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University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Research Services Project Manager
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Position Number: 5123713
Location: Aurora, CO
Position Type: Health - Healthcare Administration

Research Services Project Manager - 33039 University Staff

Description
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

School of Medicine | Department of Medicine | Division of Hospital Medicine

Job Title: Research Services Project Manager

Position: #00820974 – Requisition: #33039

Job Summary:

Dr. Lilia Cervantes' work includes research, programs, and community partnerships focused on eliminating structural racism and reducing health disparities faced by Latino/a/x, immigrants, refugees and other racial and ethnic minoritized groups. The work is diverse and include a large multi-site study of a community-engaged clinical trial to reduce kidney disease health disparities among Latino/a individuals, mixed methods studies, and ongoing community partnership meetings. In this position, your responsibilities include ensuring that all research projects and programs adhere strictly to their scheduled timelines, comply fully with regulatory standards, maintain the accuracy of all deliverables, and keep within the allocated budget limit.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee the day-to-day operations of clinical trials, mixed-methods studies, and community engagement activities, ensuring smooth progress and adherence to project timelines.
Independently acquire a thorough understanding of study materials, including protocols, informed consent forms, and other essential documents for assigned studies.
Maintain compliance with research regulatory standards and NIH subrecipient monitoring plans, including preparation and documentation of agendas, meetings, and interactions with partner organizations and research subsites.
Coordinate, delegate, and update tasks related to research studies and programs, including grant preparation, IRB documents, and study procedures. Ensure tasks are completed accurately and on time by team members and partner organizations.
Engage with community partners, advocacy organizations, academic institutions, and healthcare organizations to maintain and enhance relationships.
Manage all necessary documentation for research activities, including IRB applications, recruitment, consent forms, and data management (e.g., building and auditing RedCap databases for accuracy).
Oversee the fiscal aspects of studies and programs, including managing purchases, tracking expenses, and administering gift card programs.
Collaborate with grant manager and managers to ensure accurate budget preparation, financial planning, and compliance with financial policies.
Assist in the preparation and submission of grant proposals, ensuring they are routed in a timely manner for review.
Support grant managers in budget construction, forecasting, and financial analysis. Prepare regular financial reports for review, ensuring adherence to internal and external policies.
Plan for the expansion of the health disparities research team by developing job descriptions for new team members.

Work Location:

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO.

Why Join Us:

Dr. Lilia Cervantes' team is focused on eliminating structural racism by conducting community-partnered research and launching programs that directly address health disparities and influence policy change. Dr. Cervantes and her team have established trusted relationships with communities and have been engaged in research and policy change since 2015. If you are passionate about promoting health equity in the state of Colorado, this is the right team to join.

The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition benefits, ECO pass, paid time off – vacation, sick, holidays and more. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5123713&targetURL=Research Services Project Manager

Position: #00820974 – Requisition: #33039

Job Summary:

Dr. Lilia Cervantes' work includes research, programs, and community partnerships focused on eliminating structural racism and reducing health disparities faced by Latino/a/x, immigrants, refugees and other racial and ethnic minoritized groups. The work is diverse and include a large multi-site study of a community-engaged clinical trial to reduce kidney disease health disparities among Latino/a individuals, mixed methods studies, and ongoing community partnership meetings. In this position, your responsibilities include ensuring that all research projects and programs adhere strictly to their scheduled timelines, comply fully with regulatory standards, maintain the accuracy of all deliverables, and keep within the allocated budget limit.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee the day-to-day operations of clinical trials, mixed-methods studies, and community engagement activities, ensuring smooth progress and adherence to project timelines.
Independently acquire a thorough understanding of study materials, including protocols, informed consent forms, and other essential documents for assigned studies.
Maintain compliance with research regulatory standards and NIH subrecipient monitoring plans, including preparation and documentation of agendas, meetings, and interactions with partner organizations and research subsites.
Coordinate, delegate, and update tasks related to research studies and programs, including grant preparation, IRB documents, and study procedures. Ensure tasks are completed accurately and on time by team members and partner organizations.
Engage with community partners, advocacy organizations, academic institutions, and healthcare organizations to maintain and enhance relationships.
Manage all necessary documentation for research activities, including IRB applications, recruitment, consent forms, and data management (e.g., building and auditing RedCap databases for accuracy).
Oversee the fiscal aspects of studies and programs, including managing purchases, tracking expenses, and administering gift card programs.
Collaborate with grant manager and managers to ensure accurate budget preparation, financial planning, and compliance with financial policies.
Assist in the preparation and submission of grant proposals, ensuring they are routed in a timely manner for review.
Support grant managers in budget construction, forecasting, and financial analysis. Prepare regular financial reports for review, ensuring adherence to internal and external policies.
Plan for the expansion of the health disparities research team by developing job descriptions for new team members.

Work Location:

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO.

Why Join Us:

Dr. Lilia Cervantes' team is focused on eliminating structural racism by conducting community-partnered research and launching programs that directly address health disparities and influence policy change. Dr. Cervantes and her team have established trusted relationships with communities and have been engaged in research and policy change since 2015. If you are passionate about promoting health equity in the state of Colorado, this is the right team to join.

