Sr. Research Administrator, Oncology

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Memphis, TN

1d • $70,720 - $126,880

About The Position

The Senior Research Administrator serves as a trusted partner to Oncology investigators and research teams, providing expert support across the full lifecycle of sponsored projects, primarily in post-award grants and contract administration. The role manages a diverse portfolio of complex sponsored awards while ensuring 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 supports pre-award work such as proposal development, budget preparation, submission-material review, and interpretation of sponsor guidelines and requirements.

Working collaboratively with investigators, research teams, Finance Operations, Grants Operations, Grants Accounting, sponsor institutions, and other stakeholders, the Senior Research Administrator advises faculty and staff 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.

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.
• Proven performance in an earlier role.

Responsibilities

• Manage grants and sponsored programs, including review of proposal documents and budgets, subaward monitoring, and award lifecycle management.
• Ensure compliance with federal, sponsor, and institutional grant guidelines, and 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 the development of team and departmental policies and procedures to ensure high-quality services.
• Lead the 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 or automate current processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet department and institutional goals and objectives.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior