Project Coordinator – Talent Acquisition Operations & Workforce Programs

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • New York, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe. Exciting Opportunity at MSK: Project Coordinator – Talent Acquisition Operations & Workforce Programs (6-Month Contract) We’re looking for a Project Coordinator who thrives on bringing order to moving parts, connecting dots others might miss, and turning ideas into action. You’ll be part of a team that’s reimagining how we attract and engage talent at MSK - using data, technology, and curiosity to make our work smarter and more human. In this role, you’ll keep projects on track, elevate how we communicate with data, support our TA leaders, and play a key part in how MSK hires for impact.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in project coordination, project management, or operational support roles
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities with a strong attention to detail and sense of urgency
• Comfortable jumping into fast-moving environments, asking questions, figuring things out quickly, and driving work forward without constant direction
• Demonstrated ability to build credibility quickly and operate effectively in contractor or backfill-style roles
• Experience supporting senior leaders, executives, or complex stakeholder groups
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams
• Experience using technology, automation, or AI tools to improve workflow efficiency or organization
• Strong attention to detail with consistent follow-through and ownership of work, focused on getting things done
• Proactive mindset, anticipating needs, risks, and next steps before being asked and moving work forward without being asked
• Adaptability and resilience in a fast-paced, evolving environment, with the motivation to learn quickly and continuously improve
• Sense of urgency balanced with sound judgment and prioritization, motivated by progress not perfection
• Confidence navigating and coordinating across administrative and leadership groups to drive outcomes, not just activity

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day project coordination support for Talent Acquisition Operations and Workforce Programs, ensuring work progresses without the need for constant follow-up
• Partner with TA leadership to track and advance technology and process improvement initiatives, maintaining momentum and clear next steps
• Serve as a point of coordination across administrative partners, helping align timelines, responsibilities, and deliverables
• Support Workforce Programs operations through day-to-day management of youth apprenticeship and Clinical Nursing externship programs, serving as a central point of contact for students, managers, and external partners (e.g., schools, CareerWise), and tracking apprentice progress, attendance, and milestones to ensure a consistent, high-quality experience aligned with program expectations and workforce goals
• Support vendor coordination by tracking meetings, notes, deliverables, and follow-through on action items
• Prepare meeting recaps, project trackers, and operational documentation to keep stakeholders aligned and informed
• Support faculty and postdoctoral recruitment postings in Workday Recruiting, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance across HR and departmental partners
• Manage logistics for executive and leadership interviews, on-site and virtual events: anticipating needs and ensuring a polished, organized experience
• Coordinate calendars for TA executives and directors, proactively prioritizing schedules and resolving conflicts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed