Grants and Finance Specialist

Palo Alto, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Summary

Job Title: Research Development Coordinator

Location: Palo Alto CA 94304

Duration: 3 Months

Number of hours per week: 40 hours per week

Shift timing/schedule: 8am-5pm

This role will be in a hybrid agreement frequenting but is remote eligible.

Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated hard-working professional to work in the role of Research Development Coordinator under the general direction of the Research Operations Manager to develop implement and administer the vision strategy and goals of the various research efforts within the department. The role of this position will oversee both pre and post award portfolios for our research population collaborating with faculty and researchers to develop and manage their funding sources. This role requires serving as a resource expert supporting the growth and development of our faculty and research efforts. Candidate should be adept at multitasking extremely detail-oriented self-motivated and a strong team player. Excellent communication skills are essential for high-level interactions within our diverse academic and medical community.

Duties Include:

Participate with principal investigator in the preparation of the administrative components of proposals within parameters of sponsored and nonsponsored 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.
Understand apply and advise on client s and government policies for projects.
Serve as a resource on subject area and overall technical resource to principal investigator and other client s staff.

Desired Qualifications:

Extensive knowledge of policies related to research administration (Uniform Guidance sponsor policies and practices)
Strong understanding of systems such as Stanford Electronic Research Administration (SeRA) Oracle financials Commitment Management System iLab Business Intelligence reporting module.

Education & Experience:

Bachelor s degree and three years of job-related experience.

Knowledge skills and abilities (required):

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 Cardinal Curriculum I and II within first year in role.
Knowledge of procurement needs including solesourcing cost analyses vendor requirements and small business reporting.
Knowledge of property management requirements related to 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 & licenses:

Cardinal Curriculum I and II must be completed to remain in this position.
Certified Accountant or Auditor or similar credential desired.

Job Title: Research Development Coordinator Location: Palo Alto CA 94304 Duration: 3 Months Number of hours per week: 40 hours per week Shift timing/schedule: 8am-5pm This role will be in a hybrid agreement frequenting but is remote eligible. Summary We are seeking a highly motivated hard-wo...