St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

Lead-Research Administrator (Psychology & Biobehavioral Sciences)

Memphis, TN · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$78k-$139kDetected 1 day ago
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Cap-exempt (no lottery)100
Sponsors year-round100
Entry-level history60
PERM / green-card track50
Fits your clock70

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States it is exempt from the H-1B cap

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About the role

  • Jude, you'll join a highly collaborative work culture that inspires you every day to be your best.
  • This includes work-life balance with generous paid time-off and on-campus conveniences that make life a little easier.
  • Solves problems quickly by identifying the root causes.

Responsibilities

  • Manage/ lead operations related to administration of grants and sponsored programs through planning and management of resources.
  • Manage activities related to grants and sponsored programs (e.g., review of proposal documents including budget, monitoring of subawards, award lifecycle management).
  • Support grant-related activities (e.g., preparation of proposals, cross-functional coordination for proposal development and submission).
  • Develop, prepare, revise, and finalize project budgets and provide budget justifications.
  • Lead process improvement within own team by developing and implementing SOPs, policies, and systems for efficient and effective delivery.
  • Perform other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and institution.
  • Maintains regular and predictable attendance.
  • Leads team meetings on an as needed basis and effectively communicates with cross-functional teams for results. Understands and uses digital tools of communication as needed. Speaks up in meetings, raises concerns, and shares information with team.
  • Maintains focus on goals.
  • Drives engagement and ownership for group to deliver ambitious results and solutions.

Requirements

  • When you work at St.
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams.
  • Proven performance in earlier role.
  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • 5+ years of experience managing multiple processes within financial administration as applicable to grants and contracts.
  • Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Required by Law:

Skills

  • Demonstrates strong knowledge/skills within area on a consistent basis to solve complex problems independently
  • Skills in communicating complex ideas effectively to diverse audiences and influence others to see different points of view.
  • Understanding of contract terms and conditions.
  • Skills in managing people, establishing goals and objectives, giving feedback and having frequent career conversations.
  • Knowledge of relevant regulatory compliance and documentation requirements relevant for scope of work.
  • Understanding of contract terms and conditions. Skills in drafting, reviewing, negotiating, amending and interpreting general agreements.

Compensation

  • In recognition of certain U.S. state and municipal pay transparency laws, St.
  • Jude is including a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role.
  • This is an estimate offered in good faith and a specific salary offer takes into account factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.
  • It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the salary range and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.
  • A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $78,000 - $139,360 per year for the role of Lead-Research Administrator (Psychology & Biobehavioral Sciences).
  • Coordinate proactively with cross-functional teams (e.g., principal investigators, research groups) to prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports.

Benefits

  • Minimum Education and/or Training:
  • Explore our exceptional benefits!

Company info

  • We are committed to a human-centered hiring experience.

Equal opportunity

  • St. Jude is an Equal Opportunity Employer
  • Jude is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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