SPONSORED PROGRAMS ADMINISTRATOR

About the role

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).

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Aid in identifying funding opportunities and interpreting sponsor guidelines.
• Support proposal development, including budget preparation, compliance checks, and submission.
• Cook 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.

Requirements

3–5 years of experience in sponsored projects administration. Knowledge of federal, state, and foundation funding regulations. Proficiency in grants management systems and Microsoft Excel.

Qualifications

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

Skills

The CRA Certification - Preferred

Benefits

A salary offer will vary based on the job role, candidate experience, qualifications, internal pay equity and market data.

Cooper University Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to equal employment opportunity for all team members. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, or any other status protected by law or regulation.

To request reasonable accommodation, contact talent-acquisition@cooperhealth.edu