Project Assistant - Strategy Management Services

CityRochesterStateMinnesotaTelecommuteNoDepartmentLaboratory Medicine & PathologyWhy Mayo ClinicStrategy Management Services (SMS) within the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology (DLMP) partners with business areas in the planning and delivery of DLMP’s strategic and operational plans that support the overall goals of the department and Mayo Clinic as an organization.This Project Assistant position is part of the Innovate Delivery Team of Strategy Management Services, that is focused on planning and delivery of activities related to Translational Research, Innovation, and Test Development. We are looking for a highly skilled person who is interested in being part of a dynamic, energetic, and high performing team and help support the significant growth planned for this area.Position descriptionA Project Assistant works under a Project Manager and assists in the planning and execution of a project. Provides assistance in the initiation, development and implementation of projects. Maintains schedules/calendars for assigned projects and assists the Project Manager in planning, monitoring and execution of project tasks and reallocation of project resources utilizing Microsoft Project or other appropriate tool. Assists in project communications and coordination during meetings, status reporting and stakeholder relationships. Provides strong customer service support to internal and external team members throughout project life cycle. Ability to handle fast paced environment and short deadlines. Assist project team members in tracking integrated tasks on a daily basis.QualificationsAssociates degree in business, healthcare, finance or other related field with minimum of 3 years business experience required to include participation on a project team.Visa sponsorship not available for this positionAdditional qualificationsPrior experience with planning and scheduling methodologies is highly desired. Demonstrated knowledge and experience with project management tools, e.g. Microsoft Project, project portfolio management systems (Clarity preferred). Demonstrated skill in using desktop/office efficiency tools, e.g. MS Excel, MS WordExemption statusNon-exemptCompensation DetailEducation, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended. The minimum pay rate is $20.95 per hour.Benefits eligibleYesScheduleFull TimeHours / Pay period80Schedule detailsMonday - Friday, DaysSite descriptionMayo Clinic is located in the heart of downtown Rochester, Minnesota, a vibrant, friendly city that provides a highly livable environment for more than 34,000 Mayo staff and students. The city is consistently ranked among the best places to live in the United States because of its affordable cost of living, healthy lifestyle, excellent school systems and exceptionally high quality of life.CategoryClinical Labs and ResearchCareer profileClinical LabsJob posting number123971BRRecruiterLatasha PerkinsEqual opportunityAs an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.