The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition benefits, ECO pass, paid time off – vacation, sick, holidays and more. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5123713&targetURL=00820974 – Requisition: #33039

Job Summary:

Dr. Lilia Cervantes' work includes research, programs, and community partnerships focused on eliminating structural racism and reducing health disparities faced by Latino/a/x, immigrants, refugees and other racial and ethnic minoritized groups. The work is diverse and include a large multi-site study of a community-engaged clinical trial to reduce kidney disease health disparities among Latino/a individuals, mixed methods studies, and ongoing community partnership meetings. In this position, your responsibilities include ensuring that all research projects and programs adhere strictly to their scheduled timelines, comply fully with regulatory standards, maintain the accuracy of all deliverables, and keep within the allocated budget limit.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee the day-to-day operations of clinical trials, mixed-methods studies, and community engagement activities, ensuring smooth progress and adherence to project timelines.
Independently acquire a thorough understanding of study materials, including protocols, informed consent forms, and other essential documents for assigned studies.
Maintain compliance with research regulatory standards and NIH subrecipient monitoring plans, including preparation and documentation of agendas, meetings, and interactions with partner organizations and research subsites.
Coordinate, delegate, and update tasks related to research studies and programs, including grant preparation, IRB documents, and study procedures. Ensure tasks are completed accurately and on time by team members and partner organizations.
Engage with community partners, advocacy organizations, academic institutions, and healthcare organizations to maintain and enhance relationships.
Manage all necessary documentation for research activities, including IRB applications, recruitment, consent forms, and data management (e.g., building and auditing RedCap databases for accuracy).
Oversee the fiscal aspects of studies and programs, including managing purchases, tracking expenses, and administering gift card programs.
Collaborate with grant manager and managers to ensure accurate budget preparation, financial planning, and compliance with financial policies.
Assist in the preparation and submission of grant proposals, ensuring they are routed in a timely manner for review.
Support grant managers in budget construction, forecasting, and financial analysis. Prepare regular financial reports for review, ensuring adherence to internal and external policies.
Plan for the expansion of the health disparities research team by developing job descriptions for new team members.

Work Location:

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO.

Why Join Us:

Dr. Lilia Cervantes' team is focused on eliminating structural racism by conducting community-partnered research and launching programs that directly address health disparities and influence policy change. Dr. Cervantes and her team have established trusted relationships with communities and have been engaged in research and policy change since 2015. If you are passionate about promoting health equity in the state of Colorado, this is the right team to join.

The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition benefits, ECO pass, paid time off – vacation, sick, holidays and more. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits-wellness.

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, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

A bachelor's degree in public health, public administration, social/behavioral sciences, physical sciences, healthcare, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.
- A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year for year basis.
Four (4) years of extensive, diverse, and progressively responsible experience with management of multiple research studies including randomized controlled clinical trials, mixed methods research, and qualitative research
One (1) year of experience in managing clinical trials and/or research studies.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in public health, public administration, social/behavioral sciences, physical sciences, health care, or directly related field from an accredited institution.
Experience managing clinical trials, studies, and programs.
Experience working with Teams and Trello or other similar programs for the organization of studies and programs.
Experience with higher education management of health disparities studies and programs.
Experience with community engagement and community organizing.
Experience managing study data, including experience with electronic data capture systems like RedCap.
Experience in budget preparation and financial planning.
Experience with financial management aspects of research projects, including grant management and compliance with fiscal policies.
Experience in preparing and managing IRB applications, consents, and other regulatory documents.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

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.
Excellent relationships skills with the ability to engage and build trusting relationships with community organizations that serve Latinos, undocumented immigrants, and refugees.
Excellent time management and organizational skills.
Ability to effectively explain processes and procedures.
Ability to tolerate a high degree of ambiguity yet work effectively to fulfill the mission, goals, and objectives of the team's health disparities research.
Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, identify and set priorities for self and others, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.
Excellent attention to detail.
Strong commitment to the team approach.
Ability to demonstrate professionalism, strong work ethic, and commitment to high standards.
Ability to evaluate, analyze, and interpret data, recommend solutions, and implement a preferred course of action.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products including Word, Access, Outlook, and Excel.
A strong understanding of research regulatory standards and compliance requirements, such as those set by the NIH, FDA, and IRB.
Ability to coordinate and delegate tasks to ensure projects stay on track.
Ability demonstrating critical thinking and adaptability to resolve issues.

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: Lilia Cervantes, MD, MSCS -

lilia.cervantes@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by April 1^st, 2024. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $66,441 - $84,514.

The above salary range (or hiring range) 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

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodation 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@cuanschutz.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.

Qualifications
Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References

Job Category: Research Services

Primary Location: Aurora Department: U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 21715 - SOM-MED-HSPMED GEN OPERATIONS

Schedule: Full-time

Posting Date: Mar 20, 2024

Unposting Date: Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Lilia Cervantes Posting Contact Email: lilia.cervantes@cuanschutz.edu Position Number: 00820974