Stanford University School of Medicine has an extraordinary job opportunity! The Research Management Group is seeking to hire a Research Process Manager. The Research Management Group has central oversight for all sponsored project funding in the School of Medicine. As a Research Process Manager (RPM), you will work with faculty on developing and obtaining grant funding for their cutting-edge research. We offer our RPMs an extensive training and mentoring program in research administration, and have created a certification program that provides continued growth within the position. As an RPM, you are required to obtain two levels of certification with each level bringing expanded institutional signature authority. This remote role is available to candidates with the appropriate background and experience. Remote work schedules are based in the Pacific Time zone.
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This position is similar to the following titles in Research Administration: Grants Officer, Institutional Official, Signing Official, and Business Official.
Duties include*:
- Partner with the faculty, postdocs, and department administrators to provide support and oversight for administration of a large volume and diverse set of complex federal and non-federal sponsored research projects.
- Provide direction and guidance to faculty, postdocs, and department administrators relating to pre-award and non-financial post-award administration of grants/contracts using in-depth understanding of applicable University policies, sponsor requirements, and federal regulations such as Uniform Guidance.
- Responsible for budget development based on in-depth understanding of University and sponsor requirements.
- Review and approve proposals as the institutional official before submission.
- Review and accept Federal awards on behalf of the University and School.
- Serve as the University representative liaison between the principal investigator and sponsor.
- Collaborate with internal and external central offices involved with research administration processes.
- Gain independence towards completing and passing Certification levels (I & II) which will authorize signature authority on a subset of sponsored projects.
*Other duties may also be assigned.
Strong candidates should possess the following traits/skills:
- Attention to detail.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Provide quality customer service with effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft programs and sponsor portals.
- Possess critical thinking skills.
- Ability to adapt to change.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):
Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):
- Knowledge of relevant governmental regulation (e.g. OMB Uniform Guidance, Cost Accounting Standards, Medicare, FDA, OHRP).
- Ability to understand and interpret university and sponsor policies.
- Strong analytical, interpersonal, and written and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
- Demonstrated commitment to personal responsibilities and value for safety, shown through communication of safety concerns and sue and promotion of safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:
Must obtain School of Medicine Process Manager Certification Level 1.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:
- Frequently perform desk based computer tasks, seated work, use a telephone and use light/fine grasping.
- Occasionally write by hand, lift, carry, push pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
- Rarely stand, walk, sort, and file paperwork or parts.
* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
May work extended or non-standard hours based on project deadlines or business cycle needs.
WORK STANDARDS:
- Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
- Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
- Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.
How to Apply
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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.
Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
