Memphis, Tennessee, United States · Hybrid
$71k–$127k/yr
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Skills: Post-award Grant Administration, Contract Administration, Financial Monitoring, Regulatory Compliance, Subaward Administration
Memphis, Tennessee, United States · On-site
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Memphis, Tennessee, United States · On-site
$86k–$155k/yr
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Memphis, Tennessee, United States · On-site
$34/hr–$61/hr
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Memphis, Tennessee, United States · On-site
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Memphis, Tennessee, United States · On-site
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Memphis, Tennessee, United States · On-site
$86k–$155k/yr
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Memphis, Tennessee, United States · On-site
$66k–$114k/yr
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Memphis, Tennessee, United States · On-site
$26/hr–$45/hr
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Memphis, Tennessee, United States · On-site
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Memphis, Tennessee, United States · On-site
$31/hr–$55/hr
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Memphis, Tennessee, United States · On-site
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Memphis, Tennessee, United States · On-site
$126k–$238k/yr
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Memphis, Tennessee, United States · On-site
$78k–$139k/yr
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Memphis, Tennessee, United States · On-site
$95k–$170k/yr
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Memphis, Tennessee, United States · On-site
$31/hr–$55/hr
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Memphis, Tennessee, United States • Hybrid
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The Senior Research Administrator manages the full lifecycle of sponsored projects for Oncology investigators, focusing primarily on post-award financial stewardship and compliance. This includes overseeing award management, financial reporting, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure operational excellence.
A Bachelor's degree and at least 4 years of experience in grant administration, accounting, or related financial systems are required. Candidates must have a proven track record of working with relevant regulations and cross-functional teams.
The Senior Research Administrator serves as a trusted partner to Oncology investigators and research teams, providing expert support across the full lifecycle of sponsored projects, with a primary focus on post-award grants and contract administration. This role is responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of complex sponsored awards while ensuring sound financial stewardship, regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and exceptional customer service in support of the Department of Oncology's research mission.
The Senior Research Administrator independently oversees award management activities, including financial monitoring, reconciliation, reporting, compliance oversight, subaward administration, and resolution of complex administrative and financial issues. As needed, the position also supports pre-award activities, including proposal development, budget preparation, review of submission materials, and interpretation of sponsor guidelines and requirements. The successful candidate will be comfortable navigating both pre- and post-award functions and adapting to evolving departmental needs.
Working in a highly collaborative environment, the Senior Research Administrator partners closely with investigators, research teams, Finance Operations, Grants Operations, Grants Accounting, sponsor institutions, and other institutional stakeholders to ensure effective management of sponsored funding throughout the award lifecycle. This role serves as a key resource for faculty and staff, providing guidance on sponsor requirements, regulatory compliance, financial management, and research administration best practices.
The ideal candidate is a proactive, solutions-oriented professional with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a strong commitment to customer service. They are highly organized, thrive in a team-based environment, and have the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining accuracy and accountability. Success in this role requires sound judgment, strong analytical capabilities, and the ability to build productive relationships across diverse stakeholders.
As a subject matter expert in research administration, the Senior Research Administrator contributes to the development of policies, procedures, reports, training resources, and process improvements that strengthen compliance, enhance operational efficiency, and support the continued growth and success of Oncology research programs.
Job Responsibilities:
Manage administration of grants and sponsored programs (e.g., review of proposal documents including budget, monitoring of subawards, primarily award lifecycle management).
Ensure compliance with federal, sponsor or institutional guidelines related to grants. Implement and monitor compliance with current accounting standards, policies, procedures and regulatory guidelines.
Proactively work with cross-functional teams (e.g., research team, sponsor institutions) on matters related to audits and complex issue resolution.
Actively contributes to the development of policies and procedures to ensure high-quality services of own team/ department.
Lead development and maintenance of analytical & departmental reports including account reconciliations.
Reconcile and analyze grants and contracts in compliance with internal and departmental policy while adhering to established deadlines.
Identify opportunities and provide inputs to improve efficiency/ automate current processes.
Perform other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and institution.
Maintains regular and predictable attendance.
Minimum Education:
Bachelor's degree required.
Minimum Experience:
Minimum Requirement: 4+ years of experience in grant administration processes as applicable to grants and sponsored programs or accounting experience or related financial information systems.
Experience working with relevant regulations.
Experience working with cross-functional teams.
Proven performance in earlier role.
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ALSAC is the largest healthcare-related charity in the United States. Founded in 1957 by Danny Thomas, our sole mission is to raise the funds and awareness needed to operate and maintain St. Jude Children's Research Hospital®. While our headquarters can be found in Memphis, Tennessee, we have additional offices in more than 30 locations across the country and in Puerto Rico with positions in fundraising, marketing, digital, information technology, legal, finance and many other disciplines all supporting our lifesaving mission - Finding cures. Saving children. ® At ALSAC, we believe in hiring the best and brightest from around the globe, and in 2020 we were named #1 on Fast Company's 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators. With a concerted focus on diversity and inclusion, we value and respect the contributions of all of our employees. Our work environment encourages everyone to be their authentic selves as we strive together towards a day when “no child dies in the dawn of life.” As we look to the future, we understand that we must be relentlessly innovative. Our work helps fuel the groundbreaking research and treatment at St. Jude and ensures that families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food — because all a family should worry about is helping their child live. View our career opportunities at https://www.stjude.org/jobs/alsac.html and follow ALSAC across social media using @stjude. To learn more about the research hospital, follow St. Jude Children's Research Hospital on LinkedIn. For specific career opportunities available through the hospital, visit www.stjude.org/JoinOurMission.
Offices: 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, US · 262 Danny Thomas Pl, Memphis, TN 38105, US · 2 Pine West Plaza, Suite 202, Albany, NY 12205, US · 53 Perimeter Center East, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30346, US · 9111 Jollyville Road, Suite 113, Austin, TX 78759, US
ALSAC is the largest healthcare-related charity in the United States. Founded in 1957 by Danny Thomas, our sole mission is to raise the funds and awareness needed to operate and maintain St. Jude Children's Research Hospital®. While our headquarters can be found in Memphis, Tennessee, we have additional offices in more than 30 locations across the country and in Puerto Rico with positions in fundraising, marketing, digital, information technology, legal, finance and many other disciplines all supporting our lifesaving mission - Finding cures. Saving children. ® At ALSAC, we believe in hiring the best and brightest from around the globe, and in 2020 we were named #1 on Fast Company's 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators. With a concerted focus on diversity and inclusion, we value and respect the contributions of all of our employees. Our work environment encourages everyone to be their authentic selves as we strive together towards a day when “no child dies in the dawn of life.” As we look to the future, we understand that we must be relentlessly innovative. Our work helps fuel the groundbreaking research and treatment at St. Jude and ensures that families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food — because all a family should worry about is helping their child live. View our career opportunities at https://www.stjude.org/jobs/alsac.html and follow ALSAC across social media using @stjude. To learn more about the research hospital, follow St. Jude Children's Research Hospital on LinkedIn. For specific career opportunities available through the hospital, visit www.stjude.org/JoinOurMission.
Offices: 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, US · 262 Danny Thomas Pl, Memphis, TN 38105, US · 2 Pine West Plaza, Suite 202, Albany, NY 12205, US · 53 Perimeter Center East, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30346, US · 9111 Jollyville Road, Suite 113, Austin, TX 78759, US
