University of Colorado · 2 days ago
OCRST Program Coordinator (Open Rank)
Aurora, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$51K/yr - $61K/yr
1+ years expThe University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a leading institution in cancer research and patient care. The OCRST Program Coordinator will support the Oncology Clinical Research Support Team by coordinating events, managing administrative tasks, and ensuring efficient practices in clinical research projects.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business, research, communications, accounting, finance, social sciences, marketing or related field from an accredited institution
One year of relevant experience in an administrative support role in an academic, healthcare, and/or business-related environment
Two (2) years' relevant experience in an administrative support role in an academic, healthcare, and/or business-related environment
A combination of education and related professional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year for year basis
Present and maintain a professional, polished, and positive demeanor/disposition while working with internal and external stakeholders in a dynamic, high-paced environment
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects at one time
Exceptional customer service and relationship management skills
Ability to represent the Cancer Center with enthusiasm and professionalism
Ability to establish priorities and meet competing deadlines
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to manage complex logistical problems and situations
Strong problem-solving skills
Creativity and innovation when it comes to designing marketing and communications materials
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision to accomplish a variety of tasks and goals with overlapping timelines
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Knowledge in writing and grammar, including AP style
Preferred
Professional and progressively responsible project management experience
Proficient with University of Colorado finance systems (i.e. Peoplesoft, Concur, M@rketplace)
Experience with Microsoft Office suite and SmartSheet software
Experience working in an academic medical setting
Experience serving as a program coordinator
Experience with working in a web content management system (Sitefinity, HubSpot)
Experience coordinating schedules, meetings, and events
Benefits
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 on all CU campuses
ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.
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Funding
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