Research Project Specialist

Job Summary

As part of the Corewell Health Research Institute, the Research Project Specialist will support the VP, Research Administration with all special projects, including marketing, communication, events (internal / external) website design, virtual patient consenting, social media, external presence, center of excellence development, etc. to build greater visibility and awareness around research throughout Corewell Health.

Essential Functions

• Oversees small to medium sized, multi-faceted projects varying in complexity and involving cross functional experts. These projects may be a portion or phase of a larger project or program.
• Coordinates project work including project plans and schedules and completes projects on time and within budget. Analyzes and documents, processes, procedures and outcomes to seek continuous improvement. Assesses resource requirements for project tasks and works with leaders of functional areas and subject matter experts to meet project plan deliverables.
• Communicates, collaborates, networks and acts as a consultant to stakeholders/business partners in order to ensure continuity and coordination of services and appropriate utilization of resources.
• Serves as a liaison for projects between various departments within the system.
• Acts as a change agent to advance the knowledge and use of project management.

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
• 2 years of relevant experience of applicable business function experience or other related experience
• 2 years of relevant experience of related experience, preferably in project management

Preferred

• Master's Degree
• CRT-Project Management Professional, Associate (CAPM) Or
• CRT-Project Management Professional (PMP) - PMI Project Management Institute

About Corewell Health

As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.

Primary Location

SITE - Secchia Center - 15 Michigan St - Grand Rapids

Department Name

Corporate Admin - Research Operations

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Days Worked

Monday - Friday

Weekend Frequency

N/A

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