Research Administrator 2 (Remote Eligible)

About the role

The Department of Ophthalmology is seeking a highly motivated Research Administrator 2 (RA 2) to support faculty Principal Investigators (PIs) in the development and submission of external research proposals. This position will contribute to the department’s research mission by coordinating and managing pre-award activities, ensuring proposals are complete, accurate, and submitted in accordance with sponsor and Stanford requirements. The RA 2 will independently manage a variety of research proposals, including grants, contracts, program projects, and cooperative agreements, and will coordinate proposal components involving multiple PIs, subaward sites, and cross-school collaborations. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage competing priorities and deadlines with limited supervision. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential for working effectively with faculty, research teams, central research administration offices, and external collaborators. This role is well suited for someone who enjoys supporting research, navigating complex processes, and working collaboratively in a dynamic academic and medical environment.

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