Senior Research Administrator (Hybrid) - Pediatrics

* Oversees research administration for assigned divisions in the Department of Pediatrics. Identifies areas needing improvement and suggests solutions providing procedures for senior leadership to approve/implement.* Monitors, analyzes, manages and prepare financial reports for faculty research portfolios.* Monitors grant and department research accounts in Workday.* Supervises and trains others in the submission of grant and contract proposals.* May oversee the submission and post award activities of research or clinical trial studies.* Responsible for research faculty and staff sourcing/payroll costing allocation in collaboration with Principal Investigators.* Supervises the purchasing function, ensuring maximum utilization of funds.* Prepares and manages annual salary planning process for research staff in assigned divisions.* Responsible for communicating and administering all policies and procedures to faculty and staff.* Monitors compliance of faculty and staff with internal and external policies and procedures in the appropriate conduct of research.* Maintains personnel records; directly oversees scheduling of employees, evaluation process and personnel problems (i.e. counseling measures and discharge of personnel). * Reviews and screens job applications and applicants; conduct interviews, hire and/or make recommendations for hiring new personnel.* Periodically reviews all non-academic appointments to ensure that appropriate job descriptions, titles and salaries are continuously maintained.* Recommends and participates in development and implementation of decisions, policies & procedures; identify and implement best practices and innovations.* Implements and maintains procedures to ensure efficient workflow, responsible for the proper training of staff.* Maintains professional public relations and efficiently handles complaints.* Serves as liaison in matters relating to research activities between the Department, School, University, outside agencies and collaborative institutions* Completes special projects as directed by senior leadership.* Organizes and attends meetings and conferences and participate in various Departmental and University committees.* Maintains confidential files.* Performs other duties as assigned.* Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.* Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.* Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.* WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.* WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.Washington University in St. Louis' collective success is significantly attributed to the passion and outstanding efforts of our community. Our staff, faculty and trainees are committed to excellence and dedicated to carrying out our missions of research, teaching and patient care.WashU prides itself on being a place where people matter, and serious work is done. Our people work together in an inclusive community that celebrates diverse perspectives, collaboration and innovation. We are a community of individuals inspired to work together to develop big ideas and tackle challenging problems.We value the well-being of our people. WashU strives to create a positive employee experience where staff, faculty and trainees thrive, both personally and professionally. Our employees find meaning, connection and vitality in their work and life with a healthy work-life balance and support to learn, grow and make an impact at WashU, the community and the world.**Useful Links****Accommodation**If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email View email address on click.appcast.io or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at View phone number on click.appcast.io and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.**Regulatory Postings**Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster(; ) #J-18808-Ljbffr Washington University