OCRST Program Coordinator

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department:
Cancer Center

Working Title:
OCRST Program Coordinator (Open Rank)

Position #:  - Requisition #: 38627

This position will primarily support the Oncology Clinical Research Support Team (OCRST). OCRST serves as a central resource and umbrella unit for all CU Cancer Center partner institutions, including University of Colorado Hospital, Children's Hospital and the Denver Veterans Administration Hospital. The resources and services provided by OCRST are aimed at supporting clinical research across the CU Cancer Center research enterprise and fostering collaboration as well as standard and efficient practices in the conduct of varied clinical research projects.

• Provide program support to the Cancer Center - plan, organize, and coordinate events and other administrative program activities to ensure goals are met on time and within budget - including the Investigator Initiated Trial (IIT) Incubator and IIT Committee meetings. (30%)
• Track the progression of upcoming events and provide/develop updates as needed.
• Prepare agendas, organize meetings, take meeting minutes, coordinate presenters, document reviews and approvals, disseminate decisions, create and maintain tracking and reporting tools and staff Cancer Center and OCRST meetings. (40%)
• Provide office-related procurement services for the Cancer Center including budget adherence, and vendor management for the various administrative groups.
• Oversee and direct publication of quarterly Principal Investigator (PI) and Clinical Research Newsletters.
• Manage the operational needs of the OCRST Program including serving as the primary point of contact for OCRST Initiatives for internal and external partners.
• Provide ongoing administrative and programmatic support to the leadership of the Cancer Center and OCRST Program, including maintaining the CU Cancer Center internal research resource website. (10%)
• Provide administrative support to the Associate Director of Clinical Research and Deputy Associate Director of Clinical Research as well as the OCRST program. (20%)

• Independently manage the logistics and finances of Cancer Center events, including sponsored external events, conferences, meetings, and various recruitment visits.
• Develop creative materials such as PowerPoint presentations, webpages, and other forms of communication materials for the Center.
• Create and maintain tracking and reporting tools for IIT, LAPS/NCTN, CSRN, Finance, ORIEN and Data Quality Programs within OCRST.
• Serve as administrative lead for Flatiron partnership. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining workflows, instructions or other guidance documents, tracking project progression and ensure projects are closed according to project timelines and contractual agreements.

• Provide direct operational support to the Cancer Center senior leadership.
• Assist Principal Investigators (PIs) in IRB submissions for Flatiron Explore projects.
• Independently facilitate process improvement projects for OCRST and the Cancer Center.

Hybrid - this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 3 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.

The University of Colorado Cancer Center stands at the forefront of cancer research and patient care in Colorado. As the state's only National Cancer Institute (NCI) designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, we hold a prestigious distinction that acknowledges our exceptional contributions to the fields of research, clinical trials, prevention, and cancer control. Our guiding vision is clear: "prevent and conquer cancer. Together."

At the heart of our mission is the work to "unite our community to overcome cancer through innovation, discovery, prevention, early detection, multidisciplinary care, and education."

Our more than 300 members, made up of renowned physicians and researchers, conduct patient-centered research to develop innovative, state-of-the-art technologies, and treatments. Crucial to this work is the nearly 300 staff members who help expand the reach of the CU Cancer Center. Our expertise across cancer types helps us provide world-class treatment for common cancers, while offering hope for many patients with difficult or aggressive cancers who have struggled to find treatment options elsewhere.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical:
  Multiple plan options
• Dental:
  Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance:
  Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan:
  Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off:
  Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10/year
• Tuition Benefit:
  Employees have access to this benefit…