Senior Administrative Coordinator: Scheduling & Events

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; Memphis, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, TN, is seeking a Senior Administrative Coordinator in Structural Biology. You will support a fast-paced department by handling calendars, meetings, events, purchasing, budgeting, and daily operations.

The role emphasizes relationship building, attention to detail, and cross-functional collaboration with faculty, lab teams, and senior leaders. It offers visibility, impactful projects, and a strong team culture within a mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in administration or related area; strong coordination skills.
• Substantial experience planning events, coordinating with stakeholders, and managing communication with senior leaders.
• Proficiency in document management, reporting, and analysis; strong office technology skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the department liaison for meeting scheduling, event management, logistics, and vendor coordination.
• Prepare ad hoc and recurring reports; analyze trends and communicate insights.
• Plan and coordinate department or organization-wide events and meetings.
• Assist in managing the department budget with managers and leaders.
• Lead small projects or support large, special projects; calendar and travel planning for executives.

Skills

Calendar management

Event coordination

Budgeting

Vendor management

Executive support

Document management

MS Office

Education

High school diploma/GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, TN, is seeking a Senior Administrative Coordinator in Structural Biology. You will support a fast-paced department by handling calendars, meetings, events, purchasing, budgeting, and daily operations.

The role emphasizes relationship building, attention to detail, and cross-functional collaboration with faculty, lab teams, and senior leaders. It offers visibility, impactful projects, and a strong team culture within a mission-driven environment.