Center Operations & Research Admin Leader

Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute in San Diego, CA seeks a Center Administrator for the Center for Metabolic and Liver Diseases to manage administrative, operational, and research support activities that advance the Center’s mission.

The role reports to the Center Director and coordinates leadership support, meetings, events, budgeting, and sponsor communications to enable scientific programs and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, accounting, research administration, communications, public administration or a related field.
• Five to seven years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a research, academic, healthcare, scientific, or nonprofit environment, including supporting sponsored research activities.
• Experience coordinating complex projects, programs, meetings, or events involving multiple stakeholders.
• Certified Research Administrator (CRA) or similar research administration certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Administrative Operations and Executive Support: serve as the primary administrative resource for the Center and support Center leadership.
• Manage day-to-day administrative operations including scheduling, travel, reimbursements, purchasing, recordkeeping, communications, and other activities.
• Coordinate with investigators, departments, sponsors, and stakeholders to support Center activities.
• Prepare and maintain correspondence, reports, presentations, and meeting materials.
• Support Center communications, outreach, and coordinating visiting scientists and guests.

Skills

Administrative experience

Project management

Communication skills

Microsoft 365

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute in San Diego, CA seeks a Center Administrator for the Center for Metabolic and Liver Diseases to manage administrative, operational, and research support activities that advance the Center’s mission.

The role reports to the Center Director and coordinates leadership support, meetings, events, budgeting, and sponsor communications to enable scientific programs and strategic initiatives.