Grants Administrator

Grants Administrator Insight Global•3.9 Newark, NJ Job Details Full-time | Contract $35•$46 an hour 1 hour ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Qualifications Staff supervision Teamwork Management Academic institution experience Administrative experience Bachelor's degree Organizational skills Research administration Business Administration Adobe Acrobat Project stakeholder communication Stakeholder management

Full Job Description Duration:

3•6-month C2

H Location:

Hybrid 4 days a week onsite; 1 remote

Schedule:

Monday-Friday, standard business hours (9:00am-5:00pm or 8:30•4:30 •flexible)

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Health Administration, or related field 5+ years of experience in research and sponsored programs administration 1+ year of supervisory or managerial experience Prior grants management experience•experience with pre•and post-award grant administration Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Adobe Acrobat Excellent communication, organization, and stakeholder management skills

Plusses:

Experience supporting NIH, HRSA, Ryan White, and State of New Jersey grants Knowledge of 340B program regulations Experience with HIV treatment and prevention programs

Job Description:

Insight Global is seeking a Grants Administrator to support a leading academic medical institution within the Infectious Diseases division. This individual will play a critical role in managing the full lifecycle of clinical and research grants, ensuring financial accuracy, regulatory compliance, and seamless collaboration across faculty, sponsors, and university partners. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and experienced in navigating complex sponsored research environments while leading and supporting administrative staff. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact in clinical research and public health programs within a respected academic setting.

Day-to-Day:

Manage day-to-day operations of Infectious Diseases clinical grants and restricted accounts Provide guidance on proposal development and grant submissions Review and monitor grant proposals for compliance with sponsor and university policies Analyze fund balances, burn rates, projections, carryovers, and close-outs Reconcile expenses to budgets and prepare journal entries (salary, non-salary, fringe, F&A) Prepare and review financial reports and invoices with Grants & Contracts Monitor award revenues and ensure accurate budget setup in Oracle Develop and manage clinical trial budgets for federal and industry studies Ensure compliance with Ryan White legislation and 340B program requirements Track expenditures and revenues; reconcile clinical charges with staff Serve as liaison between faculty, sponsors, and university departments Coordinate grant-related communications, meetings, newsletters, and web updates Submit personnel requests and assist with onboarding new staff and faculty Supervise administrative staff, conduct evaluations, and ensure compliance training Ensure compliance with time and effort reporting and Rutgers policies Support diversity, EEO, and institutional compliance initiatives

Pay:

$35.00•$46.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

grants: 3 years (Required)

Work Location:

In person