Administrative Coordinator for Research Center Operations

St Jude Children's Research Hospital; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is seeking an experienced Administrative Specialist to support faculty, scientists, and leadership in a collaborative scientific environment.

The role coordinates complex activities, recruitment visits, onboarding, and cross-team collaboration across the center. The ideal candidate will manage calendars, travel, events, and reporting while maintaining discretion with confidential information.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 6+ years of admin experience; or Bachelor's + 2+ years in administration.
• Experience coordinating events, vendor management, and stakeholder communications.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and office technologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative support to Center faculty, staff, and leadership.
• Manage complex calendars, travel, meetings, and visitor logistics.
• Coordinate recruitment visits, onboarding, and collaborations with partners.
• Liaise with HR, IS, Facilities, Finance, and other St. Jude teams.
• Process purchasing requests, expense reports, invoices, and vendor additions.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project coordination

Attention to detail

Diplomacy

Stakeholder management

Verbal/written communication

Multi-tasking

Relationship building

Education

High school diploma/GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is seeking an experienced Administrative Specialist to support faculty, scientists, and leadership in a collaborative scientific environment.

The role coordinates complex activities, recruitment visits, onboarding, and cross-team collaboration across the center. The ideal candidate will manage calendars, travel, events, and reporting while maintaining discretion with confidential information.