Project Coordinator - Simons Foundation : Job Details

Project CoordinatorRead on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience.The Project Coordinator supports the SFARI science team and Autism & Neuroscience early career team on a variety of initiatives, including but not limited to, events and workshops, operational support for collaborations, archiving and document tracking, use of project management tools, and creating/updating standard operating procedures. The SFARI Project Coordinator reports to the Vice President, Finance and Administration and will work closely under the guidance of the SFARI Project Manager and the Autism and Neuroscience Student and Fellow Program Manager. They will also work with members of the SFARI science and administrative teams, and the Autism & Neuroscience early career team. The SFARI Project Coordinator will help manage SFARI and Autism & Neuroscience workshops and events, in collaboration with the Simons Foundation events management team, and provide support for other projects as needed.This is a full-time position located at the Simons Foundation's offices in New York City. For more information, visit simonsfoundation.org/careers.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIESOrganize and facilitate SFARI workshops and ensure they are planned in accordance with SFARI's standards of excellenceProvide organizational support for consortia and collaborations, including but not limited to facilitating events and calls for the Autism Rat Models Consortium (ARC) and SFARI Collaboration on Sex Differences in Autism (SSDC)Assist SFARI Project Manager with the annual SFARI Investigator Meeting, including but not limited to management of event-related data and data analysisWork with the Student and Fellow Program Manager to provide support for programs and special projects supporting autism and neuroscience early career scientists, including the Fellows to Faculty Retreat, Shenoy Undergraduate Research Fellowship in Neuroscience and other events for the early career grantee communityBuild and maintain monday.com boards and help to set strategy/guidelines for use of monday.com throughout the division of Autism & NeuroscienceCreate standard operating procedures and timelines for SFARI workshops and related programsServe as SFARI's representative on the Simons Foundation Archiving Project and archive materials per established guidelines. Organize Dropbox files and Google DriveMeet regularly with the Vice President, Finance and Administration and the SFARI Project Manager to coordinate tasks and ongoing projects and deliverables.Assist with all other duties as assigned MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducationBachelor's degree required ExperienceMinimum of 1-3 years of project coordination experienceEvent coordination experience preferredBackground or experience in grantmaking preferredExperience with project management and automation software; monday.com preferred Related Skills & Other RequirementsExcellent oral and written communication skillsStrong attention to detail and ability to proactively anticipate needsAbility to manage multiple tasks/prioritiesSignificant experience with Dropbox, Google Suite and Microsoft Office applicationsAbility to work well with and adapt to diverse personalities and communication stylesSolution-focused and able to solve problems effectivelyCommitment to the missions of the Simons Foundation and SFARI REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALSPlease submit a resume and cover letter stating your interest in the position COMPENSATION AND BENEFITSThe full-time annual compensation range for this position is $65,000 - $70,000, depending on experienceIn addition to competitive salaries, the Simons Foundation provides employees with outstanding benefits package Our Commitment to Expanding Pathways to Science & Opportunities for All:Many of the greatest ideas and discoveries come from a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds, and experiences. The Simons Foundation is committed to advancing basic science and mathematics to benefit humankind and expand our collective understanding of our world. As part of our mission, we support partners, programs, and initiatives that seek to broaden the scientific community and open pathways to science and mathematics careers.The Simons Foundation provides equal opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal, state, and local law.To apply, please visit: Copyright ©2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-cd425f3d4d4f3c41a1c4f6ed627907ce JobiqoTJN. Keywords: Project Manager, Location: New York, NY - 10060