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About the Role

MSK is seeking a Senior Grant Administrator to join the Monitoring & Outreach Unit of the Office of Research and Project Administration (ORPA). This position oversees critical post-award administration processes, establishes complex sponsored awards, completes modifications, and serves as a subject matter expert in interpreting award terms and conditions. You will also contribute to audit readiness and compliance reviews, ensuring effective stewardship of sponsored research funding.

Responsibilities

Establish sponsored research awards in eGrants in accordance with sponsor terms and conditions, institutional policies, and applicable federal regulations.
Interpret 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.
Maintain timely and accurate award records.
Collaborate with Compliance Managers to maintain award data accuracy and integrity.
Proactively resolve discrepancies and implement corrective actions to support institutional and sponsor compliance.
Manage outgoing subaward setup in eGrants, including indirect cost calculations using Modified Total Direct Cost (MTDC).
Assist with Uniform Guidance audits, sponsor desk audits, and other internal or external compliance reviews.
Review and manage incoming requests through the Award Data Management PDL daily.
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.
Document new business processes through standard operating procedures.
Create workflows for operational improvements.

Requirements

3–5 years of experience in sponsored programs administration.
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.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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.
Ability to manage multiple priorities using good judgment and discretion.
Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information.

Location

Remote

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Senior

Salary/Compensations

$83,800.00 - $134,000.00

Benefits

Benefits

About the Company

The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life.
MSK's specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages.
MSK conducts innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer.
MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians.

Equal Opportunity

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.
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