Senior Admin Specialist, Host-Microbe Interactions (Onsite)

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; Lauderdale Courts (TN); On-site; USD 46,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital seeks an experienced Senior Administrative Specialist for Host-Microbe Interactions. The role provides comprehensive administrative support, liaising with faculty, researchers and external stakeholders to coordinate scheduling, purchasing and communications.

Regular onsite presence is required to ensure efficient departmental operations and timely responses. The position involves recruitment support, travel logistics, grant-related administration and process

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 4+ years of administration experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and office technologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support including calls handling, document formatting and editing, mail, and recording vendor contracts; schedule meetings.
• Coordinate with external vendors to support events and activities for the department.
• Assist with recruitment and onboarding activities and travel/logistics as needed.
• Maintain departmental records and support grant and research related administrative functions.

Skills

Administrative support

Calendar management

Vendor coordination

Communication

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital seeks an experienced Senior Administrative Specialist for Host-Microbe Interactions. The role provides comprehensive administrative support, liaising with faculty, researchers and external stakeholders to coordinate scheduling, purchasing and communications.

Regular onsite presence is required to ensure efficient departmental operations and timely responses. The position involves recruitment support, travel logistics, grant-related administration and process