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Program Coordinator in Einstein/Resnick - Bronx, New York at Albert Einstein College of Medicine

NewSalary: $68000 - $75000Job Function: Admin/Clerical/Secretarial
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Einstein/Resnick - Bronx, New York, 10461, United States
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Job Description

Program Coordinator

US-NY-Einstein/Resnick - Bronx

Job ID: 2026-18279
Employee Classification: Non-Exempt/Non-Union
Department: Genetics
Position Type: Regular Full-Time
Albert Einstein College of Medicine

About Us

Provides senior-level administrative and operational support to the Department Chair and faculty. Coordinates a broad range of administrative, faculty affairs, research administration, financial, and event activities requiring independent judgment, strong organizational skills, and knowledge of departmental and institutional procedures. Serves as a key resource for faculty, staff, and external stakeholders while ensuring efficient departmental operations.


POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Executive and Administrative Support
  • Provide senior administrative support to the Department Chair, managing a complex calendar of meetings, appointments, travel, and departmental activities.
  • Coordinate departmental and leadership meetings, including scheduling, agendas, meeting materials, and follow-up communications.
  • Arrange domestic and international travel for the Chair and designated faculty, including airfare, lodging, transportation, registrations, itineraries, and required documentation.
  • Process and monitor travel and business expense reimbursements, ensuring compliance with institutional policies and sponsor requirements.
  • Serve as a primary administrative liaison among faculty, staff, institutional offices, funding agencies, and external collaborators.
  • Support departmental operations by coordinating administrative activities and providing backup support to ensure continuity of services.
Grant and Research Administration
  • Coordinate administrative components of grant proposal submissions, including collection and preparation of required documentation through Cayuse and other institutional systems.
  • Maintain faculty biosketches, Other Support documents, and grant-related records to support timely and compliant proposal submissions.
  • Coordinate logistics and communications for the annual U19 Cooperative Agreement meeting and other research-related activities.
  • Assist with the review and processing of subcontract invoices by verifying documentation, tracking approvals, and coordinating with Principal Investigators and research administration offices.
Financial and Procurement Support
  • Coordinate procurement activities for laboratory and departmental purchases through EPRO and monitor purchasing transactions through completion.
  • Prepare and process reimbursements while ensuring adherence to institutional and sponsor guidelines.
  • Liaise with Procurement and Accounts Payable to resolve payment issues and facilitate timely invoice processing.
  • Review monthly animal research and core facility charges, identify discrepancies, and coordinate corrections with faculty, research staff, and service providers.
  • Monitor open purchase orders, outstanding invoices, and departmental financial transactions for follow-up and resolution.
Program and Event Coordination
  • Coordinate departmental seminars, Work-in-Progress (WIP) meetings, guest speaker visits, and related activities.
  • Plan and administer logistics for the annual departmental retreat, including venue arrangements, registration management, travel coordination, communications, and event support.
  • Support faculty meetings, networking events, conferences, and departmental programs through scheduling, planning, and logistical coordination.
  • Develop and maintain event timelines, participant communications, and supporting materials to ensure successful execution of departmental events.
Faculty Affairs and Human Resources Support
  • Coordinate faculty appointments, reappointments, promotions, and secondary appointment processes in partnership with the Office of Academic Appointments.
  • Prepare, track, and maintain faculty affairs documentation to ensure timely completion of institutional requirements and deadlines.
  • Support onboarding, personnel transactions, visa-related documentation, volunteer appointments, and other HR processes for faculty and research personnel.
  • Maintain accurate and confidential faculty and staff records in accordance with institutional policies.
  • Serve as a resource to faculty and staff regarding administrative procedures and departmental processes.
General Responsibilities
  • Exercise discretion in handling confidential personnel, financial, research, and organizational information.
  • Develop and maintain organized electronic filing systems and departmental records to support operational efficiency and compliance.
  • Coordinate multiple priorities and deadlines while ensuring accuracy and timely completion of assignments.
  • Recommend process improvements that enhance administrative effectiveness and customer service.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned in support of departmental goals and objectives.


QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
  • Two to four years of progressively responsible administrative or program coordination experience, preferably in a higher education, academic medical center, or research environment.
  • Experience supporting faculty, grant administration, or research programs is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Knowledge of NIH grant administration, sponsored research processes, and federal compliance requirements.
  • Strong project management, organizational, and multitasking skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in reviewing financial, procurement, and grant documentation.
  • Demonstrated ability to coordinate complex domestic and international travel and meeting logistics.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and institutional systems for finance, procurement, HR, and research administration.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive personnel, financial, and research information.
  • Ability to work independently while building effective working relationships with faculty, Principal Investigators, administrators, and institutional partners.

Minimum Salary Range:
USD $68,000.00/Yr.

Maximum Salary Range:
USD $75,000.00/Yr.

Job Location

Einstein/Resnick - Bronx, New York, 10461, United States

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