Director of Research Appointments & Trainee Programs

10 Nationwide Children's Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children’s Hospital is seeking an experienced administrator to lead specialized research personnel and trainee appointment programs, ensuring compliant and timely engagement in research activities. The role provides operational leadership, financial oversight, and risk-based guidance to align with organizational and regulatory standards.

The position directs appointment processes, oversees funding and onboarding/offboarding, and develops program policies.

Qualifications

• Five years of progressively responsible experience in research administration or related field.
• Experience leading staff and cross-functional processes.
• Experience interpreting policies, regulations, or contracts.
• Experience managing appointments, onboarding, credentialing, or personnel processes.

Responsibilities

• Directs appointment processes throughout the engagement lifecycle with accurate status administration.
• Oversees financial and administrative requirements, and guides funding, compensation, and institutional decisions.
• Leads onboarding and offboarding, reviews documentation, training, and authorization.
• Develops and maintains program policies, procedures, and educational resources.
• Evaluates risk, coordinates reviews and safeguards, escalates issues, and resolves them.
• Supervises staff, sets service expectations, and supports performance and development.
• Leads process improvements to strengthen compliance and service delivery.

Skills

Confidential data handling

Stakeholder management

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree preferred

Job description

Nationwide Children’s Hospital is seeking an experienced administrator to lead specialized research personnel and trainee appointment programs, ensuring compliant and timely engagement in research activities. The role provides operational leadership, financial oversight, and risk-based guidance to align with organizational and regulatory standards.

The position directs appointment processes, oversees funding and onboarding/offboarding, and develops program policies.