Program Coordinator - Alzheimer Research

Mayo Clinic • Rochester, MN

6d • $59,904 - $89,960

About The Position

The Program Coordinator contributes to the analysis of internal and external opportunities related to operating goals and independently manages some or all implementation of assigned projects and outreach initiatives. The role serves as an expert resource and mentors internal and external research project personnel, troubleshoots and resolves problems, and contributes to discussions on project design, feasibility, management, and outcome measurement. It also supports project design, organization, monitoring, and budget and financial management.

The coordinator plans and participates in education for staff involved in projects or research initiatives and may occasionally lead that education. The role organizes and participates in project workgroups, committees, advisory boards, teleconferences, and regional meetings; prepares correspondence and communications materials; coordinates student rotations and community research experiences; and presents at national meetings. Frequent travel may be required to support community-based participatory research efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in public health, education, communications, or another related field; alternatively, an associate's degree, college diploma, or certificate program with at least 3 years of experience, or a high school diploma with at least 5 years of clinical research coordination or related experience, may be considered.
• Demonstrated excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and work organization skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and project management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively with a variety of people at all levels, both within and outside Mayo Clinic.
• Proficiency in desktop publishing, word processing, database applications, and website development.
• Highly organized and efficient, with the ability to comprehend complex instructions and situations, manage several projects simultaneously, function independently, and exercise independent judgment in decision-making.

Nice To Haves

• Applied knowledge and prior experience working with various research populations.

Responsibilities

• Analyze internal and external opportunities related to operating goals.
• Independently manage some or all implementation of assigned projects and outreach initiatives.
• Serve as an expert resource and mentor internal and external research project personnel.
• Troubleshoot and resolve problems and contribute to discussions on project design, feasibility, project management, and outcome measurement.
• Participate in designing, organizing, and monitoring projects, including budgets and financial management.
• Plan and participate in education for internal and external staff required to carry out projects or research initiatives, and occasionally lead that education.
• Organize and participate in internal and external project workgroup, committee, and advisory board meetings, teleconferences, and regional meetings.
• Prepare written correspondence and develop brochures, exhibits, and website 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.
• Travel frequently as needed to support community-based participatory research efforts.

Benefits

• Multiple medical plan options.
• Dental coverage through Delta Dental or a reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Affordable vision plan with a national network.
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options for eligible expenses.
• Competitive retirement package.
• Continuing education and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level