Grant Coordinator/Editor - Department of Surgery

Grant Coordinator/Editor - Department of Surgery The Department of Surgery at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) seeks a Grant Coordinator/Editor to support faculty in grant and publication activities. The role offers a collaborative environment, working across the full lifecycle of sponsored research and academic publishing to increase extramural funding and academic productivity. Responsibilities Provide end‑to‑end grant support for Principal Investigators, including preparation, coordination, and editorial assistance. Identify peer‑reviewed funding opportunities, match them with suitable applicants, and ensure timely proposal submission and follow‑up. Coordinate, edit, and submit federal, foundation, and internal MSK grant applications; manage grant progress reports. Assist with industry contract execution and coordination. Edit, format, and submit manuscripts, journal articles, abstracts, and related academic correspondence. Coordinate final review and submission of all sponsored research materials to ensure compliance with funding agencies and institutional guidelines. Collaborate with faculty and stakeholders to interpret funding requirements and support brainstorming and proposal development. Provide logistical and editorial support for research conference planning. Key Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required (advanced degree preferred). 3–5 years of grant management experience, including NIH and/or Department of Defense (DoD) grants. Experience coordinating and submitting complex grant applications. Strong project management experience. Medical or scientific editing experience strongly preferred. Core Skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging for diverse audiences. Strong collaboration and relationship‑building skills, with a customer‑service mindset. Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills. Ability to prioritize deadlines simultaneously. Sound judgment and problem‑solving skills, particularly in situations without clear outcomes. Proactive, adaptable, and enthusiastic about taking on new challenges. Additional Information Department: Surgery – Editorial and Grant Services Schedule: Hybrid, Monday–Friday, 37.5 hours Location: 1275 York Ave, New York, NY Reporting to: Leadership within the Department of Surgery / Editorial and Grant Services team Compensation Pay Range: $77,100.00 – $119,400.00; FSLA Status: Exempt Equal Opportunity Statement MSK is an equal‑opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status, or any other factor that cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please indicate if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for the job or perform your duties. Examples of reasonable accommodation include changes to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or providing specialized equipment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Memorial Sloan