Research Administrator II: Grants, Budgets & Compliance

Stanford University; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford Universitys Laurie J. Girand Center for Biomedical Ethics (GCBE) seeks a Research Administrator 2 to manage proposals and post-award activities for federal and non-federal grants.

The role involves budgeting, sponsor communication, and ensuring compliance across research groups and departments. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelorf degree with at least three years of related experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel and web-based tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelorf degree with three years of job-related experience or equivalent.
• Knowledge of governmental regulations and policies.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to interpret and convey procedures.
• Strong accounting skills and knowledge of accounting principles.
• Ability to complete CRAFT I and II within first year.
• Procurement knowledge including vendor requirements and cost analyses.
• Competency in project management and keeping to schedules.
• Extreme attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate when needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare administrative components of proposals within sponsor guidelines; oversee submission processes.
• Develop and justify project budgets; maintain budgets and forecasts.
• Liaise between principal investigators, Office of Sponsored Research, and departments; respond to inquiries.
• Coordinate award setup and cost-sharing requirements; initiate cost transfers.
• Review expenditures and advise on post-award spending and compliance.
• Generate reports to track project status and support decision-making.
• Assist in contract closeout; prepare audit documentation as needed.
• Advise on university and government policies for projects.
• Mentor staff and contribute to process improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Independent work

Attention to detail

Project management

Policy interpretation

Understanding of accounting principles

Budgeting and forecasting

Education

Bachelorf degree

Tools

Excel

Web-based tools

Job description

Stanford Universitys Laurie J. Girand Center for Biomedical Ethics (GCBE) seeks a Research Administrator 2 to manage proposals and post-award activities for federal and non-federal grants.

The role involves budgeting, sponsor communication, and ensuring compliance across research groups and departments. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelorf degree with at least three years of related experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel and web-based tools.