The School of Humanities and Sciences (H&S) is the foundation of a liberal arts education at Stanford. The school encompasses 24 departments and 24 interdisciplinary programs. H&S is home to fundamental and applied research, where free, open, and critical inquiry is pursued across disciplines. As the university's largest school, H&S serves as the foundation of a Stanford undergraduate education no matter which discipline students pursue as a major. Graduate students work alongside world-renowned faculty to pursue and shape foundational research that leads to breakthroughs and discoveries that shed new light on the past, influence the present, and shape the future. Together, faculty and students in H&S engage in inspirational teaching, learning, and research every day.
Department/Program Description: Stanford's Physics Department is a teaching and research department in the School of Humanities and Sciences.For undergraduates, we offer Physics majors and minors with a variety of pathways.For graduate students, we offer a Physics Ph.D. program. The department has approximately 50 faculty members, over 200 graduate students, over 100 undergraduate students, over 60 postdocs, approximately 20 administrative staff and 10 teaching staff members.
Position Summary: The Department of Physics is seeking a Research Administrator 2 (RA2) who will work under the general supervision of the Research and Finance Administration Manager. The RA2 position will provide a full range of administrative, financial and other tasks associated with pre and post award activities and services including proposal preparation and post-award management of funds and budgets. The RA2 will work with a variety of sponsors and agreement types such as federal grants and foundation grants.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to work closely with faculty, sharing your financial expertise and guidance to ensure research funds are spent appropriately. This role may also liaise with colleagues in the independent labs and SLAC, providing a unique opportunity to gain knowledge and exposure to other areas of the University.
This is a 100% FTE, continuing, exemptposition. This position will be based on the Stanford campus and will be considered for an option of telecommuting (hybrid of working on-site and off-site), subject to operational need.
If you believe that this opportunity is a match for your knowledge, skills and abilities, we encourage you to apply. A cover letter and resume are required.Thank you for considering employment opportunities with the School of Humanities and Sciences.
CORE DUTIES:
*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 the 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.
* Other duties may also be assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree and three years of job related experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
*Basic knowledge of governmental regulations.
*Ability to understand, interpret, and communicate 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.
*Ability to complete CRAFT (Cardinal Research Administration Foundational Training) levels I and II within first year in role.
*Knowledge of procurement needs, including sole-sourcing, cost analyses, vendor requirements, and small business reporting.
*Knowledge of property management requirements related to Stanford or non-Stanford title of equipment and fabrications.
*Competency in project management.
*Extreme attention to detail.
*Ability to work well independently, but also to seek or offer assistance when needed.
*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.
Certifications and Licenses:
*CRAFT (Cardinal Research Administration Foundational Training)levels I and II must be completed to remain in this position.
*Certified Accountant or Auditor or similar credential desired.
The expected pay range for this position is $93,871 to $109,557 per annum.
Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.
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The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classifications and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
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