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Rutgers University

Senior Grants Administrator

🇺🇸 New Brunswick, NJ

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $101K - $154K

💻 Administrator

🗓️ November 27th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Rutgers University is hiring a Senior Grants Administrator for the Finance Office at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. This role manages pre-award and post-award administration of grants, clinical trials, and other restricted funds, ensuring compliance with relevant policies and regulations. The position coordinates grant submissions, provides budget guidance, and monitors financial activities within the Clinical Departments and Institutes.

Highlights
  • Administer pre-award and post-award management of grants, clinical trials, and restricted funds.
  • Coordinate submission of grant and contract proposals to federal, state, foundation, and corporate sponsors.
  • Provide grant application guidance and prepare proposal budgets alongside Principal Investigators.
  • Generate budget status, transaction, projection, and other financial reports for stakeholders.
  • Review and approve MarketPlace requisitions charged to restricted accounts; ensure no over-expenditures.
  • Closely monitor salaries and Project Account balances to avoid deficits.
  • Must have knowledge of Federal and State agency regulations and grant-related activities including IRB regulations.
  • Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat required.
  • Minimum qualification: Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Health Administration, or related field plus four years of relevant experience; equivalent education and experience considered.
  • Salary range: $100,723 to $154,106 annually with a comprehensive benefits package.