Sr. Research Administrator, Oncology
About The Position
The Senior Research Administrator serves as a trusted partner to Oncology investigators and research teams, providing expert support throughout the lifecycle of sponsored projects, primarily in post-award grants and contract administration. The role manages a diverse portfolio of complex sponsored awards and supports financial stewardship, regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and customer service in support of the Department of Oncology’s research mission. The position independently oversees award management, including financial monitoring, reconciliation, reporting, compliance oversight, subaward administration, and resolution of complex administrative and financial issues. As needed, it also supports pre-award work such as proposal development, budget preparation, review of submission materials, and interpretation of sponsor guidelines and requirements. The Senior Research Administrator works with investigators, research teams, Finance Operations, Grants Operations, Grants Accounting, sponsor institutions, and other stakeholders to manage sponsored funding and provide guidance on sponsor requirements, compliance, financial management, and research administration practices. As a subject matter expert, the role contributes to policies, procedures, reports, training resources, and process improvements that strengthen compliance and operational efficiency. The position may be eligible for hybrid or remote work. Remote employees must travel to the Memphis campus for the interview process and/or orientation if selected, and travel to Memphis to work on-site for one week per quarter or as requested based on business needs. Regular and predictable attendance is required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- At least 4 years of experience in grant administration processes applicable to grants and sponsored programs, accounting, or related financial information systems.
- Experience working with relevant regulations.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams.
- Demonstrated performance in an earlier role.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, attention to detail, organization, analytical ability, sound judgment, and customer-service orientation.
- Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining accuracy and accountability.
Responsibilities
- Manage grants and sponsored programs, including proposal document and budget review, subaward monitoring, and primarily award lifecycle management.
- Ensure compliance with federal, sponsor, and institutional grant guidelines.
- Implement and monitor compliance with accounting standards, policies, procedures, and regulatory guidelines.
- Work proactively with cross-functional teams, including research teams and sponsor institutions, on audits and complex issue resolution.
- Contribute to developing policies and procedures to ensure high-quality team and department services.
- Lead development and maintenance of analytical and departmental reports, including account reconciliations.
- Reconcile and analyze grants and contracts in compliance with internal and departmental policies and established deadlines.
- Identify opportunities and provide input to improve efficiency and automate processes.
- Perform other duties as assigned to meet department and institutional goals and objectives.
- Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
