SR. SPONSORED PROGRAMS ADMINISTRATOR

Cooper Norcross Health; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper University Health Care is seeking a Sponsored Projects Administrator to manage the full grant lifecycle—from pre-award support to award set-up, reporting, and closeout. You will coordinate with PIs, department administration, program staff, compliance, legal, and grants accounting to ensure financial accuracy and oversight.

The role requires at least 3 years of experience in sponsored projects administration, knowledge of funding regulations, and proficiency with grants management systems

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinate full grant lifecycle from pre-award to post-award.
• Support budget preparation, compliance checks and sponsor reporting.
• Ensure adherence to institutional and sponsor requirements and prepare audits documentation.
• Develop reports and dashboards to track funding trends and performance metrics.

Skills

Grants budgeting

Regulatory knowledge

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Tools

Grants management systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About Cooper University Health Care

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

About Us

About Cooper University Health Care

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

Cooper 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.

Cooper operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as three hospitals - its 663-bed flagship Cooper University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, and Children's Regional Hospital in Camden.

Cooper 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 six years.

More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper's facilities annually. Cooper's 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 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 years minimum 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

Special Requirements

• Demonstrated knowledge of clinical trial budgeting and cost recovery.
• Familiarity with contract and clinical trial management systems.