What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Administrative Support position at Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego?
Due to the business needs of the departments, applicants must be bilingual in English and Spanish.
JOB SUMMARY:
Coordinates and performs department/unit administrative activities, including but not limited to, storing, retrieving and integrating information for dissemination to staff, customers, clients, vendors, patients and families. Coordinates functions required to ensure smooth operations, plans and executes projects within scope of responsibility, and works with external, inter and intra departmental teams to support department/unit. Provides training and orientation for new staff and troubleshoots office technologies. Assists in the preparation and processing of grant proposals, maintains grant documents, responds to inquiries pertaining to requirements of federally-funded grants, organizes and maintains workflow of the Research office and recognizes and respects the confidential nature of information in the Research area.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma, GED or foreign equivalent
2 years of experience
Prior hospital, health care, university, legal or research experience
Experience working with confidential information in a multi-disciplinary environment, performing and prioritizing multi-task assignments under minimal supervision and meeting results and deadlines
Basic accounting or budget monitoring and analysis experience
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Associate's Degree
3 years of experience
Typing at 50 words per minute
Software specific to departmental needs
Experience with external funding agencies in developing contract or grant funding or working with concepts and methods related to grant funding including federal, state and local regulations
Experience specific to area of support
