Clinical Research Recruitment Specialist - Temporary

Job Summary:

This position will support the Clinical Research Recruitment Program in the Clinical Research Operations and Services (CROS) Office within the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research at the University of Colorado of Anschutz Medical Campus. This position will help investigators and research teams raise awareness of their studies, engage people in clinical research, and increase diversity of clinical research participants.

Under the direction of the Program Manager of the Clinical Research Recruitment Program, the Clinical Research Recruitment Specialist will be responsible for helping support the services and resources that the Clinical Research Recruitment Program offers the CU Anschutz Research Community including but not limited to recruitment consultations, social media campaigns for recruiting human participants to clinical research, and education and training of clinical research teams on recruitment strategies and best practices.

The ideal candidate is knowledgeable about clinical research, recruitment of human research participants, and brings innovative ideas to assist study teams reach their recruitment goals.

This position is a part-time position that cannot exceed 20 hours per week. This position will report to the Program Manager of the Clinical Research Recruitment Program.

• Review consultation requests, contact study teams for more information, and help facilitate recruitment consultations, including internal pre- and post-meeting preparation.
• Provide guidance and support to research teams on creating and updating study pages on the CU Anschutz Research Studies website to ensure they are meeting the data and language requirements.
• Review social media campaign submissions and contact study teams for more information, scheduling intake meetings, and assist with the creation of social media advertisements for research teams.
• Help communicate with research teams regarding social media advertisements, campaign details and updates and assist with obtaining enrollment numbers from campaigns.
• Research community-based organizations, non-profit organizations, community advocacy groups, and other organizations doing public health outreach and community health work that the Clinical Research Recruitment Program could connect with.
• Assist the Program Manager with establishing partnerships with community organizations and key campus entities to identify and address barriers to health equity and improve outcomes in underserved communities in Colorado.
• Attend Health Fairs and other community events with the Program Manager to raise awareness of the Clinical Research Recruitment Program and clinical research at CU Anschutz Medical Campus
• Help with identifying Health Fairs and other community events that the Clinical Research Recruitment Program could attend.
• Assist with updating, organizing, and analyzing Clinical Research Recruitment Program metrics and data related to all services and resources.
• Manage researcher access to ResearchMatch and answer related questions.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of clinical research recruitment best practices and emerging novel, innovative strategies.
• Help with other projects, educational lectures, and presentations related to the Clinical Research Recruitment Program.
• Other tasks as assigned by the manager that support the Clinical Research Recruitment Program or Office of Clinical Research Operations and Services.

Work Location:

Remote – this role is eligible to work remotely, but the employee must be in the United States.

Why Join Us:

Clinical Research Recruitment Program

This program was developed by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and is supported by the Colorado Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (CCTSI) through NIH/NCATS grant UM1TR004399.

Diversity and Equity:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnically minoritized individuals, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ community and all veterans. In addition, the Anschutz Campus has also been recognized as an Age-Friendly University. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

• Bachelors in science, clinical research, public health, education, or similar field.
• 1 or more years of professional experience in clinical research, public health, education, or similar field.
• Experience in providing administrative and programmatic support.
• Experience with OnCore, Clinical Trial Management System.
• Experience with the Federal Plain Language Guidelines and Plain Language at NIH Resources and Trainings.
• Experience with Smartsheet or similar software.
• Bilingual Bicultural in Spanish and English.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion.
• Knows when to ask questions, can work with minimal supervision, meet deadlines and expectations.
• Able to coordinate and prioritize several simultaneous tasks with potentially conflicting priorities.

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. Five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers.

Questions should be directed to: Kiley VanderWyst Email address Kiley. VanderWyst@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until 2/5/2025.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The HIRING RATE for this position has been established at $27.40 / hour. The above salary rate represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the rate at the time of posting.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. Temporary employees are only eligible for sick leave benefits. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

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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 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.