Administrative Manager: Radiology

St Jude Children's Research Hospital; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 71,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is seeking an experienced Administrative Manager to lead departmental operations and drive efficiency.

The role requires strategic oversight, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to implement policies that improve service quality and cost effectiveness. The position includes supervising staff, managing contracts, and guiding budgeting and workforce planning, with a focus on accountability and structured processes.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience managing administrative activities.
• Bachelor's degree and 3+ years experience if no 10+ years option.
• Experience in managing communications with cross functional leaders/stakeholders.
• Experience in managing people directly or indirectly.

Responsibilities

• Oversee administrative activities of a department.
• Administer departmental policies and procedures, evaluate results, and assist with budgets, strategic plans, or policies.
• Manage large/ critical contracts with vendors.
• Implement methods, measures, policies and processes to improve cost efficiency and quality of service.
• Manage communication at all levels, within and outside the department on administrative matters.
• Manage administrative budget of the department, tracking actuals and variances.
• Engage in hiring, goal setting, performance management, engagement and other people processes (must have at least two direct reports).
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet goals and objectives.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvement

Budget management

People management

Education

High school diploma/GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Administrative Manager who is a strong, self‑starting, and highly motivated leader. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast‑paced environment, takes initiative with confidence, and consistently drives operational excellence. This role requires someone who can lead with clarity, support cross‑functional teams, and proactively identify opportunities to improve processes and strengthen organizational efficiency. If you are a dependable professional who leads by example and excels at creating structure, organization, and accountability, we want to meet you.

The Administrative Manager oversees and manages the business operations of a department, supervise administrative staff, assist with administration of financial processes, collect and analyze data for report generating, facilitate contracts, design and implement policies and procedures to improve quality of service.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee administrative activities of a department.
• Administer departmental policies and procedures, evaluate results and performance, and assist with the development of new or modified budgets, strategic plans, or policies.
• Manage large/ critical contracts with vendors.
• Implement methods, measures, policies and processes to improve cost efficiency and quality of service.
• Manage communication at all levels, within and outside the department on administrative matters.
• Manage administrative budget of the department, tracking actuals and variances.
• Engage in hiring, goal setting, performance management, engagement and other people processes (must have at least two direct reports).
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and institution.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.

Minimum Education and/or Training

• High school diploma/GED required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Minimum Experience

• Minimum Experience: 10+ years of experience managing administrative activities.
• Experience Exception: Bachelor's degree and 3+ years experience managing administrative activities.
• Experience in managing communications with cross functional leaders/ stakeholders.
• Experience in managing people either directly or indirectly.

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Required by Law

• None

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Required by SJCRH Only

• None

Compensation

In recognition of certain U.S. state and municipal pay transparency laws, St. Jude is including a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This is an estimate offered in good faith and a specific salary offer takes into account factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the salary range and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $70,720 - $126,880 per year for the role of Administrative Manager.

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