SR. SPONSORED PROGRAMS ADMINISTRATOR

Cooper Norcross Health; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, NJ is seeking a Sponsored Projects Administrator to manage the full grant lifecycle from pre-award to post-award. You will identify funding opportunities, support proposal development, and ensure compliance with sponsor guidelines.

Responsibilities include budgeting, award setup, approvals, reporting, and closeout, with a focus on accuracy, cost-recovery, and dashboards to track funding trends. A CRA certification is preferred to advance the role.

Qualifications

• Manage the full grant lifecycle from pre-award to post-award.
• Identify funding opportunities and interpret sponsor guidelines.
• Support proposal development including budget preparation and compliance checks.
• Coordinate internal approvals and sponsor requirements.
• Facilitate award acceptance and set-up with grants accounting.
• Monitor budgets, expenditures, and cost-share commitments.
• Prepare and submit financial and progress reports to sponsors.
• Manage award modifications and closeout processes.
• Maintain records of proposals and awards.
• Generate reports and dashboards to track performance metrics and funding trends.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full grant lifecycle from pre-award to post-award.
• Prepare and submit financial and progress reports to sponsors.
• Monitor budgets, expenditures, and cost-share commitments.
• Coordinate internal approvals and ensure sponsor compliance.
• Oversee closeout processes and support audits.
• Generate reports and dashboards for tracking funding trends.

Skills

Grant management

Budgeting

Proposal development

Compliance checks

Reporting

Contract management

Audits

Education

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

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).

• 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.

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 syste