Cancer Clinical Trials Office Research Administrator 1🔍School of Medicine, Stanford, California, United States📁Finance📅Aug 09, 2019 Post Date📅84287 Requisition #Cancer Clinical TrialsOffice Research Administrator 1

The Stanford CancerInstitute (SCI) is one of only 49 National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designatedComprehensive Cancer Centers in the country. As a NCI-designated ComprehensiveCancer Center the SCI is a dynamic and stimulating place to work as itmaintains the highest level of scientific rigor, institutional support andcoordination for the complete range of cancer-related research, includingbasic, translational, clinical and population-based science. The SCI brings together faculty withcancer-relevant expertise from four Schools and over 30 departments throughoutthe University. The Cancer Clinical Trials Office (CCTO) is an integralcomponent of the Stanford Cancer Institute since the vital work performed thereenables our cancer center to translate research from the laboratory into theclinical setting. Given the SCI’s mission, breadth, and depth it employs ~275 staffmembers (inclusive of the CCTO) in a fast-paced environment with tremendousopportunities for our Clinical Research teams.

The Stanford University NCI DesignatedCancer Clinical Trials Office seeks a Research Administrator 1. This position will report to the CancerClinical Trials Office (CCTO) Financial Manager. The Research Administrator 1is a primary point of contact for sponsor and University clinical researchcontract administrators and assists with the triaging of new assignmentsthrough the CCTO intake system. Workingin collaboration with the Cancer Clinical Trial Financial Specialists, faculty, business managers and otherdepartments, hospital and University staff, the Research Administrator 1 reviewsintake requests for new and existing clinical trial proposals and amendments.This includes but is not limited to protocol review and interpretation, assist with budget development foramendments, perform budget checks on all new budgets completed by CCTOFinancial Specialists , ensuring that the contract budgets and paymentschedules/terms meets sponsor, University, hospital and School pre-and post-award guidelines/regulations. The Research Administrator 1 will enterinformation in the SeRA( Stanford Electronic ResearchAdministrator) databaseand ensure that University compliance requirements are met.

Duties include:

Assist in the preparation of routine proposals within parameters of sponsored and non-sponsored research guidelines. Coordinate 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, including cost-sharing awards if applicable.

Review and understand the terms and conditions of sponsored projects administered, including linked/footnoted terms and conditions not provided in hard copy or electronic copy.

Initiate expenditures; monitor post award spending and commitment activity. Review and certify monthly expenditure statements, and facilitate quarterly review by principal investigators.

Download and monitor reports supporting project status, and use forecasting and decision aides under guidance.

Participate in contract closeout process and audit inquiries; submit final reports and certificates.

Coordinate and organize events, such as conferences, meetings, site visits, or sponsor reviews, related to sponsored projects as needed.

Participate in and contribute to process improvements and group projects.

Involved with reviewing, assigning and working on requests submitted through the CCTO REDCap system.

Backup for completing labor schedules and adjustments for CCTO staff.

* - Other duties may also be assigned
EDUCATION& EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):

Bachelor's degree and one year of jobrelated experience, or combination of education and experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):

Ability to learn and stay updated about university and government policies (FAR, Cost Accounting Standards, Office of Management and Budget circulars, sponsored guidelines, etc.) to properly administer sponsored projects.

Demonstrated understanding of terminology, such as compliance, title, sub-contractor, consultant, audit, and accounting review.

Willingness and ability to understand and interpret university policies and procedures.

Excellent oral, written, and verbal communication skills.

Excellent analytical skills; demonstrated expertise in Excel and web-based tools.

Strong accounting skills; knowledge of basic accounting principles.

Ability to complete Cardinal Curriculum I and II while in position.

Extreme attention to detail.

Ability to work well independently, but also to seek assistance when needed.

Excellent time management and organizational skills.

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:CardinalCurriculum I and II must be completed to remain in this position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

Frequently sit, grasp lightly, use fine manipulation and perform desk-based computer tasks, lift, carry, push and pull objects weighing up to ten pounds.

Occasionally stand, walk, grasp forcefully, use a telephone, write by hand and sort and file paperwork or parts.

Rarely lift, carry, push and pull objects weighing 11-20 pounds.

* -Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonableaccommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation toperform the essential functions of his or her job.

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.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Job Code: 4481
• Employee Status: Regular
• Grade: F
• Department URL: http://cancer.stanford.edu/
• Requisition ID: 84287