Komen Graduate Training Program UT MDACC ยท 16 hours ago
Grant Program Coordinator
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$68K/yr - $102K/yr
3+ years expThe Komen Graduate Training Program at UT MD Anderson Cancer Center focuses on reducing health disparities in cancer care. The Grant Program Coordinator plays a critical role in supporting the grants and contracts process for HDR faculty and research staff, ensuring compliance and accuracy while providing administrative backup support for departmental operations.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Support administrative planning for grant and contract submissions with HDR principal investigators and postdoctoral trainees
Coordinate submission and review process, performing quality checks for compliance with sponsor instructions
Ensure accuracy in formatting, budgeting, and other components following departmental procedures
Update departmental records and reports as needed
Assist with planning and submission of grant progress reports for HDR faculty and trainees
Perform quality checks on progress reports for compliance with agency instructions
Update departmental records and reports as needed
Conduct monthly reconciliation for HDR funds and projects and maintain backup documentation
Manage HDR chartfield string spreadsheet and act as backup statistical sample coordinator
Arrange meetings, book rooms, and coordinate catering and equipment
Process conference registrations, travel arrangements, and reimbursements
Assist with onboarding new hires, including equipment setup and badge access
Coordinate departmental activities and routine meetings
Manage procurement and maintain office and kitchen supplies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree
Three years extensive administrative experience or one year of experience required with preferred master's degree
Preferred
Master's Degree
Experience with advanced Excel functions, including complex formulas and multi-sheet data management
Prior experience with grant submission and grant management is a plus, along with finance and budgeting expertise
Benefits
Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits , including medical, dental, paid time off , retirement , tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
Company
Komen Graduate Training Program UT MDACC
Through generous funding from Susan G.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase