Grant Coordinator At Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, groundbreaking research starts with strong support behind the scenes. As a Grant Coordinator, you will play an important role in helping our Health Behavior Department secure funding that advances cancer research, prevention, and patient care. In this position, you'll partner closely with faculty and investigators to prepare high-quality grant and contract submissions, coordinate proposal development, and keep critical funding activities moving forward. Your organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities will help researchers focus on discoveries that can improve lives. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys combining project coordination, writing, editing, and relationship-building in a mission-driven environment. The starting annual salary for this position is $62,514 and this includes a full comprehensive benefits package. Research funding makes innovation possible. By helping faculty develop and submit competitive grant applications, you'll contribute directly to projects that advance cancer prevention, treatment, and outcomes. Your work will help bring new ideas, resources, and opportunities to Roswell Park and the communities we serve.
In this role, you will:- Coordinate the preparation and submission of grant and contract applications.
- Edit, proofread, format, and review proposals to ensure accuracy, consistency, and quality.
- Work closely with faculty, investigators, and support staff throughout the application process.
- Maintain databases and records related to grant submissions and funding activities.
- Track proposal deadlines and help keep projects on schedule.
- Prepare and maintain faculty biosketches, publication records, and other required support documents.
- Provide training and guidance on grant submission processes and requirements.
- Support ongoing contract administration and day-to-day operational activities.
- Assist with post-award activities, including reporting, budget tracking, and project documentation.
- Provide administrative support to the department as needed.
- You may be a great fit for this role if you:
- Have experience coordinating grant and contract applications.
- Enjoy working with detailed documents and ensuring accuracy.
- Are a strong writer, editor, and proofreader.
- Can successfully manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Are proactive, organized, and solutions-oriented.
- Communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders.
- Thrive in a collaborative, team-focused environment.
- Enjoy supporting research and academic professionals.
- At Roswell Park, every role contributes to a larger mission of advancing cancer research, treatment, and patient care. You'll join a team where your work has purpose and where collaboration, innovation, and compassion are valued every day.
