Research Administrator I
About The Position
The Research Administrator I supports investigators and staff throughout the grant and contract proposal submission process and helps administer a varied portfolio of sponsored awards. The role independently supports proposal submissions, manages competing priorities, and provides customer service to internal and external stakeholders. It maintains accurate, organized, and timely activity records; helps develop protocols, templates, and other resources; and interprets and applies federal and sponsor guidelines and regulatory documents. The position collaborates with individuals across St. Jude to further the institution’s research portfolio. The role assists with grant and sponsored-program management, including preparing and reviewing proposal documents and budgets, monitoring subawards, and managing award lifecycles, under some supervision. It supports compliance, coordinates issue resolution with research teams and sponsors, assists with negotiating standard terms for basic non-industrial sponsored research agreements, and prepares or revises project budgets and justifications. Regular and predictable attendance is required.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required; applications from upcoming graduates are welcome.
- Some experience with grants and sponsored-program administration and related regulations is preferred.
- Detail orientation, accuracy, and organization.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and provide customer service to internal and external customers.
- Ability to read, interpret, and apply federal and sponsor guidelines and regulatory documents.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of NIH, NSF, and private funding foundations; some experience working with sponsors is a plus but not required.
- Innovative thinking and ability to identify ways to streamline processes and improve outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Assist with management of grants and sponsored programs, including preparing and reviewing proposal documents and budgets, monitoring subawards, and managing award lifecycles, under some supervision.
- Read, interpret, and apply federal and other sponsor guidelines and regulatory compliance requirements to support investigators and relevant teams.
- Coordinate with research teams and sponsor institutions to support issue resolution.
- Assist in negotiating standard terms and conditions for basic non-industrial sponsored research agreements, ensuring consistency with institutional policies.
- Support the development, preparation, revision, and finalization of project budgets and budget justifications.
- Maintain accurate, organized, and timely activity records.
- Assist in developing protocols, templates, and additional resources.
- Perform other duties as assigned to meet department and institutional goals and objectives.
- Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
Benefits
- Comprehensive training and coaching through extensive training programs.
- Career growth and professional development opportunities.
- Opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization focused on research and treatment for pediatric catastrophic diseases.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
