Research Administration Professionals

In this role you partner with Principal Investigators to guide the grant lifecycle-from pre-award to post-award-ensuring compliant, financially sound research programs. You will help shape proposals, budgets, and reporting while collaborating with cross-functional teams to support research growth and operational excellence. The opportunity offers exposure to diverse sponsor types and the chance to contribute to a scalable research administration model at a leading cancer center. This position combines strategic oversight with hands-on administration in a mission-driven environment.

• hybrid work arrangement
• competitive pay
• full-time position
• benefits (as per MSK)
• career development opportunities
• equal opportunity employer

• Support the grant lifecycle from proposal to award management
• Interpret sponsor guidelines and advise on funding opportunities
• Prepare, review, submit, and administer grant proposals and contracts
• Develop budgets, budget justifications, and financial reports
• Provide financial oversight and strategic spending guidance
• Monitor expenditures, reconcile activity, and address discrepancies
• Assist with forecasting, effort reporting, payroll allocations, purchasing, and subaward management
• Ensure compliance with sponsor, regulatory, and institutional requirements
• Support process improvement for research administration services and efficiency
• Collaborate with investigators, Grants and Contracts, and leadership to maintain records

• Bachelor's degree or 7-10 years of directly related experience in lieu of a degree
• Experience in sponsored research administration, grants management, financial management, or related in academic, healthcare, government, nonprofit, or research settings
• Knowledge of pre-award, post-award, or integrated research administration
• Experience with federal, state, foundation, industry, or privately sponsored programs preferred
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with financial, reporting, or research administration systems; familiarity with BI tools is a plus

• Strong customer service orientation
• Effective communication and collaboration
• Sound judgment and attention to detail
• Microsoft Office
• Tableau
• Cognos