Research Program Coordinator-Community Integrated Research

Job description

Contributes to the analysis of internal and external opportunities related to operating goals. Independently manages some or all of the implementation of assigned projects and outreach initiatives. Serves as an expert resource and mentors other internal/external research project personnel. Trouble shoots and resolves problems and contributes significantly to discussions on prospective project design, feasibility, project management, and outcomes measurement. Participates in designing, organizing, and monitoring projects, including budgets/financial management. Plans for, participates, and occasionally leads the education of internal and external staff required to carry out an assigned project or research initiative. Organize and participate in internal and external project workgroup, committee and/or advisory board meetings, teleconferences, and regional meetings; prepare written correspondence; develop brochures, exhibits, and web site content; write articles for newsletters, newspapers, and magazines; coordinate student rotations and community research experiences; present at national meetings; perform other activities and duties as assigned. Position may require frequent travel to support community-based participatory research efforts.
Additional Information:
Research Program Coordinator-Arizona
Community Integrated Research
Additional Duties/Responsibilities: The Research Program Coordinator for Community Integrated Research will coordinate the Community Outreach and Engagement-Led Clinical Trial Matching initiative. Responsibilities include utilizing existing artificial intelligence (AI) and digital tools to identify potential patients and match them with available clinical trials. The coordinator will collaborate with clinical research coordination staff and study teams to support patient identification, recruitment, referral, and enrollment into clinical trials.
The Research Program Coordinator will also support Community Outreach and Engagement activities, including coordination of the Community Clinical Trials Champions Program, a community-based program designed to increase awareness, understanding, and trust of clinical research. Additional responsibilities may include supporting community-based research, outreach, and engagement activities and collaborating with internal and external partners as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications: Previous clinical research coordination experience preferred. Experience with patient recruitment, medical record/chart review, and AI or other digital tools preferred. Demonstrated organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously.
This is a hybrid position and you must be located within 100 miles of the Arizona campus for occasional on-site expectations based on business needs. On-site expectations will be discussed during the interview process.
Bachelor's degree in public health, education, communications, or other related field. In lieu of Bachelor’s degree, Associate's degree/college Diploma/Certificate Program with at least 3 years of experience OR HS Diploma with at least 5 years of clinical research coordination/related experience may be considered. Applied knowledge and prior experience working with various research populations preferred. Must have demonstrated excellent skills in leadership, communications, problem-solving and work organization. Excellent interpersonal and project management skills required. Must have excellent oral and written communication skills. Must be able to work independently and effectively with a variety of people at all levels both within and outside of Mayo Clinic. Must be proficient in desktop publishing, word processing, database applications, and web site development. Must be highly organized, efficient, capable of comprehending complex instructions and situations, able to manage several projects simultaneously, and able to function independently and exercise independent judgment in decision-making.