Research Administration Professionals

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center•New York, NY

2d•$62,600 - $148,400•Hybrid

About The Position

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is seeking Research Administration Professionals to support a growing portfolio of sponsored research activities across the Sloan Kettering Institute and clinical departments. These newly created roles partner with Principal Investigators and institutional research administration teams across federal, state, industry, foundation, and privately funded grants and contracts. The positions support research growth, operational excellence, and development of a scalable institutional research administration model. Opportunities are available in pre-award, post-award, and integrated research administration. Candidates are aligned to a portfolio based on departmental and institutional needs and may support pre-award activities, post-award activities, or the full grant lifecycle. Appointment may be at the Associate Research Administrator, Research Administrator, or Sr. Research Administration level, depending on experience, qualifications, and demonstrated expertise. The role supports investigators and research teams throughout the grant lifecycle, including proposal preparation and submission, budgets and financial reporting, sponsored-project financial oversight, award management, compliance, and process improvement. The position is hybrid, follows a Monday–Friday schedule of 37.5 hours, and reports to the Director, Research Initiatives. Final title and compensation are commensurate with experience, qualifications, and demonstrated expertise. The stated pay range is $62,600–$148,400.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 2–4 years of relevant experience, or 7–10 years of directly related research administration experience in lieu of a degree.
Experience supporting sponsored research administration, grants administration, financial management, research operations, or related activities in an academic, healthcare, government, nonprofit, or research environment.
Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Strong customer service orientation and ability to build trusted relationships with investigators and stakeholders.
Sound judgment, attention to detail, and commitment to compliance and financial stewardship.
Ability to interpret policies, analyze information, and develop practical solutions.
Effective communication and collaboration skills.
Adaptability and a continuous-improvement mindset.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of pre-award, post-award, or integrated research administration principles.
Experience supporting federal, state, foundation, industry, or privately sponsored research programs.
Experience working with financial, reporting, or research administration systems.
Experience with business intelligence and reporting tools such as Tableau, Cognos, or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

Partner with Principal Investigators and research teams to support research administration throughout the grant lifecycle.
Interpret sponsor guidelines and funding opportunities; coordinate application forms and required administrative documents; and guide proposal strategy, timelines, and submission progress.
Assist with preparing, reviewing, submitting, and administering grant proposals, contracts, and sponsored research applications.
Develop budgets, budget justifications, financial reports, and supporting documentation in accordance with sponsor and institutional requirements.
Provide financial oversight for an assigned research area and partner with investigators and central offices on spending strategies and long-term financial sustainability.
Monitor sponsored-project expenditures and support financial management to ensure appropriate use of funds and compliance with sponsor guidelines.
Reconcile financial activity, investigate discrepancies, and support corrective actions as needed.
Assist with forecasting, effort reporting, payroll allocations, purchasing, invoice processing, subaward administration, and award management.
Interpret sponsor guidelines and institutional policies to support compliant research administration practices.
Collaborate with Principal Investigators, Research Financial Management, Grants and Contracts, departmental leadership, and external sponsors.
Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with sponsor, regulatory, and institutional requirements.
Support process-improvement initiatives that enhance research administration services and operational effectiveness.