Cooper University Health Care

Sr. Sponsored Programs Administrator

Cooper University Health Care • $70K — $116K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in sponsored projects administration
  • Strong knowledge of federal, state, and foundation funding regulations
  • Proficient in grants management systems and Microsoft Excel
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Public Administration, or related field
  • Preferred: CRA Certification
  • Knowledge of clinical trial budgeting and cost recovery
  • Familiarity with contract and clinical trial management systems

Responsibilities

  • Manage the complete grant lifecycle from proposal to closeout
  • Coordinate with PIs, department staff, and compliance offices for proposal submission
  • Assist in identifying funding opportunities and interpreting sponsor guidelines
  • Support proposal development including budget preparation and compliance checks
  • Facilitate award acceptance and setup with grants accounting
  • Monitor budgets and expenditures for accuracy and compliance
  • Prepare and submit financial and progress reports to sponsors

Benefits

  • Flexible work hours
  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Access to advanced grants management tools
Full Job Description
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

About Cooper University Health Care

Cooper University Health Care is a leading academic health system and the only state-designated Level 1 Trauma Center in South Jersey. With more than 7000 employees, Cooper is committed to excellence in patient care, education, research, and community outreach. Cooper has more than 630 physicians in over 75 specialties, with a network of more than 100 medical offices and four urgent care centers throughout the region. Cooper is affiliated with Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, and is a member of the Jefferson Health System.
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