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Stanford University · 1 month ago

SCI Clinical Trials Office Research Administrator 3

Stanford, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$122K/yr - $142K/yr

5+ years exp

Stanford University is a prestigious institution known for its comprehensive cancer research initiatives. The Cancer Clinical Trials Office is seeking a Research Administrator to manage clinical trial proposals and awards, ensuring compliance with regulations and effective budget management.

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Responsibilities

Prepare complex proposals within parameters of sponsored and non-sponsored research guidelines. Oversee and communicate submission process, both paper and electronic; resolve issues relating to proposal preparation and submittal process

Develop, prepare, revise, and finalize project budgets, and provide budget justification; obtain cost sharing commitment and support. Serve as liaison and active partner between principal investigators, Office of Sponsored Research, research groups, and other departments; respond to sponsor inquiries; advise of new regulations

Collaborate with Office of Sponsored Research to ensure awards are set up properly and cost-sharing requirements are fulfilled; initiate cost transfers

Review and approve expenditures, advise on post award spending and commitment activity, and oversee compliance related to fund and revenue

Develop and communicate reports supporting project status; create forecasting models, scenarios, and decision aides

Manage contract closeout process and audit inquiries; submit final reports and certificates

Interpret complex university and government policies (FAR, Cost Accounting Standards, Office of Management and Budget circulars, sponsored guidelines, etc.) for project and university personnel and help guide other staff in interpreting complex policies

Identify and implement process improvements. Participate in and lead cross campus projects. Train and advise on issues requiring specific technical expertise

Oversee and review work of other staff. May supervise, train and mentor other staff

Serve as a resource on subject area to principal investigator staff

Qualification

Government regulations expertiseBudget developmentProject managementAccounting principles knowledgeAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsPersonnel managementTime managementAttention to detailTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree and five years of job related experience, or combination of education and experience

Expert knowledge and fluency of governmental regulations (e.g. FAR, A-21, A-110, A-133, CAS)

Knowledge and ability to understand, interpret, and communicate university policies and procedures

Excellent oral, written, and communication skills

Excellent analytical skills; demonstrated proficiency in Excel and web-based tools

Strong accounting skills; knowledge of accounting principles

Knowledge of procurement needs, including sole-sourcing, cost analyses, vendor requirements, and small business reporting

Strong knowledge of property management requirements related to Stanford or non-Stanford title of equipment and fabrications

Expert in project management, including managing international collaborations and complex multi-sub award contracts

Knowledge of personnel management, including proposing effort for and training and hiring of students, post-doctorals, academic appointments, regular staff, bargaining unit staff, and consultants, along with the circumstances appropriate for each type of position

Extreme attention to detail

Ability to review a proposal or manage a project with understanding of the overall scope and goal of each sponsored project

Excellent time management and organizational skills

Cardinal Curriculum I and II must be completed to remain in this position

Preferred

Certified Accountant or Auditor, MBA, project management certification, or similar credential desired

Benefits

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package.

The Cardinal at Work website ( https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards ) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees.

Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.