Sr. Sponsored Programs Administrator

Cooper University Health Care; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 71,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper University Health Care in Camden, NJ, seeks a Sponsored Projects Administrator to manage the full grant lifecycle from pre-award through closeout. You will collaborate with PIs, compliance, legal, and grants accounting to ensure financial accuracy and regulatory compliance.

The role requires 3+ years in sponsored projects, knowledge of federal/state/foundation funding rules, and proficiency with grants systems and Excel. Familiarity with clinical trial budgeting is a plus.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full grant lifecycle from pre-award to closeout.
• Coordinate with PIs, department administration, program staff, compliance, legal, and grants accounting.
• Identify funding opportunities and interpret sponsor guidelines.
• Support proposal development, including budget preparation, and compliance checks.
• Coordinate internal approvals and ensure adherence to requirements.
• Facilitate award acceptance and set-up with grants accounting and compliance.
• Monitor budgets, expenditures, and cost-share commitments for accuracy.
• Prepare and submit financial and progress reports to sponsors.
• Manage award modifications and keep closeout documentation for audits.
• Maintain records of proposals and awards and generate performance dashboards.

Skills

Grants management

Budgeting

Microsoft Excel

Education

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

Tools

Grants management systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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.orgto 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.

Salary Min ($)

USD $34.00

Salary Max ($)

USD $56.00