Grant Program Coordinator Bioinformatics & Comp Biology

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center•Houston, TX

About The Position

UT MD Anderson is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. Within the Department of Bioinformatics, the Grant Program Coordinator supports research operations through grant administration, financial coordination, effort reporting, and funding reconciliation activities that help advance departmental objectives. The Grant Program Coordinator works closely with faculty, administrators, and research support teams to manage grant-related processes throughout the award lifecycle. The Grant Program Coordinator plays an important role in maintaining accurate financial reporting, supporting proposal development, and ensuring administrative compliance. The Grant Program Coordinator contributes to the effective management of sponsored and non-sponsored funding sources across the department.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
Three extensive administrative experience. With master's degree, one year of experience. May substitute required education degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one to one year basis.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting grant administration and sponsored projects, including account reconciliation, grant review and coordination, effort reporting, grant and contract financial reporting, proposal tracking, budget preparation, financial projections, faculty effort monitoring, reconciliation of non-grant funding sources, and use of Click Grants.
Master's Degree

Responsibilities

Assist the Grant Program Manager with pre-award and post-award grant and contract administrative and financial activities
Coordinate grant-related workflows and administrative processes within the Department of Bioinformatics
Master the use of Click Grants for grant administration activities
Complete and apply all available grant-related training as operational schedules permit
Work independently to manage complex grant administration issues and support departmental needs
Assist faculty with grant budget preparation and proposal development activities
Support preparation of proposal-related documentation and required submissions
Ensure Biosketches and other support documentation remain current and accurate
Coordinate with administrative staff to obtain required proposal materials
Track proposal status and provide updates as needed
Reconcile grant activity and monitor financial transactions
Prepare grant financial reports for the Research Department Administrator, Chair, and faculty
Develop and communicate financial projections related to grant funding
Reconcile and report on non-grant funding sources
Coordinate with other departments regarding faculty effort on grants managed outside the department
Prepare effort cards prior to faculty certification
Work with faculty and Grants & Contracts personnel to ensure effort cards are certified correctly
Review and reconcile effort-related issues
Assist with review of effort reporting letters to ensure alignment between actual and planned effort
Monitor faculty effort reporting requirements and support compliance activities
Assist with other duties as assigned
Participate in pilot or testing groups related to Research Finance initiatives
Support additional departmental programs and operational activities as needed
Collaborate with faculty, administrators, and departmental stakeholders on grant-related matters

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