Strategic Pre-Award Research Administration Manager

Stanford University; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University in the United States is seeking a Manager, Research Administration (Pre-Award)/Administrative Services Administrator 2 to lead a team responsible for pre-award proposal activities for a large volume of complex, federal and non-federal sponsored projects.

This role requires planning, budgeting, and cross-unit coordination, with emphasis on policy development, compliance, and staff mentorship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and five years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated ability to establish priorities and manage multiple deadlines.
• Experience leading teams and coordinating across departments.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and operations for programs with significant business, regulatory, or technical challenges.
• Evaluate programs, identify issues, and develop solutions.
• Review trends and provide recommendations to achieve program goals.
• Represent the program within the department and to external/internal stakeholders.
• Develop and oversee outreach strategies and budgets; monitor finances.

Skills

Prioritization

Project management

Budget management

Communication

Team leadership

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Diplomacy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Stanford University in the United States is seeking a Manager, Research Administration (Pre-Award)/Administrative Services Administrator 2 to lead a team responsible for pre-award proposal activities for a large volume of complex, federal and non-federal sponsored projects.

This role requires planning, budgeting, and cross-unit coordination, with emphasis on policy development, compliance, and staff mentorship.