Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Senior Grant Administrator, Office of Research and Project Administration

Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of experience in sponsored programs administration with knowledge of research compliance requirements and Uniform Guidance.
  • Familiarity with electronic research administration systems, preferably Huron eGrants.
  • Proficient in Microsoft 365 applications like Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

  • Establish complex sponsored research awards in compliance with sponsor terms and institutional policies.
  • Process post-award actions including continuations, amendments, and no-cost extensions while ensuring accurate records.
  • Collaborate with Compliance Managers to ensure data integrity and resolve discrepancies.
  • Manage subaward setup, calculating indirect costs as per sponsor requirements and agreements.
  • Assist with audits and reviews to ensure compliance with regulations and institutional policies.
  • Review and manage award-related requests via Award Data Management PDL and respond to communications.
  • Contribute to ERP implementation, focusing on data integrity and system issue resolution.

Benefits

  • Remote work opportunity, providing flexibility in the work environment.
  • Focus on professional development through optimization of business processes and documentation.
  • Engagement in critical compliance work, enhancing the applicant's expertise in research administration.
Full Job Description
MSK is seeking a Senior Grant Administrator to join the Monitoring & Outreach Unit of the Office of Research and Project Administration (ORPA). Reporting to the Manager, Research and Project Administration, this position serves an integral function by overseeing critical post-award administration processes that support the broader research community.

In this role, you will establish complex sponsored awards, complete modifications and other post-award actions throughout the award lifecycle and serve as a subject matter expert in interpreting and applying award terms and conditions. You will also contribute to audit readiness and compliance reviews, helping to ensure effective stewardship and oversight of sponsored research funding across the institution.

Role Overview:
  • Establish sponsored research awards in eGrants in accordance with sponsor terms and conditions, institutional policies, and applicable federal regulations, including review and interpretation of executed award notices, contracts, and sponsor documentation to identify applicable requirements and non-financial deliverables.
  • Process complex post-award actions, including continuations, supplements, amendments, carryforwards, no-cost extensions, and other award changes, while maintaining timely and accurate award records.
  • Collaborate with Compliance Managers to maintain award data accuracy and integrity, proactively resolve discrepancies, and implement corrective actions that support institutional and sponsor compliance.
  • Manage outgoing subaward setup in eGrants, including indirect cost calculations using Modified Total Direct Cost (MTDC), in accordance with sponsor requirements, institutional policies, and negotiated rate agreements.
  • Assist with Uniform Guidance audits, sponsor desk audits, and other internal or external compliance reviews, as needed.
  • Review and manage incoming requests through the Award Data Management PDL daily, and triage external sponsor award notices and other communications through the SponsorP mailbox.
  • Assist with ERP implementation and system optimization, including data cleanup and the resolution of system integration issues related to award setup and data integrity.
  • Support the Manager, Research and Project Administration by documenting new business processes through standard operating procedures and creating workflows for operational improvements.


Key Qualifications:
  • 3-5 years of experience in sponsored programs administration, with comprehensive knowledge of research compliance requirements and Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200).
  • Working knowledge of electronic research administration systems, preferably Huron eGrants.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.


Core Skills:
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate processes and effectively document resolutions.
  • Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and follow-through.
  • Ability to run system queries to generate ad hoc reports of intermediate complexity.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to interpret and accurately apply Facilities and Administrative (F&A) rates in accordance with sponsor and institutional requirements.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities using good judgment and discretion.
  • Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information.


Additional Information:
  • Schedule: Monday-Friday, 37.5 hours/week
  • Location: Remote
  • Reporting to: Manager, Research and Project Administration


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Pay Range: $83,800.00 - $134,000.00

FSLA Status: Exempt

About Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is a world-renowned cancer treatment and research institution located in New York City. The center was founded in 1884 and has since become one of the leading cancer centers in the world, with a focus on patient care, research, and education. Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center employs over 20,000 people, including doctors, nurses, researchers, and support staff, and treats over 500,000 patients each year. The center is known for its innovative treatments and cutting-edge research, which has helped to improve the lives of cancer patients around the world. Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is committed to finding a cure for cancer and improving the quality of life for cancer patients everywhere.
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