Business Operations Analyst - Cancer Prevention and Survivorship

Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Ohio State University is seeking a Business Operations Analyst 2 to provide comprehensive operational, programmatic, and administrative support for the Center for Cancer Prevention and Survivorship (CCPS). You will coordinate activities across leadership, faculty, staff, trainees, and community partners, ensuring effective governance and data-driven reporting.

The role includes analyzing center performance, developing project plans, managing calendars, and supporting with dashboards and annual

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years coordinating programs, projects, or administrative functions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience preparing reports and business documentation.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day operational activities for the Center for Cancer Prevention and Survivorship.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, work plans, and implementation schedules for center activities.
• Monitor progress toward strategic goals and follow up on deliverables and action items.
• Coordinate logistics for meetings, agendas, minutes, and governance documentation.
• Prepare dashboards, metrics reports, and performance summaries for leadership review.
• Support outreach initiatives and faculty engagement as needed.

Skills

Program coordination

Multitasking

Reporting & presentations

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Title

Business Operations Analyst - Cancer Prevention and Survivorship

Department

CCC | Sponsored Research

Position Summary

The Business Operations Analyst 2 provides comprehensive operational, programmatic, and administrative support for the Center for Cancer Prevention and Survivorship (CCPS). This position serves as a key coordinator supporting center leadership, faculty investigators, research staff, trainees, community partners, advisory committees, and institutional stakeholders. The individual is responsible for coordinating business operations, supporting strategic initiatives, managing center activities, monitoring performance metrics, facilitating communications, and assisting with the implementation of programs that advance the center's research, education, outreach, and survivorship missions. The position works closely with the Administrative Director, faculty leadership, and affiliated research programs to ensure effective coordination of center activities, compliance with reporting requirements, efficient business operations, and achievement of strategic goals. The Business Operations Analyst 2 serves as a central resource for project coordination, committee management, reporting, communications, event planning, and operational support across a diverse portfolio of cancer prevention and survivorship initiatives.

Job Duties

• Program Operations and Strategic Initiative Support
  • Coordinate day-to-day operational activities for the Center for Cancer Prevention and Survivorship.
  • Support implementation of strategic plans, center priorities, and institutional initiatives.
  • Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, work plans, and implementation schedules for center activities.
  • Monitor progress toward strategic goals and facilitate follow-up on deliverables and action items.
  • Coordinate activities involving multiple faculty, departments, colleges, and external organizations.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement and assist in implementing operational efficiencies.
  • Support special projects and initiatives as assigned by center leadership.
• Leadership, Governance, and Committee Coordination
  • Coordinate activities of center leadership teams, working groups, committees, and advisory boards.
  • Develop meeting agendas, briefing materials, presentations, and supporting documentation.
  • Attend meetings, prepare minutes, track decisions, and monitor completion of action items.
  • Coordinate logistics for executive meetings, retreats, strategic planning sessions, and advisory board meetings.
  • Maintain committee records and governance documentation.
  • Provide administrative and logistical support to center leadership and affiliated faculty.
• Data Management, Reporting, and Business Analytics
  • Develop and maintain databases tracking faculty participation, grants, publications, trainees, partnerships, presentations, and center activities.
  • Collect, verify, analyze, and summarize data for annual reports, progress reports, strategic planning efforts, and institutional requests.
  • Prepare dashboards, metrics reports, and performance summaries for leadership review.
  • Monitor key performance indicators related to research productivity, funding, outreach, education, and survivorship programs.
  • Assist with preparation of materials supporting Cancer Center Support Grant (CCSG) reporting and other institutional reporting requirements.
• Research and Faculty Support
  • Support coordination of shared center resources, faculty initiatives, pilot projects, and interdisciplinary research activities.
  • Assist with tracking grant applications, funded projects, publications, and collaborative activities.
  • Coordinate information gathering for grant proposals, center applications, and program evaluations.
  • Support faculty recruitment activities including interview coordination, candidate visit planning, presentations, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Assist with onboarding activities for new faculty and staff affiliated with the center.
• Events, Educational Programs, and Outreach Activities
  • Coordinate seminars, workshops, conferences, symposiums, survivorship programs, and community engagement activities.
  • Manage registrations, event communications, catering, facilities, audiovisual needs, and vendor coordination.
  • Prepare event materials, promotional content, evaluation tools, and post-event reports.
  • Support outreach initiatives involving community organizations, healthcare partners, and advocacy groups.
• Communications and Stakeholder Engagement
  • Coordinate internal and external communications on behalf of the center.
  • Assist with preparation of newsletters, announcements, website content, reports, fact sheets, and promotional materials.
  • Maintain center calendars, distribution lists, and communication platforms.
  • Disseminate information regarding funding opportunities, center activities, achievements, and events.
  • Serve as a point of contact for faculty, staff, trainees, community partners, and institutional stakeholders.
• Administrative and Financial Support
  • Assist with procurement requests, travel coordination, and business transactions.
  • Monitor operational expenditures and assist with budget tracking.
  • Coordinate purchasing, reimbursements, and financial documentation in accordance with university policies.
  • Support record retention and compliance activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, health administration, communications, higher education administration, public health, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two or more years of experience coordinating programs, projects, business operations, or administrative functions.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience preparing reports, presentations, and business documentation.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in an academic medical center, cancer center, university, or healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of cancer prevention, survivorship, public health, clinical research, or population sciences.
• Experience supporting faculty, research programs, grant-funded initiatives, or interdisciplinary centers.
• Experience coordinating committees, advisory boards, workshops, conferences, or strategic planning activities.
• Experience with reporting systems, dashboards, and performance metrics.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Teams, SharePoint, project management platforms, and database management systems.

Additional Information

• Location: Olentangy River Rd, 3650 (2520)
• Position Type: Regular
• Scheduled Hours: 40
• Shift: First Shift
• Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.
• A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

About Ohio State

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