Grant Program Coordinator - Molecular Oncology

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center•Houston, TX

17h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Molecular and Cellular department strives to enhance basic research excellence by establishing a robust research group focused on the molecular and cellular aspects of cancer research, particularly in signaling pathways and crosstalk between tumor and tumor microenvironment in tumor initiation, progression and metastasis, and resistance to various therapies. The Grant Program Coordinator is an integral contributor to UT MD Anderson’s research mission, providing grant coordination support within Molecular Oncology. The ideal candidate has experience with grant submissions in a research or academic environment. Strong pre-award experience, particularly with funding agencies such as NIH, Department of Defense, and CPRIT, is highly valued. The ideal candidate brings excellent organizational, communication, and analytical skills, is detail oriented, works effectively as a team player, and has experience using Excel formulas and complex spreadsheets to support grant activity.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
Three years extensive administrative experience or One year required experience with a Master’s degree
Experience with grant submissions and pre-award support, including experience working with funding agencies such as NIH, DoD, and CPRIT.
Prior experience with Excel formulas and spreadsheets
May substitute required education degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one to one year basis

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree

Responsibilities

Coordinate all initial grant submissions, renewals, and progress reports for a large group of principal investigators and trainees
Manage submission timelines to ensure accuracy, completeness, and on-time delivery
Work directly with faculty to identify and source non-standard sponsors
Support diversification of the department’s sponsored project portfolio while balancing indirect cost recovery and research productivity
Work directly with principal investigators to prepare grant submission materials
Assist with required documentation, including SciENcv and budget preparation
Ensure compliance with sponsor and institutional requirements
Serve as backup support for departmental personnel effort reporting activities
Collaborate with the Grant Program Manager and other effort report coordinators
Serve as a knowledgeable resource for faculty and staff involved in the grant process
Provide guidance on submission requirements and sponsor expectations
Perform other duties as assigned in support of Molecular Oncology initiatives

Benefits

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