Sponsored Programs Administrator – Grants & Compliance Lead

University of Massachusetts Medical School; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Massachusetts Medical School is seeking an open-rank Sponsored Programs Administrator to provide program support for principal investigators and staff, ensuring timely completion of sponsored programs documents and compliance with sponsor and institutional guidelines. The role progresses from I to IV with experience-based placement.

The position involves life-cycle grant management, collaboration with post-award staff, and participation in policy and procedure enhancements within a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Business or Research Administration.
• 0-1 years of business-related experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and writing skills.
• Demonstrated time management and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience in higher education research administration preferred.
• Familiarity with NIH Grants Policy Statement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a project portfolio from proposal to closeout.
• Verify sponsor and institutional forms for applications/proposals and amendments.
• Assess award documents for compliance with terms, policies, and laws.
• Negotiate sub-awards and perform sub-recipient debarment review.
• Maintain accurate budgets and research compliance data in electronic records.
• Train and support staff; develop internal procedures and best practices.
• Support audits and agency inspections; participate in policy implementation.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Research Administration or related field

CRA/CPRA certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

University of Massachusetts Medical School is seeking an open-rank Sponsored Programs Administrator to provide program support for principal investigators and staff, ensuring timely completion of sponsored programs documents and compliance with sponsor and institutional guidelines. The role progresses from I to IV with experience-based placement.

The position involves life-cycle grant management, collaboration with post-award staff, and participation in policy and procedure enhancements within a