Research Program Coordinator-Community Integrated Research

Mayo Clinic•Scottsdale, AZ

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

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.
Demonstrated excellent skills in leadership, communications, problem-solving and work organization.
Excellent interpersonal and project management skills required.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and effectively with a variety of people at all levels both within and outside of Mayo Clinic.
Proficiency in desktop publishing, word processing, database applications, and web site development.
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.

Nice To Haves

Previous clinical research coordination experience preferred.
Experience with patient recruitment, medical record/chart review, and AI or other digital tools preferred.
Applied knowledge and prior experience working with various research populations 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.

Responsibilities

Analysis of internal and external opportunities related to operating goals.
Implementation of assigned projects and outreach initiatives.
Serving as an expert resource and mentoring other internal/external research project personnel.
Troubleshooting and resolving problems.
Contributing to discussions on prospective project design, feasibility, project management, and outcomes measurement.
Designing, organizing, and monitoring projects, including budgets/financial management.
Planning for, participating in, and occasionally leading the education of internal and external staff.
Organizing and participating in internal and external project workgroup, committee and/or advisory board meetings, teleconferences, and regional meetings.
Preparing written correspondence.
Developing brochures, exhibits, and web site content.
Writing articles for newsletters, newspapers, and magazines.
Coordinating student rotations and community research experiences.
Presenting at national meetings.
Coordinating the Community Outreach and Engagement-Led Clinical Trial Matching initiative.
Utilizing existing artificial intelligence (AI) and digital tools to identify potential patients and match them with available clinical trials.
Collaborating with clinical research coordination staff and study teams to support patient identification, recruitment, referral, and enrollment into clinical trials.
Supporting Community Outreach and Engagement activities, including coordination of the Community Clinical Trials Champions Program.
Supporting community-based research, outreach, and engagement activities.
Collaborating with internal and external partners.