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Stanford University · 1 month ago

Finance and Research Administration Manager

Stanford, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$101K/yr - $117K/yr

3+ years exp

Stanford University’s Center for International Security and Cooperation (CISAC) is seeking an experienced Finance and Research Administration Manager to oversee the Center’s financial and grants portfolio. This role involves managing all aspects of financial operations and research administration activities, including budget development, compliance, and financial reporting for grants and contracts.

EducationHigher EducationUniversities

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Participate with principal investigator in the preparation of the administrative components of proposals within parameters of sponsored and non-sponsored research guidelines. Oversee and communicate submission process, both paper and electronic; review documents for completeness and compliance

Develop, prepare, and finalize project budgets, and provide budget justification

Serve as liaison and active partner between principal investigators, Office of Sponsored Research, research groups, and other departments; respond to sponsor inquiries

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 effective forecasting and decision aides

Participate in contract closeout process; submit final reports and certificates. Compile information and documents needed for audit inquiries

Understand, apply, and advise on university and government policies for projects

Serve as a resource on subject area and overall technical resource to principal investigator and other university staff

Participate in and contribute to process improvements. Lead other staff in group projects

May participate as a mentor and provide cross-training as needed

Qualification

Financial operations managementBudget developmentGrants managementAccounting principlesAnalytical skillsProject managementCommunicationAttention to detailTime managementInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsWork independently