Research Program Coordinator - Rheumatology

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  Multiple plan options.
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  Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
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  Affordable plan with national network.
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  HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
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  Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

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.

During the selection process you may participate in an OnDemand (pre-recorded) interview that you can complete at your convenience. During the OnDemand interview, a question will appear on your screen, and you will have time to consider each question before responding. You will have the opportunity to re-record your answer to each question – Mayo Clinic will only see the final recording.

The complete interview will be reviewed by a Mayo Clinic staff member and you will be notified of next steps.

The Division of Rheumatology at Mayo Clinic in Arizona is dedicated to improving the lives of patients with autoimmune and inflammatory diseases through innovative clinical, translational, and outcomes-based research. Led by Dr. Vivek Nagaraja, Division Chair and Research Chair for Rheumatology, the program conducts cutting-edge research focused on systemic sclerosis (scleroderma), autoimmune interstitial lung disease, vasculitis, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and other complex rheumatic conditions.

The program brings together physicians, scientists, trainees, and research professionals to advance scientific discovery, improve patient outcomes, and develop new approaches to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of autoimmune disease. Current efforts span investigator-initiated research, clinical trials, patient registries, translational science, and multidisciplinary research collaborations.

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.

• 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…