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Point32Health Project Coordinator (CoRAL) in Boston, Massachusetts
Who We Are
Point32Health is a leading health and wellbeing organization, delivering an ever-better personalized health care experience to everyone in our communities. At Point32Health, we are building on the quality, nonprofit heritage of our founding organizations, Tufts Health Plan and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, where we leverage our experience and expertise to help people find their version of healthier living through a broad range of health plans and tools that make navigating health and wellbeing easier.
We enjoy the important work we do every day in service to our members, partners, colleagues and communities. To learn more about who we are at Point32Health, click here (https://youtu.be/S5I_HgoecJQ) .
Job Summary
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute (HPHCI) is currently seeking a highly motivated individual to join the Division of Chronic Disease Research Across the Lifespan (CoRAL) group within the Department of Population Medicine (DPM; www.populationmedicine.org) as a Project Coordinator. The DPM is jointly sponsored by Harvard Medical School and the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute.
The Project Coordinator will work on a varied research portfolio ranging from multiple studies conducted within the department while assisting and supporting the creation of a new Center of Excellence in Maternal Health.
The Project Coordinator will perform a variety of activities to support development and research activities and operations within DPM. This position requires excellent communication skills for close collaboration with investigators and project managers, both within HPHCI and with external institutions and collaborators.
Key Responsibilities/Duties – what you will be doing
Key Responsibilities/Duties - What You Will Be Doing
Perform day-to-day tasks in support of the new center of excellence, as well as related research studies and grants, coordinate IRB activities and submissions, and develop operational protocols.
Support collaborations with external investigators and cross-divisional internal investigators and engage with policy makers locally and nationally.
Facilitate collaborative meetings and conferences, including arranging a venue, facilitating on-site IT support, developing agendas, communicating with attendees and speakers, and other support as needed
Source, monitor and track development and funding opportunities in support of the new center, including creating and maintaining project databases (Access, Excel, REDCap and other systems as necessary).
Assist with project timeline coordination and support meeting preparation; set up teleconferences and webinars, send invitations, track responses, solicit and distribute agenda items, create slide decks, provide technical support, prepare meeting minutes, and follow up on action items.
Create and revise documentation, as appropriate. Prepare summary reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
Other related duties and projects as assigned.
Perform out-of-the-box thinking, collaborate with others, and make a difference every day!
Qualifications – what you need to perform the job
Education, Certification and Licensure
- Bachelor’s degree required.
Experience (minimum years required) :
1- 3 years experience in a relevant environment (e.g. operations, health care, research, academia, etc.) is preferred.
Proficiency in various software packages, including Microsoft Word, Project, Excel, Access, Power Point, and other desktop tools.
General understanding of a research environment and exposure to/experience with project coordination, IRB submissions, proposal/grant preparation is preferred.
Skill Requirements
Excellent interpersonal and communicational skills.
Able to handle confidential and sensitive information discreetly.
Able to prioritize work, operate under tight deadlines, and meet deadlines.
Excellent organizational skills, accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to operate independently, with good judgment, and with flexibility.
Working Conditions and Additional Requirements:
Must be able to work under normal office conditions and work from home as required (this position will be hybrid with some regular days required in-office and others remote work).
Work may require simultaneous use of a telephone/headset and PC/keyboard and sitting for extended durations
Compensation & Total Rewards Overview
As part of our comprehensive total rewards program, colleagues are also eligible for variable pay. Eligibility for any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits remains in the Company's sole discretion and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
Point32Health offers their Colleagues a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package which currently includes:
Medical, dental and vision coverage
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buy-up coverage options
Tuition program
Well-being benefits
Full suite of benefits to support career development, individual & family health, and financial health
For more details on our total rewards programs, visit https://www.point32health.org/careers/benefits/
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility (DEIA) and Health Equity
Point32Health is committed to making diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility and health equity part of everything we do—from product design to the workforce driving that innovation. Our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility (DEIA) and Health Equity team's strategy is deeply connected to our core values and will evolve as the changing nature of work shifts. Programming, events, and an inclusion infrastructure play a role in how we spread cultural awareness, train people leaders on engaging with their teams and provide parameters on how to recruit and retain talented and dynamic talent. We welcome all applicants and qualified individuals, who will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
At Point32Health, we strive to be a different kind of nonprofit health and well-being company, with a broad range of health plans, and innovative tools that make navigating health and well-being easier, guiding our members at every step of their health care journey to better health outcomes. We are committed to providing high-quality and affordable health care, improving the health and wellness of our members, and creating healthier communities across the country. The Point32Health name is inspired by the 32 points on a compass. It speaks to the critical role we play in guiding and empowering the people we serve to achieve healthier lives. Our employees are hard-working, innovative, and collaborative. They look for opportunities to grow and make a difference, and they help make us strive to be one of the Top Places to work in New England.