Grant Program Coordinator

Grant Program Coordinator

The Department of Health Services Research conducts the highest quality health services research with the ultimate aims of optimizing health care delivery and improving outcomes for the prevention and treatment of cancer. The primary purpose of the Grant Program Coordinator position is to provide administrative support for the departmental pre and post award activities, reporting and analysis of financial management data, and coordination and facilitation of clinical research program. Requires the ability to establish priorities, manage multiple tasks and complete work assignments accurately and on time. Ideal candidates will have experience preparing NIH Biosketches and possess knowledge of funding sources. Prior experience with financial management, budgeting, and expense reconciliation is a plus. Minimum salary is $68,500, midpoint $85,500 and maximum $102,500. The typical work schedule is onsite at least once a week and as business needs. Location : Texas Medical Center.

Join MD Anderson Cancer Center and contribute to groundbreaking cancer research while advancing your career in a collaborative environment. This role supports our mission to eliminate cancer through research and innovation, offering opportunities for professional growth and work-life balance.

Responsibilities

Pre & Post Award Administrative Support

Assist with project proposals for submission to the Office of Research Administration or Office of Sponsored Programs

Create, coordinate, and review applications with Grant Program Manager to ensure quality and compliance

Mentor and develop others in the grant program process

Ensure accuracy and compliance of all grants with sponsor regulations and institutional policy

Meet with Principal Investigators and Grant Program Manager to review and evaluate research plans

Prepare all grant-related reports and respond to agency requests for information

Coordinate and submit invoices for grant funding with Grants and Contracts

Attend Grants Administrative Meetings and other research-related meetings

Financial Management Support

Perform monthly reconciliation for all department accounts, including expenditures, salary, and fringe

Maintain department FACT table and confirm attributes for new account requests

Monitor and advise on fund reallocations and expense transfers

Review expenditures and account balances for department chart field strings

Review expense reimbursement reports prior to submission

Collaborate on aging reports for invoicing and payments

Submit STAT samples monthly and monitor open PO activity

Initiate requests to inactivate chart field strings

Attend monthly financial reviews with faculty to discuss post-award management and upcoming submissions

Special Projects & Other Duties

Develop and determine priorities for special projects and monitor status

Perform other duties as assigned

Education

• Required : Bachelor's Degree
• Preferred : Master's Degree

Work Experience