Project Coordinator - Department of Oncology and Teacher Education Division

Project Coordinator – Department of Oncology & Teacher Education Division

Wayne State University is looking for an experienced Project Coordinator for its Detroit campus. The role will coordinate activities across two program areas: 80% Cancer Research Training & Education (CRTEC) and 20% Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) grant support.

• Coordinate day‑to‑day operations for CRTEC and OSEP supported training and education programs, including timelines, deliverables, reporting, and deadlines.
• Manage participant and student logistics: recruitment communications, onboarding, orientation, paperwork, stipend coordination, conference registration, travel, and ongoing support.
• Maintain project documentation, shared files, databases, and tracking systems to support implementation, evaluation, annual progress tracking, and federal reporting requirements.
• Support faculty and postdoctoral development and funding‑related activities: track and distribute funding opportunities, maintain grant‑writing resources, coordinate internal proposal reviews, and support internal pilot funding processes.
• Schedule and organize meetings, educational sessions, doctoral seminars, advisory board meetings, and other program activities; prepare materials and support follow‑up.
• Coordinate training and event logistics: space, speakers, materials, attendance tracking, and continuity of coverage across programs in collaboration with CRTEC staff and partners.
• Provide general administrative and program support (copying, scanning).
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in education, leadership/administration, organizational psychology, or a related area.
• Master’s degree strongly preferred in the same fields.
• Intermediate (3–4 years) job‑related experience.
• Experience with Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) leadership preparation projects and grants.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience coordinating events, including travel.
• Experience with grant writing.
• Experience working with college students and people with disabilities and/or their families.
• Strong project coordination, organizational, and administrative skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to track deliverables and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, databases, and shared drives.
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.

Master’s degree in education, leadership/administration, organizational psychology, or a related area; experience with OSEP leadership preparation projects and grants; ability to manage multiple projects; event coordination experience; grant writing experience; experience with college students and people with disabilities.

Full‑time, regular employee. Staff/Administrative category. Annual salary. 1 opening.

University policy requires a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work for certain positions. Applicants may be informed if a background check is required.

The university welcomes applications from persons with disabilities and veterans. Wayne State is an equal opportunity employer.