Research Program Coordinator - Rheumatology

Mayo Clinic•Scottsdale, AZ

17h•$69,451 - $104,270•Hybrid

About The Position

The Research Program Coordinator serves as a strategic operational partner to the Rheumatology Research Chair and plays a critical role in advancing the growth, sustainability, and impact of the Division of Rheumatology research program. This position is responsible for coordinating key operational, financial, regulatory, and programmatic activities that support a diverse and expanding research portfolio. Working closely with faculty leadership, research staff, institutional partners, and external collaborators, the coordinator will help develop research infrastructure, support investigator success, manage program operations, and implement strategic initiatives designed to strengthen and grow the division's research program. This role is ideal for an individual who enjoys combining strategic planning, financial management, project coordination, and stakeholder engagement to advance a high-performing research program.

Requirements

This vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship. We will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position. Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.

Responsibilities

Serve as a strategic operational partner to the Rheumatology Research Chair in the planning, development, and execution of division research priorities.
Support the growth and development of the Rheumatology Research Program through implementation of new initiatives, infrastructure development, and process improvement efforts.
Oversee and support the financial health of the research program and individual investigator portfolios.
Monitor research accounts and budgets, identify financial trends, risks, and discrepancies, and assist investigators with financial planning and course correction when unforeseen expenses arise.
Coordinate and support regulatory activities, including IRB submissions, amendments, modifications, continuing reviews, and other compliance-related requirements.
Complete feasibility assessments for potential research opportunities and collaborate with investigators to evaluate operational, financial, and resource requirements.
Facilitate engagement and collaboration among investigators, research personnel, institutional stakeholders, sponsors, and external partners.
Develop reports, presentations, and business materials to support strategic decision-making, program evaluation, and leadership initiatives.
Lead special projects and operational initiatives that enhance program effectiveness, research productivity, and faculty success
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.