Senior Grant Administrator, Office of Research and Project Administration

The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe.

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

Helpful Links:

• Compensation Philosophy

• Benefits

Closing:

At MSK, we believe in fair, competitive pay that reflects your job, experience, and skills.

MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.  

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.