Research Administrator I — Grants & Post‑Award Support

Stanford University; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University’s Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology seeks a detail-oriented Research Administrator 1 to manage proposal preparation and post-award activities across federal, foundation, and industrial contracts. The role requires strong communication and collaborative skills to support diverse stakeholders and the department's growing research portfolio.

Under guidance in a multidisciplinary environment, you will contribute to translating research into outcomes that advance women's and

Qualifications

• Prior research management and/or financial experience preferred.
• Experience managing projects funded by the NIH

Responsibilities

• Manage proposal preparation and post-award activities on NIH and other projects.
• Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to support the department's research portfolio.
• Ensure compliance with sponsor requirements and university policies.

Job description

Stanford Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology’s mission is to improve women's health through innovative and compassionate care, education, advocacy and discovery. Our faculty is committed to the highest level of basic and clinical research in Obstetric and Gynecologic science. In particular, we are focused on innovative translational medicine; bringing scientific results from the bench to the bedside.

To support the department’s growing research portfolio, we are seeking a detail oriented, hardworking, and highly motivated Research Administrator 1 to work under guidance in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment to manage the proposal preparation and post award activities on projects varying from federal grants and foundation grants to simple industrial contracts. The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail, great communication skills, and the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders. In this position you will have the opportunity to learn and grow through various internal and external collaborations within the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology and have a crucial role in supporting the science of women’s and reproductive health.

For more details about the department: https://obgyn.stanford.edu/

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior research management and/or financial experience is preferred
• Experience managing projects funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH)

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.