[Hiring] Senior Grant Administrator @Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Role Description

MSK is seeking a Senior Grant Administrator to join the Monitoring & Outreach Unit of the Office of Research and Project Administration (ORPA). Reporting to the Manager, Research and Project Administration, this position serves an integral function by overseeing critical post-award administration processes that support the broader research community.

• Establish sponsored research awards in eGrants in accordance with sponsor terms and conditions, institutional policies, and applicable federal regulations.
• Process complex post-award actions, including continuations, supplements, amendments, carryforwards, no-cost extensions, and other award changes.
• Collaborate with Compliance Managers to maintain award data accuracy and integrity.
• Manage outgoing subaward setup in eGrants, including indirect cost calculations using Modified Total Direct Cost (MTDC).
• Assist with Uniform Guidance audits, sponsor desk audits, and other internal or external compliance reviews.
• Review and manage incoming requests through the Award Data Management PDL daily.
• Assist with ERP implementation and system optimization, including data cleanup and resolution of system integration issues.
• Support the Manager, Research and Project Administration by documenting new business processes through standard operating procedures.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in sponsored programs administration.
• Comprehensive knowledge of research compliance requirements and Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200).
• Working knowledge of electronic research administration systems, preferably Huron eGrants.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Requirements

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and follow-through.
• Ability to run system queries to generate ad hoc reports of intermediate complexity.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interpret and accurately apply Facilities and Administrative (F&A) rates.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities using good judgment and discretion.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information.

Benefits

• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 37.5 hours/week
• Location: Remote
• Pay Range: $83,800.00 - $134,000.00
• FSLA Status: Exempt