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Administrative Program Coordinator - Orthopaedic Research

Cleveland Clinic
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 7 Oct 2025

About the role

                    

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.

                        

We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.

                                    

Job Title

Administrative Program Coordinator - Orthopaedic Research

                        

Location

Cleveland

                    

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

                     

Department

Orthopaedics-Integrated Surgical Institute

                      

Job Code

D99917

                     

Shift

Days

                       

Schedule

8:00am-4:30pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.  

The Orthopaedic Surgery Unit specializes in diagnosing and treating a wide range of conditions affecting the bones, muscles, and joints, including musculoskeletal tumors, joint replacements, adult reconstructive surgery, sports medicine, and spine health. As an Administrative Program Coordinator, you will serve as a key liaison and provide administrative, technical and operational support for the department. In this role, you will assist the Director with daily operations and project execution, coordinate policy evaluation and implementation and identify opportunities to enhance operational efficiency. You will also manage and track departmental training, publications, manuscripts and abstracts, oversee intake and onboarding for visiting researchers and fellows and collaborate with marketing and philanthropy teams to promote departmental initiatives.

A caregiver in this role works days from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

This position offers a hybrid option after a 90-day new hire period, with three days on-site and two days remote per week.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

  • With guidance from the Director, lead or coordinate multiple projects and policy initiatives.

  • Update, monitor and manage databases.

  • Develop scorecards and milestones to track progress.

  • Analyze project improvement and progress.

  • Report on discrepancies and variances.

  • Coordinate project prioritization and assist with policy and initiative implementation.

  • Assist with scheduling, coordination, preparation and communication of meetings.

  • Attend meetings and record key outcomes.

  • Support all office administrative functions.

  • Develop and maintain updates.

  • Collaborate with marketing and philanthropy teams.

  • Oversee intake and onboarding for visiting researchers and research fellows.

  • Lead the planning and execution of the annual Walk of Joints event each October.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

  • Associate's Degree and two years of administrative experience or customer
    service

  • OR High School Diploma/GED and four years of experience

  • OR Bachelor’s Degree 

  • Computer skills and experience with software applications

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related field 

  • Healthcare experience or related organization 

  • Knowledge of project management and communication practices

  • Event planning experience

  • Marketing experience

Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods

  • Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment

  • Ability to travel throughou

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