Grant Administrator, Office of Research and Project Administration

Digitailor; New York (NY); Remote; USD 77,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) seeks a Grant Administrator to join the Monitoring & Outreach Unit of the Office of Research and Project Administration. You will oversee post-award processes, establish sponsored awards, and ensure compliance with sponsor terms and institutional policies.

You will collaborate with Compliance Managers, manage MTDC calculations for subawards, review sponsor notices, and support internal stakeholders across the SKI research community.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in sponsored programs administration, with working knowledge of Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200).
• Working knowledge of electronic research administration systems, preferably Huron eGrants.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Establish sponsored research awards in eGrants in accordance with sponsor terms and conditions, institutional policies, and applicable federal regulations.
• Process 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, resolve discrepancies, and support compliance.
• Process outgoing subaward setup in eGrants, including indirect cost calculations using MTDC, per sponsor requirements.
• Review and manage incoming requests through the Award Data Management PDL daily, routing sponsor notices appropriately.
• Provide support for miscellaneous and ad hoc requests to assist internal stakeholders and the SKI research community.

Skills

Grant administration

Regulatory compliance

Microsoft 365

Analytical skills

Tools

Huron eGrants

Job description

About Us

The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursueour missionat MSK and around the globe.

Exciting Opportunity at MSK: MSK is seeking a Grant Administratorto join the Monitoring & Outreach Unit of the Office of Research and Project Administration (ORPA). Reporting to the Manager, Research and Project Administration, this positionservesan integral function by overseeing critical post-award administration processes that support the broader research community.

In this role, you willestablishsponsored awards, completemodificationsand other post-award actions throughout the awardlifecycle andserve as a subject matter expert in interpreting and applying award terms and conditions. You will also contribute to audit readiness and compliance reviews, helping to ensure effective stewardship and oversight of sponsored research funding across the institution.

Role Overview

• Establish sponsored research awards in eGrants in accordance with sponsor terms and conditions, institutional policies, and applicable federal regulations, including review of executed award notices, contracts, and sponsor documentation to identify applicable requirements and non-financial deliverables.

• Process post-award actions, including continuations, supplements, amendments, carryforwards, no-cost extensions, and other award changes, while maintaining timely and accurate award records.

• Collaborate with Compliance Managers to maintain award data accuracy and integrity, resolve discrepancies, and support institutional and sponsor compliance.

• Process outgoing subaward setup in eGrants, including indirect cost calculations using Modified Total Direct Cost (MTDC), in accordance with sponsor requirements, institutional policies, and negotiated rate agreements.

• Review and manage incoming requests through the Award Data Management PDL daily, and route external sponsor award notices and other communications through the SponsorP mailbox.

• Provide support for miscellaneous and ad hoc requests that advance the needs of internal stakeholders and the broader SKI research community.

Key

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in sponsored programs administration, with working knowledge of research compliance requirements and Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200).

• Working knowledge of electronic research administration systems, preferably Huron eGrants.

• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Core

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues and document resolutions.

• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and follow-through.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to apply Facilities and Administrative (F&A) rates in accordance with sponsor and institutional requirements.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities using good judgment and discretion.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.

Additional Information:

• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 37.5 hours/week

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Location

Remote

• Reporting to: Manager, Research and Project Administration

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Pay Range

$77,100.00 - $119,400.00 FSLA Status: Exempt Closing:

At MSK, we believe in fair, competitive pay that reflects your job, experience, and skills.