Grant Administrator - Programs

Grant Administrator

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. The Research Administration Office supports the institution's research mission by providing expert guidance in sponsored programs administration, ensuring compliance with sponsor requirements, and facilitating the successful management of research funding throughout the grant lifecycle.

The Grant Administrator serves within the Research Administration Office to support proposal development, grant submission, award administration, and compliance activities. The Grant Administrator partners with Principal Investigators, departments, and funding agencies to ensure the accurate and compliant administration of sponsored projects. The Grant Administrator plays a critical role in advancing research initiatives, and the Grant Administrator contributes directly to the success of externally funded programs across UT MD Anderson.

The ideal candidate possesses a bachelor's degree and experience in research administration, grant assistance, project management, or sponsored programs administration. Preferred candidates have grant assistance experience within the Office of Sponsored Programs and hold a Certified Research Administrator (CRA), Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP), or similar research administration certification. Successful candidates demonstrate strong knowledge of grant regulations, proposal preparation, compliance requirements, and electronic research administration systems.

Minimum $32.93/hour
- Midpoint $41.11/hour
- Maximum $49.28/hour

• Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
• Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.

• Review grant applications and budget proposals for accuracy and completeness
• Ensure compliance with sponsor, UT MD Anderson, state, and federal policies and regulations
• Verify compliance requirements prior to establishing awards
• Implement and interpret policies and regulations related to allowable costs and cost sharing
• Organize and triage proposals in conjunction with research teams to support grants and contract proposals
• Support related post-award business functions
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