Academic and Scientific Affairs Engagement Coordinator

Where You’ll Work

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 137 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings. CommonSpirit has more than 157,000 employees, 45,000 nurses and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice providers across 24 states and contributes more than $4.2 billion annually in charity care, community benefits and unreimbursed government programs. Together with our patients, physicians, partners, and communities, we are creating a more just, equitable, and innovative healthcare delivery system.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Academic-Scientific Affairs Engagement Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in driving the success of our department by facilitating critical engagement support. You will be responsible for managing expectations while overseeing complex task management, resource allocation, and budget coordination. By implementing best practices and continuous improvement methodologies, you will ensure that all departmental engagements are executed efficiently and aligned with our organizational objectives.

In this dynamic role, you will be the bridge between internal CommonSpirit Health resources and external vendors, fostering strong collegial relationships to drive project success. Your daily focus will involve supporting the implementation of strategic solutions that directly contribute to positive customer outcomes and engagement goals. You will act as a key communicator, coordinating high-level meetings and events while maintaining a clear vision of project milestones to ensure all stakeholders remain informed and aligned.

Success in this position requires a proactive approach to performance measurement and risk mitigation. You will take the lead in coordinating the reporting of ROI and success metrics, providing data-driven insights that allow our leadership team to respond quickly to new opportunities, risks, and operational challenges. If you are a collaborative problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced scientific and academic environment, we invite you to help us elevate our engagement strategies and contribute to the long-term success of our department.

• Demonstrate exceptional project management skills, including the ability to manage scope, timelines, and cross-departmental budgets effectively.
• Cultivate and maintain collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure seamless project delivery.
• Develop and implement standardized engagement plans and operational best practices to optimize departmental efficiency.
• Analyze and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) and ROI, providing actionable data to support leadership decision-making.
• Facilitate high-impact academic and scientific affairs meetings and events, ensuring clear communication and organizational alignment.
• Proactively identify project risks and develop contingency solutions to ensure consistent fulfillment of all engagement goals.

Job Requirements

Required

• Bachelors in Business, Healthcare, or other related field or a combination of education and/or additional job related experience may be substituted in lieu of the degree
• Minimum two (2) years with hospital or business corporate operations