford University seeks a Research Administrator 3 to support faculty PIs as they pursue external research funding. The role requires high professionalism, independent judgment, and the ability to anticipate needs and manage priorities with minimal supervision.

Ideal candidates will have experience preparing clinical research and clinical trial proposals. This position will serve as a resource expert, handling complex proposals across multiple PIs, subaward sites, and cross-school initiatives

Qualifications

• CRA certification required or equivalent.
• Experience preparing complex proposals for external funding.
• Experience managing multiple projects and timelines.
• Experience preparing clinical research and clinical trial proposals.
• Extreme attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of sponsored project guidelines and the research regulatory environment.

Responsibilities

• Support faculty PIs in seeking external research funding.
• Manage preparation of complex proposals including grants, contracts, program projects, and cooperative agreements involving multiple PIs and cross-school initiatives.
• Serve as a resource expert to coordinate proposals and advocate for PIs within Stanford’s academic community.

Skills

CRA certification

Complex proposal preparation

Multiple project management

Clinical research proposals

Extreme attention to detail

Sponsored project guidelines knowledge

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.