Grant Coordinator

Title:

Grant Coordinator. Job Type: Regular. Company:
Health Research, Inc. (HRI) Roswell Park Division. Department:
Health Behavior. Time Type:
Full time. Weekly

Hours:

40. FTE: 1. Shift: First Shift (United States of America).

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Two or more years of experience with grant and contract application development.
• Experience submitting grant and contract applications through electronic submission systems.
• Experience supporting post-award activities, including progress reports, budget management, and tracking databases.
• Experience preparing biosketches, other support documents, and publication records.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.
• Experience using Workday.

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. Here, you'll find:
Meaningful work that supports life-changing research and improves lives. Opportunities to learn, grow, and develop your career. A collaborative environment where employees are respected, supported, and encouraged to contribute. A culture built on teamwork, integrity, innovation, and compassion. The opportunity to work alongside dedicated researchers, clinicians, and professionals who are passionate about making a difference. A mission-driven organization where every role plays a part in creating a healthier future.

If you’re passionate about supporting research, enjoy building strong partnerships, and want your work to have a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you.

• Required
  
  Education and Experience:
  
  1. Bachelor’s degree and the equivalent of two (2) years of full-time experience in grant preparation and editing; or 2. Associate’s degree and the equivalent of four (4) years of full-time experience in grant…