Lead Grants & Research Administrator

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 78,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, TN seeks a Lead-Research Administrator to independently support investigator proposal submissions and complex grant processes.

The role involves negotiating terms of federal contracts, managing budgets, and coordinating with investigators and cross-functional teams to ensure timely, compliant submissions. Strong communication and detail orientation are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years of experience managing multiple processes within financial administration as applicable to grants and contracts.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams.
• Proven performance in earlier role.

Responsibilities

• Manage/ lead operations related to administration of grants and sponsored programs through planning and management of resources.
• Manage activities related to grants and sponsored programs (e.g., review of proposal documents including budget, monitoring of subawards, award lifecycle management).
• Support grant-related activities (e.g., preparation of proposals, cross-functional coordination for proposal development and submission).
• Develop, prepare, revise, and finalize project budgets and provide budget justifications.
• Coordinate proactively with cross-functional teams to prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
• Review award progress, monitor project changes and ensure allowability of expenditures.
• Lead process improvement within own team by developing and implementing SOPs, policies, and systems for efficient and effective delivery.

Skills

Grant administration

Budget management

Contract negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Contract lifecycle management software

Job description

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, TN seeks a Lead-Research Administrator to independently support investigator proposal submissions and complex grant processes.

The role involves negotiating terms of federal contracts, managing budgets, and coordinating with investigators and cross-functional teams to ensure timely, compliant submissions. Strong communication and detail orientation are essential.