Project Coordinator - Department of Oncology, PSDR
The Project Coordinator in the Department of Oncology at Confidential Client supports research and education initiatives focused on population disparities and diversity, equity, and inclusion within cancer research. This role manages complex project schedules, coordinates events, supports grant and manuscript development, and facilitates communication among diverse stakeholders to advance the cancer center's educational and research goals. The position requires strong organizational, communication, and project management skills, with an emphasis on fostering an inclusive research workforce.
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Position overview
This Project Coordinator supports a confidential client’s Department of Oncology Population Studies & Disparities Research (PSDR) initiatives in Detroit, MI. The role focuses on program and research coordination across training, education, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) efforts within an NCI-designated cancer center environment. This is a full-time, regular employee position based in Detroit, MI (on-site / normal office environment).
What You’ll Do
The Project Coordinator will manage day-to-day project activities that enable research training, education, and DEI programming to succeed. Primary responsibilities include:
- Coordinate and track project work plans, task lists, and calendars to ensure milestones and deliverables are met
- Serve as primary event coordinator for internal and external meetings, symposia, site visits, career panels, and advisory meetings
- Manage logistics for visiting presenters, including agendas, itineraries, travel, catering, facilities, and audio-visual needs
- Support preparation of research reports, manuscripts, presentations, and materials for grant submissions
- Act as liaison to students, community partners, and other research entities to assemble multidisciplinary teams
- Manage participant application processes, reviewer assignments, mentor matching, onboarding, attendance tracking, alumni records, certificates, and recognition items
- Process financial and procurement tasks: payment vouchers, P‑card documentation, invoices, honoraria, reimbursements, travel, index transfers, and approvals while maintaining audit-ready records
- Administer program surveys and conduct basic survey analysis; clean and export data, update dashboards, and prepare descriptive summaries
- Maintain program files, templates, confidential records, and program archives according to institutional policies
- Use artificial intelligence tools to draft emails, summarize notes, and assist research or administrative tasks to improve efficiency
- Perform other related duties and support cross-office coordination between CRTEC, DEI, and other cancer center initiatives
What We’re Looking For
Minimum required skills and experience:
- Bachelor’s degree (preferred fields: public health, health services administration, or related health discipline)
- Entry-level experience is acceptable; demonstrated volunteer or community engagement experience is valued
- Strong project coordination capabilities: organized, detail-oriented, self-motivated, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and comfort presenting to diverse groups
- Ability to work effectively as part of diverse teams and to accept and provide constructive feedback
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for document, data, and presentation preparation
- Familiarity with survey platforms, basic data cleaning, and dashboard updates
- Ability to handle confidential records in accordance with institutional policies (FERPA/HIPAA awareness preferred)
- Experience or comfort using AI tools for drafting, summarizing, and research support
- Location requirement: able to work in Detroit, MI
Preferred but not required:
- Master’s degree or equivalent experience
- 1–2 years of program, project, or administrative coordination experience in academic, healthcare, research, or nonprofit settings
- Experience supporting NIH-funded programs, NCI-designated cancer centers, or federally sponsored training grants
- Experience with institutional financial systems for procurement, travel, reimbursements, and honoraria
- Multilingual communication skills (English plus Arabic or Spanish preferred)
- Experience supervising or directing student employees or interns
Compensation & Benefits
- Estimated annual salary: $47,627 (estimated)
- Standard benefits depend on the hiring organization and may include health insurance, retirement plans, paid leave, and other institutional benefits. Final benefits details will be provided by the hiring organization at offer.
Additional details
- Employment type: Full time, Regular Employee
- Location: Detroit, MI (on-site)
- Number of openings: 1
- Background check: Certain hires may be required to complete a background check prior to start
- This role supports work within education, training, and DEI programs for a cancer research center and requires coordination across internal and external partners
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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