Grant Administrator

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

. Establish sponsored research awards in eGrants according to sponsor terms, institutional policies, and applicable federal regulations .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeRemote • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $77,100 - $119,400 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in sponsored programs administration, including compliance with federal regulations and institutional policies. Proficient in managing award records and utilizing electronic research administration systems to ensure data accuracy and integrity.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Sponsored Programs AdministrationResearch Compliance RequirementsHuron eGrantsMicrosoft 365 ProficiencyAnalytical Problem-Solving Skills

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Hard Skills

Sponsored Research Awards ManagementPost-Award Actions ProcessingAward Data ManagementMTDC Indirect Cost CalculationsFacilities and Administrative (F&A) Rates Application

Soft Skills

Strong Verbal Communication SkillsStrong Written Communication SkillsExcellent Organizational SkillsAttention to DetailJudgment and Discretion

Tools & Technologies

EGrantsMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPoint

Industry Keywords

Uniform GuidanceFederal RegulationsAward Records MaintenanceCompliance Managers CollaborationConfidentiality Maintenance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish sponsored research awards in eGrants according to sponsor terms, institutional policies, and applicable federal regulations
Review executed award notices, contracts, and sponsor documentation to identify requirements and non-financial deliverables
Process post-award actions, including continuations, supplements, amendments, carryforwards, no-cost extensions, and other award changes
Maintain timely and accurate award records
Collaborate with Compliance Managers to maintain award data accuracy and integrity, resolve discrepancies, and support compliance
Process outgoing subaward setup in eGrants, including MTDC indirect cost calculations
Review and manage incoming requests through the Award Data Management PDL daily
Route external sponsor award notices and communications through the SponsorP mailbox
Provide support for miscellaneous and ad hoc requests for internal stakeholders and the SKI research community
Report to the Manager, Research and Project Administration

Requirements

What you’ll need

3 years of experience in sponsored programs administration
Working knowledge of research compliance requirements and Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200)
Working knowledge of electronic research administration systems, preferably Huron eGrants
Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and follow-through
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to 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 confidentiality of information

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Monday-Friday schedule, 37.5 hours/week
Remote work arrangement