Project Coordinator I-Neurosurgery

DescriptionThe Project Coordinator I will serve as a highly collaborative member of the Department of Neurosurgery, supporting communications, social media, physician promotion, event coordination, and special projects across clinical, research, and education initiatives. The Project Coordinator I follows projects through all phases by assisting in the development of project plans, ensuring adherence to the plans, and demonstrates flexibility and commitment in a fast-paced academic medical environment.ResponsibilitiesEstablishes the coordination of basic and moderately complex project activities and ensures the quality, timeliness, and integrity of ongoing projects and schedules.Works closely with the Chair of Neurosurgery, Senior Director of Marketing and Communications, other departmental leaders, faculty, residents, APPs, researchers, clinical and administrative leadership, patients, families, philanthropy, and industry partners. Establishes and maintains strong professional relationships across departments and external stakeholders.Plans, coordinates, films, edits, and publishes social media content across multiple platforms including LinkedIn, X, Instagram, TikTok, and Threads.Responsible for coordinating filming logistics, scheduling participants, developing scripts and interview questions, capturing video and photography content, editing long- and short-form media, writing captions, and ensuring timely publications.Creates compelling and visually engaging digital content to support departmental priorities, including physician highlights, patient stories, educational initiatives, research accomplishments, awareness campaigns, faculty appointments, conferences, and media-worthy surgical cases.Support in the coordination of departmental events, symposiums, webinars, continuing medical education, and industry programs. Assists with event logistics, promotional campaigns, communications, registration, and on-site support.Maintains digital directories and databases within the department.Develops and maintains a detailed project schedule which includes administrative tasks. Ensures adherence to deadlines.Ensures brand consistency and professionalism in all projects.Coordinates and leads assigned project activities ensuring that assignments are completed.Organizes, leads, and facilitates project-related meetings, including the creation of agendas and preparation of materials.Prepares and/or edits presentations, meeting minutes, and tables.Partners with marketing to facilitate and create social media posts, marketing and communications materials, patient stories, and media coordination.Maintains detailed records and documentation of project activity and may be responsible for developing uniform procedures for storing and keeping appropriate documentation. Provides feedback to communicate project findings as appropriate.Coordinates ordering, purchase orders, invoices, and vendor communication related to marketing materials, promotional items, and event needs while ensuring deadlines are met.May develop reports and other deliverables as assigned.Tracks project changes and produces updated schedules as required.Monitors project deliverables and timelines, notifies management when issues arise, and take corrective actions, as needed.Ensures all projects are completed by their deadlines.May coordinate ordering, follow up of receipts, and invoicing as necessary.May be responsible for conference travel planning, and departmental correspondence as it relates to the project.Will be responsible for communication with outside contractors and/or vendors and consultants as required by the project.Performs other related duties.QualificationsBachelors? degree required, preferably in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, Digital Media, Graphic Design, Health Care, or related field. 1 year of experience in marketing, communications, social media management, project coordination, event planning, health care marketing, or related experience preferred. Candidates may come from either a communications background with a strong interest in health care and patient-centered storytelling, or from a health care environment with demonstrated marketing, branding, and communications experience.Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with the ability to communicate professionally with faculty, leadership, industry partners, and multidisciplinary teams.Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including interviewing, storytelling, editing, and professional correspondence.Highly organized, proactive, and detail oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects, shifting priorities, and tight deadlines simultaneously.Demonstrated experience with social media content creation, platform management, analytics, and engagement strategies across major social media platforms.Strong photography, videography, video editing, graphic design, and content development skills.Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, including Adobe Premiere Pro, InDesign, Photoshop, and Canva/CapCut or similar editing platforms.Strong PowerPoint and presentation development skills.Comfortable working in clinical and operating room environments while maintaining professionalism and sensitivity around patient care.Ability to work independently while also thriving in a collaborative, fast-paced team environment. Strong judgment, professionalism, discretion, and ability to represent the department positively in public-facing settings.Non-Bargaining Unit, 842 - Neurosurgery - ISM, Icahn School of MedicineEmployer DescriptionStrength through Unity and InclusionThe Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual.At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history.About The Mount Sinai Health SystemMount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time — discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients’ medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Children’s Hospitals” ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country’s best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek’s “The World’s Best Smart Hospitals” ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally.Equal Opportunity EmployerThe Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.CompensationThe Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $66482.07 - $75000 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.