The Research Management Group in Stanford University’s School of Medicine is seeking a candidate with extensive experience (7- years minimum) in Research Administration to lead and manage a team of Research Process Managers (RPMs) who provide a broad range of support for research administration to faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and department administrators with pre- and post- award activities.  Knowledge of federal regulations that govern sponsored projects and proficiency with both federal and non-federal sponsor policies and processes needed.  Associate Director to manage and provide daily operational leadership specific to policy interpretation and complex problem solving.  Act as the institutional official with delegated signature authority for sponsored projects in the School of Medicine. A remote work arrangement may be considered for candidates with the appropriate background and experience, depending on business needs of each unit. Remote workers’ schedules are based in the Pacific Time zone.

* - Other duties may also be assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):

• Bachelor's degree and seven years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):

• Expert knowledge and fluency of governmental regulations (e.g., Federal Acquisition Regulation, OMB Uniform Guidance, Cost Accounting Standards).
• Expert knowledge and ability to understand and interpret university and sponsor policies.
• Exceptional ability to work well with Stanford’s colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Demonstrated commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety, shown through communication of safety concerns and use and promotion of safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Excellent communication skills to convey university policies and pre and post award procedures to all levels of employees and faculty.
• Demonstrated ability to lead discussions related to personnel performance, development, and growth.
• Demonstrated supervisory skills including conflict resolution.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:

• School of Medicine Research Process Manager Certification Levels 1 and 2.

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 .

As an organization that receives federal funding, Stanford University has a COVID-19 vaccination requirement that will apply to all university employees, including those working remotely in the United States and applicable subcontractors. To learn more about COVID policies and guidelines for Stanford University Staff, please visit  https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/working-stanford/covid-19/interim-policies/covid-19-surveillance-testing-policy