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We are searching for a motivated Research Administration Manager I to join our exceptional team at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle, WA.
Growing your career as a Full Time Research Administration Manager I is a great opportunity to develop competitive skills.
If you are strong in decision-making, persuasion and have the right experience for the job, then apply for the position of Research Administration Manager I at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center today!

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

 

With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. These values are grounded in and expressed through the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an anti-racist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, anti-racism and inclusion.

 

The Center for Metastasis Research Excellence (MET-X) is recruiting a Research Administration Manager to help launch, develop, and manage the administrative components of this exciting new program. This position works closely with the MET-X Director to identify program needs and acts independently to research and deliver solutions. This position will report to and receive mentoring from the Program Operations Director with a strong dotted line to the MET-X Director.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES

The ideal candidate must work independently to develop operational goals, and determine courses of action to accomplish said goals. They will collaborate with PIs and interface with other departments as needed on administrative and strategic planning. They will advise the MET-X Director and on relevant matters, develop effective solutions to administrative issues and provide input to broader program and division planning as needed.

JOB DUTIES

1. Develop short and long term goals, procure necessary resources and determine courses of action to accomplish goals for the research administration function.
2. Coordinate and plan all operational aspects of MET-X activities, including but not limited to faculty meetings, research-in-progress meetings and annual retreats.
3. Coordinate faculty searches, working closely with search committees, HR and division administration.
4. Oversee pilot fund proposal and awarding activities, working closely with research administrators and administrative departments to ensure timely activation of MET-X pilot funding, monitoring progress, and extensions/financial closeout as appropriate.
5. Help put together large program grant proposals driven by MET-X members for various metastasis-related funding opportunities.
6. Manage financial forecasting and budgets for MET-X, including development of related tools, requesting and tracking non-sponsored funding, managing incoming philanthropic funding, approving departmental purchases.
7. Prepare and disseminate program communications.
8. Identify general administrative needs and oversee the delivery of related services for the work unit, including office organization, file maintenance, space and resources, service contracts, calendaring, conference and travel arrangements, HR and payroll coordination, etc.
9. Develop and implement administrative policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in business, public administration or related field or equivalent experience
• 5+ of progressive experience in research administration and federal grant and contraction administration (NIIH, DOD, NSF, etc.)
• Strong budgetary, communication and organizational skills
• Ability to manage complex activities in a research setting and to work effectively with a variety of people
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Ability to source data from systems and generate customized reports
• Ability to navigate complex internal systems and departments

Preferred Qualifications

• Exemplary communication and organizational skills and ability to execute on ideas.
• Supervisory or mentoring experience
• Experience developing customized reports to assist with program oversight
• Experience with award distribution (developing and releasing funding opportunities, application review and award dissemination)

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccine requirement, with exceptions only for approved medical or religious accommodations. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees must, prior to their first day of employment:
Provide proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 ; OR
Initiate the accommodations process to request a religious or medical accommodation (medical accommodations require a healthcare provider’s certification).

 

A statement describing your commitment and contributions toward greater diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in your career or that will be made through your work at Fred Hutch is requested of all finalists.

The annual base salary range for this position is from $91,936 to $145,318 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.  

 

This position may be eligible for relocation assistance .  

This position may be eligible for a sign-on bonus.  

 

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks), and partially paid sabbatical leave (up to 6 months).  

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We are committed to cultivating a workplace in which diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We are an Affirmative Action employer. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds to apply and desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance/and or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to our Employee Services Center at View email address on careers-fhcrc.icims.com or by calling Show phone number.

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● Company offers great benefits
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