At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees to provide competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement. We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development.
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The Sponsored Projects Administrator will manage the full grant lifecycle — from supporting all aspects of proposal preparation (pre-award) to overseeing award set-up, reporting, and closeout (post-award).
This role requires coordination with principal investigators (PIs), department administration, program staff, compliance office, legal, and grants accounting to ensure compliance, financial accuracy, and oversight of all aspects of sponsored projects administration, along with data analytics for the proposal and awards portfolio under management.
Assist in identifying funding opportunities and interpreting sponsor guidelines.
Support proposal development, including budget preparation, compliance checks, and submission.
Coordinate internal approvals and ensure adherence to institutional and sponsor requirements.
Facilitate award acceptance and set-up in collaboration with grants accounting and compliance.
Monitor budgets, expenditures, and cost-share commitments for accuracy and compliance.
Prepare and submit financial and progress reports to sponsors.
Manage award modifications, including no-cost extensions and budget revisions.
Oversee closeout processes and provide documentation for audits.
Maintain accurate records of proposals and awards.
Generate reports and dashboards to track performance metrics and funding trends.
3–5 years of experience in sponsored projects administration. Knowledge of federal, state, and foundation funding regulations.
Proficiency in grants management systems and Microsoft Excel.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Public Administration, or related field
The CRA Certification - Preferred
Candidates without an active CRA certification must obtain certification within two years of their employment start date.
USD $31.00
USD $53.00
Cooper University Health Care is the leading academic health system in South Jersey and provides access to primary, specialty, tertiary, and urgent care, all within one complete health system. Cooper has nearly 14,000 team members including 1,600 nurses, more than 1,000 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 600 advanced practice professionals. Hospitals throughout the region send their most complex and critically ill and injured to Cooper for treatment by our highly skilled experts.
Ranked year after year by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top health systems in the Philadelphia Metro area, Cooper is consistently recognized for its quality, safety, and exceptional patient care.
Cooper has three hospitals: South Jersey’s only Level I trauma center, Cooper University Hospital in Camden, which is the busiest trauma center in the Philadelphia region; Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, and Children’s Regional Hospital at Cooper, which is the only Level II pediatric trauma center in the Delaware Valley. Cooper is also home to a leading cancer center (MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper), six urgent care centers, and more than 130 outpatient offices from the Delaware River to the Jersey Shore, including large regional hubs in Camden, Cherry Hill, Moorestown, Voorhees, Willingboro, and Sewell.
Cooper University Health Care is affiliated with – and its physicians make up the faculty of – Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, which is located on the Cooper Health Sciences Campus in Camden, New Jersey. Cooper has a long history in the City of Camden and is playing a leading role in its revitalization.
