Senior Research Administrator (Hybrid) - Pediatrics

Washington University in St. Louis

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Manage pre-award activities, perform post-award activities, and provide research administration oversight including personnel, payroll, budgeting, and operations management for large and complex divisions within the Department of Pediatrics.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
Accounting (7 Years)
Grants Administration (3 Years)

Nice To Haves

Master's degree
Adobe Acrobat
Agency Compliance
Analytical Thinking
Computer Literacy
Decision Making
Development of Action Plans
Independent Judgment
Influencing Skills
Interpersonal Communication
Knowledge Management Systems
Methodical Problem Solving
Microsoft Office
Oral Communications
Persuasion
Pitching Ideas
Regulatory Interpretation
Research Management
Self-Organization (Business)
Spreadsheets
Supervisory Management
Task Organization
Word Processing
Workday Software
Written Communication

Responsibilities

Oversees research administration for assigned divisions in the Department of Pediatrics.
Identifies areas needing improvement and suggests solutions providing procedures for senior leadership to approve/implement.
Monitors, analyzes, manages and prepare financial reports for faculty research portfolios.
Monitors grant and department research accounts in Workday.
Supervises and trains others in the submission of grant and contract proposals.
May oversee the submission and post award activities of research or clinical trial studies.
Responsible for research faculty and staff sourcing/payroll costing allocation in collaboration with Principal Investigators.
Supervises the purchasing function, ensuring maximum utilization of funds.
Prepares and manages annual salary planning process for research staff in assigned divisions.
Responsible for communicating and administering all policies and procedures to faculty and staff.
Monitors compliance of faculty and staff with internal and external policies and procedures in the appropriate conduct of research.
Maintains personnel records; directly oversees scheduling of employees, evaluation process and personnel problems (i.e. counseling measures and discharge of personnel).
Reviews and screens job applications and applicants; conduct interviews, hire and/or make recommendations for hiring new personnel.
Periodically reviews all non-academic appointments to ensure that appropriate job descriptions, titles and salaries are continuously maintained.
Recommends and participates in development and implementation of decisions, policies & procedures; identify and implement best practices and innovations.
Implements and maintains procedures to ensure efficient workflow, responsible for the proper training of staff.
Maintains professional public relations and efficiently handles complaints.
Serves as liaison in matters relating to research activities between the Department, School, University, outside agencies and collaborative institutions.
Completes special projects as directed by senior leadership.
Organizes and attends meetings and conferences and participate in various Departmental and University committees.
Maintains confidential files.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Up to 22 days of vacation
10 recognized holidays
Sick time
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness challenges
Annual health screenings
Mental health resources
Mindfulness programs and courses
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Financial resources
Access to dietitians
4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.
Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs.
Adult care resources.
Covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.