Research Administrator II

Research Administrator II

The Department of Bone Marrow Transplantation & Cell Therapy is looking for a detail-oriented Research Administrator II to join their team. The Research Administrator II serves as a key figure in the research mission of the institution. Duties include independently supporting investigators through the entire proposal submission process; administration of a large, high dollar and varied portfolio of sponsored awards that may include federal and non-federal grants, contracts, subawards, and multiple faculty and locations. Management of competing priorities while providing excellence in customer service to internal and external customers; ensuring activity records are accurate, appropriately organized and recorded in a timely manner; independently negotiating sponsored agreements and contracts; serving as a training resource for faculty and staff at all levels; identification and dissemination of potential funding sources for faculty constituency; development of documentation of protocols, templates, and additional resources; read; interpret; disseminate and or apply federal and other sponsor guidelines and regulatory documents.

At St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, we know what can be achieved when the brightest scientific minds face the fewest barriers. That's why we provide world-class facilities. State-of-the-art technologies. Extraordinary support. And a collaborative, bench-to-bedside environment where you can see, firsthand, how your science translates into survival for the children we serve. Quite simply, at St. Jude, we encourage you to dream big, and we give you everything you need to be the force behind our cures.

What St. Jude Gives to You:

• Generous time off policy
• Excellent healthcare coverage with employer-paid employee insurance premiums
• Access to an on-campus gym
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• On-site Health Clinic and Pharmacy
• Immigration services
• This position has an opportunity for a hybrid work schedule.

Responsibilities:

• Reviews proposals to external funding sources, from submission to award; ensures adherence to sponsor and institutional requirements; develops and reviews budgets; verifies that all requirements regarding governmental certifications are addressed
• Serves as a key member in the research mission to manage a larger caseload assignment and projects of varying type and complexity from a variety of sponsors with minor assistance, while managing competing priorities
• Independently negotiates standard and more complex terms and conditions associated with basic non-industrial sponsored research agreements and sub awards consistent with institutional policy and practice that are programmatically and fiscally responsive
• Serves as a mentor and or training resource for faculty, departmental administrators and office staff
• Works collaboratively with individuals involved in the research enterprise, including sponsors, institution and departments to facilitates problem resolution
• Assists with internal and external audits pertaining to the activities in grants and contracts
• Engages in professional development activities in order to stay current with regulatory requirements and best practices in research administration
• Identifies and disseminates potential funding sources to principal investigators
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance
• Performs other related duties as assigned in order to meet the goals of the department and institution

Special Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Knowledge of research administration
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to adapt to changing conditions, diverse job tasks, competing priorities and performing necessary duties to support fellow team members in conjunction with accomplishing the mission of the organization
• Ability to function under extreme fluctuating levels of time constraints and stress
• Ability to work as part of a cooperative, mission-focused team in a fast-paced, deadline oriented environment
• Ability to read and understand complex guidance documents which will include departmental, institutional, agency and federal policies and guidelines and develop a course of action
• Ability to effectively prioritize competing requests from internal and external customers
• Organizational and time management skills to meet frequent deadlines
• Ability to prepare and monitor budgets. Knowledge needed for calculations, as well as verbal ability to explain budgets to individuals who are not knowledgeable in accounting
• Excellent communication and customer service skills

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor's degree is required, preferably in a business or a related field. Master's degree preferred

Minimum Experience:

• Five (5) years of grant and contract, IRB, IACUC, research administration or related experience is required

St. Jude is an Equal Opportunity Employer

No Search Firms:

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. Please do not call or email. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee or other representative at St. Jude via email, the internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place and approved by HR will result in no fee being paid in the event the candidate is hired by St. Jude.

COVID-19 vaccine:

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital has mandated the COVID-19 vaccine for all employees, excluding those with an approved medical or religious accommodation, as a condition of employment.