The University of Tennessee Health Science Center · 2 days ago
Sponsored Program Administrator-Office of Sponsored Programs
Memphis, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$5,060.36/mo - $5,623.75/mo
4+ years expThe University of Tennessee Health Science Center is seeking a Sponsored Program Administrator to support principal investigators and staff with proposal submissions and institutional approvals. This role involves training faculty on electronic routing systems and ensuring compliance with grant requirements.
Health CareHigher EducationMedical
Responsibilities
Reviews grants and instructs members of the UT Health Science Center research community on the proposal preparation for grant applications
Prioritizes grant and contract submissions due to funding agencies’ deadlines. Communicates to University departments any additional documentation needed
Assists with developing UT Health Science Center electronic document routing procedures and grant award processes. Ensures the accuracy of new grant awards before entering into database
Develops training methods and initiates small group and/or one-on-one trainings to advise UTHSC faculty and staff on electronic proposal preparation and routing systems, as well as grant forms and electronic routing procedures
Ensures budgets and all other aspects of the proposal are accurate and compliant with sponsor requirements and federal and institutional guidelines, regulations, and laws
Establishes and trains faculty and staff on the use of National Institutes of Health (NIH) Commons accounts
Advises departmental personnel and faculty on proposal processes and problem resolutions. Communicates any grant and proposal issues to investigators, outside agencies, departments, and University officials
Collaborates with UT System and UT Health Science Center committees to develop, test, and analyze Cayuse procedures and works with UTHSC Electronic Research Administration staff to ensure Cayuse processes are functioning properly, and suggest changes as needed. Assists UT faculty, staff, and UT Health Science Center Electronic Research Administration staff with the development of Cayuse reports
Reviews Just-in-Time Progress Reports for submission and accuracy
Collaborates with the Sponsored Projects accounting department to ensure both offices have records of all awards
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field of study. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)
Four (4) years of work experience with proposal submissions, the management of sponsored activities, grants, accounting, or any other comparable experience related to the duties outlined above; OR Master's Degree and two (2) years of work experience with proposal submissions, the management of sponsored activities, grants, accounting, or any other comparable experience related to the duties outlined above; OR an equivalent combination of education and related work experience as outlined above to equal eight (8) years
Knowledge of research grant processes
Good understanding of Federal guidelines and compliance requirements
Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet established deadlines
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent computer skills including knowledge of spreadsheets and Microsoft Suite
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Company
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Established in 1911, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center aims to improve human health through education, research, clinical care and public service.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
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Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (100)
2024 (91)
2023 (86)
2022 (74)
2021 (69)
2020 (82)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$10.91MKey Investors
National Cancer InstituteHealth Resources and Services Administration
2022-08-26Grant· $3.16M
2022-07-26Grant· $3.9M
2022-03-31Grant· $2.05M
Leadership Team
Rachal McCray
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Raaj Kurapati
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