Business Manager, Center Business Operations_

Seattle

The Center for Child Health, Behavior and Development (CCHBD) is seeking a Center Business Manager (CBM) to lead the research administration support team for the Center. The CBM applies their expertise in research administration to ensure excellent pre-award and post-award support of approximately 135 CHBD Center members with an annual portfolio of about $30M. Great communication skills and team leadership is an important part of a successful CBM as the position supervises 11 FTE including Grant and Contract Administrators and Administrative Assistants. Creating a working environment for support staff that is professionally rewarding and supportive of growth is a key function. The CBM is a collaborative position that requires interactions with colleagues across the Seattle Children’s Research Institute in the course of their work including the Center Directors, faculty members, and research staff to support Center activities.

In addition to research pre- and post- award oversight, the role includes oversight of the Center’s operations budget and the management of research operations support functions including purchasing, personnel space allocation, personnel management, and core service utilization. Financial and research compliance responsibilities are demonstrated through ensuring good practice with pre-award proposal development, post-award budget management and communication with staff and researchers to support compliance with applicable processes and policies. The ability to analyze data and performance metrics for process improvement is an important skill to ensure team growth and continued excellent performance and process improvements as we seek to achieve annual strategic goals. The CBM is a valued leadership position that supports CHBD’s research administration and operational work.

**Required Education/Experience:**

- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business management, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

- Minimum five years related experience, which must include administrative/management experience, and at least 3 years experience within the grants and contracts arena including pre- and post-award activities in all of the following: National Institute of Health and other federal grants, private foundation grants, and industry contracts.

- Minimum two years supervisory experience.

**Required Credentials:** - N/A.

**Preferred:**

- Certified Research Administrator or equivalent experience.

- Experience managing a recharge/core in compliance with federal policies.

- At least 2 years' experience in leading continuous improvement projects.

**Compensation Range**

$111,904.00 - $167,856.00 per year

**Salary Information**

This compensation range was calculated based on full-time employment (2080 hours worked per calendar year). Offers are determined by multiple factors including equity, skills, experience, and expertise, and may vary within the range provided.

**Disclaimer for Out of State Applicants**

This compensation range is specific to Seattle, positions located outside of Seattle may be compensated differently depending on various factors **.**

**Benefits Information**

Seattle Children’s offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more. Additional details on our benefits can be found on our website www.seattlechildrens.org/careers/benefits .

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