Inside Higher Ed · 2 weeks ago
SCI Clinical Trials Office Research Administrator 3 (Hybrid)
Stanford, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$122K/yr - $142K/yr
5+ years expStanford Cancer Institute is a leading NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center that fosters cancer-related research. The Research Administrator will manage the clinical trial proposal and award process, ensuring compliance with regulations and providing strategic advice to principal investigators.
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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
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.
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.
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2006-08-31Series Unknown
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