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DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience with Stanford's research process is desired.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):

Bachelor's degree and one year of job related 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:

Cardinal Curriculum 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 reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform 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.
  

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.