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MD Anderson Cancer Center · 20 hours ago

Grant Program Coordinator

United States, Texas, Houston, Houston (TX Med Ctr)

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$68K/yr - $102K/yr

3+ years exp

MD Anderson Cancer Center is dedicated to reducing health disparities in cancer care through research and education. The Grant Program Coordinator plays a critical role in supporting the grants and contracts process, ensuring compliance and accuracy while providing administrative backup support for departmental operations.

Health CareHealth DiagnosticsHospitalMedical

Growth Opportunities

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

Advanced Excel functionsGrant managementFinance expertiseMicrosoft Office SuiteAttention to detailTime managementPerform under pressure

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

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.