SPONSORED PROGRAMS ADMINISTRATOR (PER DIEM)

Cooper University Health Care; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper Norcross Health is seeking a Sponsored Projects Administrator to manage the full grant lifecycle—from pre-award through post-award. You will collaborate with principal investigators and administration to ensure compliance, financial accuracy, and oversight of sponsored projects.

Strong budgeting, reporting, and data analytics skills are essential. Responsibilities include identifying funding opportunities, preparing budgets and submissions, monitoring expenditures, and generating progress

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in sponsored projects administration.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and foundation funding regulations.
• Proficiency in grants management systems and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full grant lifecycle from pre‑award to post‑award.
• Coordinate with PIs and program staff to ensure compliance and financial accuracy.
• Prepare budgets, compliance checks, and submissions.
• Generate reports and dashboards to track funding trends and performance.

Skills

Grant management

Budgeting

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Public Administration or related field

Tools

Grants management systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About us

Cooper Norcross Health, formerly Cooper University Health Care, is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Norcross Medical School of Rowan University. Headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, Cooper Norcross Health has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.

Cooper Norcross Health has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers.

The health system operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as four hospitals – its 663-bed flagship Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper Norcross University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, Children's Hospital at Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, and The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper, a substance abuse rehabilitation and inpatient treatment facility, in partnership with American Recovery Services.

Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 Trauma Center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals annual survey for eight years.

More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper Norcross Health facilities annually. Its ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore.

Cooper Norcross Health, a not-for-profit health system, was named one of America's Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation. Visit CooperHealth.org to learn more.

Short Description

The Sponsored Projects Administrator will manage the full grant lifecycle — from supporting all aspects of proposal preparation (pre-award) to overseeing award set-up, reporting, and closeout (post-award).

This role requires coordination with principal investigators (PIs), department administration, program staff, compliance office, legal, and grants accounting to ensure compliance, financial accuracy, and oversight of all aspects of sponsored projects administration, along with data analytics for the proposal and awards portfolio under management.

Assist in identifying funding opportunities and interpreting sponsor guidelines.

Support proposal development, including budget preparation, compliance checks, and submission.

Coordinate internal approvals and ensure adherence to institutional and sponsor requirements.

Facilitate award acceptance and set-up in collaboration with grants accounting and compliance.

Monitor budgets, expenditures, and cost-share commitments for accuracy and compliance.

Prepare and submit financial and progress reports to sponsors.

Manage award modifications, including no-cost extensions and budget revisions.

Oversee closeout processes and provide documentation for audits.

Maintain accurate records of proposals and awards.

Generate reports and dashboards to track performance metrics and funding trends.

Experience Required

3-5 years of experience in sponsored projects administration. Knowledge of federal, state, and foundation funding regulations.

Proficiency in grants management systems and Microsoft Excel.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Public Administration, or related field

License/Certification Requirements

The CRA Certification - Preferred

Candidates without an active CRA certification must obtain certification within two years of their employment start date.