Senior Grants & Proposals Administrator

Abundance Network; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University seeks a highly organized Research Administrator III to support faculty PIs in securing external funding. You will manage complex proposals, budgets, and cross-department collaborations, ensuring compliance and timely submissions.

Ideal candidate has CRA certification, experience with clinical research proposals, and exceptional attention to detail; strong communication and project-management skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing complex research proposals in an academic environment.
• CRA certification is preferred.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complex proposals and oversee submission processes.
• Develop budgets and provide budget justification and cost sharing.
• Coordinate with PIs, Office of Sponsored Research, and departments.
• Review expenditures and ensure post-award compliance and reporting.

Skills

Proposal development

Multi-project management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree

5 years related experience

Tools

Web-based tools

Sponsored research systems

Job description

Stanford University seeks a highly organized Research Administrator III to support faculty PIs in securing external funding. You will manage complex proposals, budgets, and cross-department collaborations, ensuring compliance and timely submissions.

Ideal candidate has CRA certification, experience with clinical research proposals, and exceptional attention to detail; strong communication and project-management skills are essential for success.