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Inside Higher Ed · 2 days ago

Director, Research Administration Training, Development & Outreach

Stanford, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$141K/yr - $187K/yr

7+ years exp

Stanford University is a prestigious institution known for its commitment to research and education. The Director of Research Administration Training, Development & Outreach will lead the development of training and professional development programs for the research administration workforce, ensuring compliance and operational excellence. This role requires a strategic leader with experience in grants management and clinical research to enhance workforce capabilities and community engagement.

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Responsibilities

Manage, recruit, and develop staff; oversee team performance, professional growth, and departmental budgets

Lead a comprehensive learning and professional development strategy for research administration across grants, clinical research, and clinical studies

Design and implement enterprise-wide training programs that encompass onboarding, role-based development, certification preparation, and leadership training

Partner with subject matter experts and institutional stakeholders to develop and maintain high-impact learning tools, SOP education, and e-learning platforms that reinforce best practices and regulatory compliance

Oversee instructional design projects to ensure programs align with sponsor regulations, institutional policies, and adult learning principles

Evaluate and prioritize learning needs across Research Operations; recommend scalable and sustainable training solutions that meet faculty and staff needs

Drive community engagement and professional identity through school-wide initiatives, mentoring programs, and internal communications that foster belonging and collaboration across the research administration community

Collaborate with leadership to measure training outcomes, track workforce development metrics, and identify further opportunities for continuous improvement

Represent RMG and Research Operations in cross-campus partnerships to share best practices and ensure alignment with the School of Medicine’s strategic goals

Qualification

Grants managementClinical research operationsTraining program developmentProfessional certificationLearning management systemsInstructional designManagement skillsConsulting with expertsEvaluating learning materialsCollaborative work

Required

Bachelor's degree and seven years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience

Excellent management skills

Demonstrated ability to develop departmental budgets, timelines, goals and schedules

Demonstrated ability to present new projects and goals to senior management; defend/advocate those projects as needed

Ability to provide thought leadership in learning system design and development, and its relationship to performance improvement

Demonstrated effectiveness in consulting with subject matter experts to assess learning needs and recommend high-impact learning solutions and learning curricula

Demonstrated proficiency in explain and applying instructional design theory, models, and best practices

Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups, learning team members, vendor partners, and business partners to create a learning environment that is service orientated, supportive, engaging and effective for adult and nontraditional learners

Demonstrated ability to evaluate the effectiveness of learning materials

Preferred

Master's degree in Education, Organizational Development, Research Administration, or a related field

Professional certification (CRA, PMP, CPTD, or similar)

Experience managing professional development programs for adult learners, preferably in research, healthcare, or higher education settings

Knowledge of sponsor regulations (e.g., NIH, NSF) and compliance frameworks affecting research administration

Proficiency with modern learning platforms (e.g., LMS, Zoom, Canvas, etc.) and instructional design models

Experience with organizational change or transformation initiatives

Familiarity with Stanford's research systems and staff community

Benefits

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

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.