Research Coordinator

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Colorado School of Public Health | Department of Health Systems, Management & Policy

Job Title: Research Coordinator Position #: 00835937 - Requisition #: 37005

Job Summary:

Join the Colorado School of Public Health as a Research Coordinator (Research Services Professional). This position is a key member of the school's Department of Health Systems, Management & Policy that will support departmental research efforts, as well as general needs of the Colorado Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute's (CCTSI) Community Engagement Core and the Colorado Community Engagement Alliance (CO-CEAL) project. CO-CEAL works to promote health, improve health outcomes, and strengthen partnerships through community-engaged research.

The CO-CEAL project is grant-funded through March 31, 2028. Support for this position is contingent upon the availability of this grant funding, with no guarantee of continuation beyond that date.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide support to community and research team members in intervention development and evaluation
• Co-facilitate and support community workgroup meetings
• Coordinate payment processing for community-based team members and projects on a regular basis and for ad hoc meetings/events
• Contribute to literature reviews, preparation of policy briefs and manuscripts, presentations, and identification of new research opportunities
• Support coordination of meetings, including logistical, catering, meeting agenda, communication, and preparatory support
• Provide general administrative support for grant alignment, dissemination activities, and various reporting needs

This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) position and reports to a faculty member within the Department of Health Systems, Management & Policy.

Work Location:

Why Join Us:

Hybrid - This position is located on the CU Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, CO and is eligible to work a hybrid schedule with at least two days of the week that can be worked from home.

The Colorado School of Public Health (ColoradoSPH) is a unique and collaborative graduate school that combines the collective expertise of three Colorado universities: the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus (CU Anschutz) in Aurora, Colorado State University (CSU) in Fort Collins, and the University of Northern Colorado (UNC) in Greeley, Colorado. The Colorado School of Public Health is the only accredited school of public health in the Rocky Mountain Region, attracting top tier faculty and students from across the country, and providing a vital contribution towards ensuring our region's health and wellbeing. The school's faculty, staff, and students work together to share knowledge and conduct innovative research and community service to actively address public health issues including chronic disease, access to healthcare, environmental threats, emerging infectious diseases, costly injuries, and more.

The Department of Health Systems, Management & Policy at the Colorado School of Public Health is a national leader in health services research, with faculty trained in economics, health policy, health services research, implementation science, management, and outcomes research. We engage in cutting edge, methodologically sophisticated research, with an emphasis on the use of appropriate quantitative and mixed methods. Our faculty has active research agendas funded by agencies such as the National Institutes of Health, Agency for Healthcare Research Quality, Centers for Disease Control, and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, among others. We are interdisciplinary in both philosophy and practice.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in public health, public administration, social/behavioral sciences, nursing, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.
• One year of professional level experience in program research or community engagement

A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• An MPH degree in public health, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.
• Training in systems thinking theory and methods including group model building and systemic design.
• Experience presenting complex concepts at community and public health meetings.
• Previous experience supporting teams who work remotely.
• Intermediate-to-advanced experience with various web-based platforms and applications, such as Zoom, Miro board, Egnyte and the Microsoft Office suite of applications.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
• Ability to support meetings and activities outside of traditional business hours.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
• Demonstrated experience in fostering a community that values a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
• Knowledge of and commitment to principles of community engagement.
• Attention to detail, ability to work efficiently, adaptability in a changing and hybrid remote-office working environment.
• Highly accountable and takes initiative to complete regular tasks and duties without being told.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

2. Curriculum Vitae / Resume

3. Three to five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Questions should be directed to: Nathaniel.Demeke@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Screening begins immediately and continues until June 10, 2025.

Anticipated Salary Range:

The starting target salary for this position has been established as $51,215 - $65,145 per year.

The above salary represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation depending on the level.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

Equal Opportunity Statement:

The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

As the School of Public Health located within the University of Colorado on the Anschutz Medical Campus, we are committed to developing and sustaining a faculty, staff, and student body that reflects a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. We advocate for and actively lead efforts and activities to build a community that treats people with dignity, respect, and compassion among the school's students, staff, faculty, and external community partners.

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.