Part Time Research Finance Coordinator
About The Position
The Research Finance Coordinator supports administrative, operational, and financial activities within Research Billing Services (RBS) in support of the Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation (MHIF) mission. This position is responsible for organizing and maintaining research finance and study-related documentation, entering and validating financial data, extracting key information from research agreements, and supporting the development of reporting tools and dashboards. The Research Finance Coordinator also assists with reconciliation activities, workflow documentation, and process improvement initiatives to help ensure accurate, accessible, and well-organized financial records. This role works collaboratively with RBS team members and supports departmental projects, reporting needs, and special initiatives as assigned. This is a part time position working onsite at our Minneapolis Office 10-15 hours per week.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required
- Basic understanding of accounting principles, budgets, and financial documentation.
- High attention to detail, with a strong ability to organize records, documents, and multiple concurrent priorities.
- Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, communication, customer service, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively as part of a team.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, with a strong aptitude for learning new technology systems.
- Ability to create and maintain accurate, consistent, and accessible documentation.
- Interest in supporting research operations and contributing to process improvement initiatives.
Nice To Haves
- associate or bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, business administration, finance, or a related field preferred.
Responsibilities
- Support administrative, operational, and financial activities for Research Billing Services, which may include:
- Organize, maintain, and archive research finance files, study documentation, and related records.
- Perform data entry and validation of research financial information within tracking systems and databases.
- Format, update, and maintain financial, operational, and study-related documents to ensure consistency, accuracy, and accessibility.
- Extract and compile key financial and contractual data from research agreements and supporting documentation.
- Assist with the preparation, organization, and maintenance of reconciliation documentation and related financial records.
- Work collaboratively with all MHIF employees as part of a positive, supportive culture.
- Assist in developing and maintaining trackers, reports, and dashboards to support team operations, workload management, and financial monitoring.
- Assist with the creation and updating of workflow documentation, process guides, and other departmental resources.
- Support RBS team members with process improvement initiatives and operational efficiencies.
- Provide administrative support for departmental projects, reporting needs, and special initiatives as assigned.
- Participate in continuing learning opportunities to build knowledge of research finance operations, systems, processes, and documentation requirements.
- Complete other administrative, financial, and study-related tasks as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly range of: $20 - $23
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life, short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Employer HSA contribution.
- 401(k) with employer match and contribution.
- Generous PTO, paid holidays, and parental leave.
- Tuition reimbursement and paid volunteer time.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
