Sponsored Research Coordinator

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. 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.

The Sponsored Research Coordinator, Incoming Subawards and Non-Federal Awards (INCO) Team, Office of Sponsored Research (OSR), under the general direction of the INCO Team Manager, assists the team to provide comprehensive central support for pre-award and non-accounting post award functions and services related to the administration of sponsored projects at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (Fred Hutch). As a part of the OSR team, the Sponsored Research Coordinator provides and maintains a high level of support services to and partnership with the Fred Hutch research community.

Provide general day-to-day operational support associated with activities related to incoming subawards and subcontracts, and incoming non-Federally sponsored awards.
• Prepare Budget Allocation Request (BAR) Forms for activation and modification of awards in Financial Management System, including, but not limited to restricted funding.
• Within delegated authorities, exercises independent judgment in reviewing proposals, including, but not limited to a limited pool of non-competing subaward applications submitted by Fred Hutch staff for restricted funding.
• Manage internal reporting and tracking processes, including, but not limited to, the Pre-Expiration list process and the Active without Award process, to ensure timely processing of activities.
• Assist in development and maintenance of tools to track monthly reports for management.
• May serve as primary contact on a limited portfolio assignment.
• Serve as a resource for interpreting, explaining and applying Fred Hutch and sponsor policies, as well as applicable regulations related to research administration issues.
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• HS Diploma or GED.
• Demonstrated ability to function successfully as an effective part of a collaborative team environment in a complex organization.
• Strong writing, editing, and communication skills sufficient to present and explain complex concepts, practices, policies, guidelines and procedures and their underlying principles.
• Demonstrated computer skills using Microsoft Office, including heavy use of Excel, Teams, and Outlook, as well as use of Word and PowerPoint.
• Ability to analyze complex information using logic and reasoning to define problems and formulate logical and objective conclusions.
• Ability to work in a changing environment, possess strong analytic/assessment skills, possess excellent organizational skills and be able to prioritize multiple responsibilities and deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability to balance tact, diplomacy, and assertiveness, and a demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships among a diverse constituency.
• Ability to work with a high degree of accuracy, productivity, and consistency.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in research administration or equivalent translatable skills from related industry and/or knowledge of awards from federal agencies, especially NIH.
• Experience or exposure to the use of Oracle or PeopleSoft financial systems and/or research administration products such as Huron Click, Research Ed or Cayuse.

The annual base salary range for this position is from $77,976 to $102,211, and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

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, income-based child care subsidy, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (22 days per year), paid sick leave (up to 30 calendar days per occurrence of a qualifying reason), paid holidays (13 days per year), and paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks).