Senior Administrator, PI Waiver and COI Management Plans

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
•    Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying complex university, federal, and sponsor policies related to research administration, PI eligibility, and conflict of interest.
•    Advanced knowledge of sponsored research regulations, including NIH and other federal funding agency requirements.
•    Experience providing independent analysis and written recommendations that inform senior leadership decision-making.
•    Proven ability to manage high-volume, high-risk workflows requiring sound judgment, discretion, and prioritization.
•    Experience developing or delivering training, guidance, or educational materials for faculty and research administrators.
•    Demonstrated ability to identify compliance gaps, assess risk, and recommend process or policy improvements.
•    Strong experience collaborating with central offices (e.g., research administration, legal, compliance, or IRB functions) in a complex academic or research environment.
•    Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex policy guidance clearly to diverse audiences.
•    Experience working in or closely with a Dean’s Office, Provost’s Office, or central research administration function.
 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):

Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):
•    Demonstrated ability to establish priorities, manage shifting priorities, and handle numerous time-sensitive projects with multiple deadlines.
•    Ability to accomplish goals working through formal and informal channels, with diplomacy and tactfulness.
•    Demonstrated creativity, problem solving, critical analysis, initiative, judgment and, decision-making skills.
•    Demonstrated ability to develop and meet budget goals.
•    Demonstrated solid planning and organizational skills.
•    Demonstrated experience working independently and as part of a team.
•    Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
•    Strong relevant subject matter knowledge.
•    Ability to direct the work of others, for jobs requiring supervision.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

•    Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks. 
•    Frequently stand/walk, sitting, grasp lightly/fine manipulation.
•    Occasionally use a telephone. 
•    Rarely lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh 11-20 pounds.

* - 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:

•    This position is based in Stanford’s Research Park and has the option of a telecommuting/hybrid schedule subject to operational needs.

The expected pay range for this position is $120,038 to $153,486 per annum.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of the salary the university reasonably expects to pay for a position upon hire. 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.

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.

WORK STANDARDS (from JDL)

•    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.