Center Administrator - Center Metabolic And Liver Diseases

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Full-Time Exempt Manager San Diego, California, San Diego, CA, US

Salary Range: $75,000.00 To $90,000.00 Annually

Sanford Burnham Prebys is much more than a research facility and hub for innovation; it’s a vibrant global community of talented scientists and researchers from over 30 countries. This worldwide representation enriches our perspectives and enhances our creative approach to solving complex scientific challenges.

We strive to be leaders not only in biomedical research but also in creating an environment where excellence thrives through collaboration across cultures and backgrounds. Our mission is to advance the biomedical sciences by cultivating the next generation of scientific leaders, providing meaningful opportunities for researchers of all backgrounds to learn, innovate, and make breakthrough discoveries that improve human health.

Together, we translate science into health.

The duties and responsibilities contained in the job description are intended to be examples of the accountabilities for which the person in the position will demonstrate competency through performance. The job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Duties and responsibilities are subject to change and other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Position Summary:

The Center Administrator for the Center for Metabolic and Liver Diseases serves as the principal administrative resource for the Center and is responsible for independently managing a broad range of administrative, operational, programmatic, and research support activities that advance the Center’s scientific mission. Reporting to the Center Director, the position provides comprehensive support to Center leadership and Principal Investigators and serves as a central point of coordination for Center operations, communications, meetings and events, strategic initiatives, and stakeholder engagement.

The Center Administrator is responsible for the day-to-day administration of Center operations, programs, and sponsored research activities. As the Center’s primary administrative resource, the position manages competing priorities, develops and maintains effective processes, resolves operational challenges, and supports the successful execution of the Center’s scientific, administrative, and strategic objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Administrative Operations and Executive Support

• Serve as the primary administrative and operational resource for the Center, supporting the Center Director and Principal Investigators in the execution of the Center’s scientific, administrative, and strategic priorities.
• Manage the day-to-day administrative operations of the Center, including scheduling, travel, reimbursements, purchasing, recordkeeping, communications, and other activities that support Center leadership, investigators, and research programs.
• Facilitate coordination among investigators, institutional departments, collaborators, sponsors, and other stakeholders to support the effective administration of Center activities.
• Prepare and maintain correspondence, reports, presentations, meeting materials, and other records necessary to support Center operations, planning, and reporting requirements.
• Support Center communications, outreach activities, and the administrative coordination of visiting scientists, collaborators, trainees, advisory board members, and other guests.

Research Administration

• Administer the full lifecycle of sponsored research activities, supporting investigators in the development, submission, management, and…