Project Coordinator

The OHSU Knight Cancer Institute is an internationally recognized leader in cancer research and care, powered by a historic $2 billion gift from Phil and Penny Knight. With a bold mission to revolutionize cancer prevention, detection, and treatment, we offer an environment where innovation thrives, collaboration is central, and your work can have a lasting impact. The institute cultivates a welcoming and supportive environment for caregivers, researchers, and support personnel. Knight affiliates subscribe to three guiding principles: we are bold, we are supportive, and we work as a connected team in our fight to end cancer as we know it. We¿d love for you to join us!

 

The Cancer Research Training and Education Coordination (CRTEC) team within the Knight Cancer Institute assists in coordinating and enhancing impactful education, training, and professional development opportunities for all career stages, from high school to faculty, and across the breadth of cancer research activities at the Knight. CRTEC is a key component of the NCI P30 Cancer Center Support Grant (CCSG), and CRTEC goals align with the Knight Cancer Institute Strategic Plan to develop a diverse, skilled and knowledgeable cancer research workforce.

 

Every Knight Cancer employee is expected to embody our guiding principles:

• We act BOLDLY—Breakthroughs require pushing the boundaries of science, exploring new frontiers, and thinking differently.
• We SUPPORT each other—Respect leads to trust, which leads to excellence.
• We work as a CONNECTED team — We must leverage our collective brain power to conquer cancer because no one individual can do it alone.

The CRTEC Project Coordinator will develop, implement, manage, and coordinate educational and professional development activities for trainees at all levels, from secondary school students through faculty.  The CRTEC Project Coordinator collaborates with education and training program leaders and administrators to support development, implementation, evaluation, and communication of educational and career development opportunities across the Knight Cancer Institute.  This role directly engages with learners at all levels to support their individual educational and professional journeys.

 

This position will receive direction and support from multiple executives through matrixed leader relationships but will report directly to the CRTEC Education Manager.

 

Duties include:

• Provides coordination and operational support for strategic education, training, and mentoring initiatives across the CRTEC portfolio.
• Collaborates with KCI faculty and institutional partners to support educational and professional development programs that prepare the next generation of cancer researchers.
• Co-manages and supports CRTEC's portfolio of educational, recruitment, and outreach events, coordinating logistics, communications, and implementation.
• Serves as a resource for learners across training stages, connecting them with educational, professional development, and mentoring opportunities.
• Coordinates and administers summer research programs for high school and undergraduate students, including admissions, onboarding, curriculum coordination, communications, evaluation, and outcomes reporting.
• Supports cancer research education initiatives that serve Oregon communities.
• Develops and maintains project plans; manages scope, timelines, resources, budgets, analytics, quality, and reporting in accordance with project management best practices.
• Assists with the administration of educational funding opportunities and related processes.
• Develops and maintains documentation, workflows, and operational processes that promote efficiency and consistency across the CRTEC portfolio.
• Contributes to the achievement of CRTEC goals and the Knight Cancer Institute Strategic Plan through active participation in team initiatives and cross-functional projects.

• Four years of experience as an executive assistant, administrative analyst, researcher or administrative officer which included administrative duties, provision of technical assistance, or operations review.  Two of the required years must have included administration or oversight of an on-going project or program; 
• A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Public Administration or a closely related field may be substituted for up to two years of the required experience. Note: there is no substitution for the two years of administrative experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent record of time management and setting appropriate priorities.
• Self-starter with ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.
• Strong critical thinking skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Solution-oriented approach to issues.
• Detail-oriented while still seeing the "big picture"
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks at one time
• Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Must have demonstrated excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to use tact and diplomacy to maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team while being collaborative in resolving problems
• Must possess energy and drive to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously

• Degree in biomedical science, education, or a related field.
• Experience working in an academic setting.
• Experience in science education and/or teaching.
• Experience managing academic educational programs.
• Experience with program planning, coordination and evaluation.
• Ability to fit specific task requests into a broader context and anticipate needs not specifically identified.
• Ability to think analytically and devise creative solutions to problems, synthesizing data contributing to project planning.

Apply online. Please be sure to upload a Cover Letter and Resume/CV.

We are Oregon's only public academic health center. In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington. All are welcome. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply. To request reasonable accommodation, contact askhr@ohsu.edu