Program Administrator (Grants/Contracts)

🇺🇸 Newark, NJ

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $97K - $149K

💻 Project Management

🗓️ June 16th, 2025

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Edtech.com's Summary

Rutgers University is hiring a Program Administrator (Grants/Contracts) for its School of Nursing. The role oversees the full grants and contracts lifecycle related to research and sponsored projects, providing post-award administration, accounting, budgeting support, and managing effort reporting and certifications.

Highlights

Manage all grants, contracts, gifts, endowments, and sponsored research projects within the School of Nursing.
Provide independent budgeting and accounting support to Directors and Principal Investigators.
Oversee salary allocation to grants and ensure reconciliation of sponsored projects.
Manage the Effort Reporting process and coordinate ECRT certifications per university timelines.
Develop and implement internal quality assurance and control procedures for grant activities.
Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Tableau, and spreadsheet/charting software.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field with 5 years of relevant grant administration experience.
Preferred 2 years of supervisory experience and strong analytical and communication skills.
Annual salary range: $97,317 to $148,895, dependent on qualifications and department funds.
Position is full-time with a standard 37.5-hour workweek and offers comprehensive Rutgers benefits.