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University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Looking for Sr. PRA- Level 2 (Project Manager) Full Time
Senior Professional Research Assistant (Sr. PRA)-Level 2/Project Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of a research study of the
YES-CAN! program to prevent youth nicotine vaping. YES-CAN! (“Youth Engaged Strategies to Change Adolescent Norms) is a novel, school-based
vaping prevention program that uses a youth-participatory approach and a peer leader model to discourage the uptake of nicotine vaping among
young adolescents. Using an academically grounded curriculum, the program empowers high school students to develop short narrative-based
vaping prevention videos, text messaging campaigns, and other educational materials and then deliver them to middle school students during
classroom-based sessions.
In addition to overseeing the day-to-day implementation of the project, the Project Manager will implement
data collection activities and assist with the development of online data collection tools as well as data management activities. They will
assist with the collection and analysis of qualitative data (focus groups and key informant interviews) and collaborate with study
investigators in the development, testing, and administration of protocols for program implementation and survey data collection. They will
also conduct other tasks to support the project including purchasing and payment activities; routinely monitor budget and expenditures;
coordinate logistics with Advisory Group members; maintain the project timeline; and similar activities. Travel to two school sites in the
Denver metro-area is required.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Develop data collection forms, implement data collection,
and analyze data from process and outcome evaluation tools using tools such as REDCap, Qualtrics, SPSS. - Manage survey
sampling and administration activities. - Assist with human subjects’ review materials for the University of Colorado and
relevant school districts. - Ongoing communication with high school and middle school sites.
- Ongoing
communication with and logistics for Advisory Group members - Implement purchasing and payment-related activities.
- Manage budgets, timelines, and meetings with project staff and partners.
Us:
Medical Campus (CU Anschutz), Colorado State University (CSU), and the University of Northern Colorado (UNC). The Colorado School of Public
Health is the first and only accredited school of public health in the Rocky Mountain Region, attracting top tier faculty and students from
across the country, and providing vital contributions towards ensuring our region’s health and wellbeing. Collaboratively formed in 2008 by
CU Denver, CSU and UNC, the Colorado School of Public Health provides training, innovative research and community service to actively
address public health issues including chronic disease, access to healthcare, environmental threats, emerging infectious diseases, and
costly injuries.
The ColoradoSPH aims to build a diverse and representative academic community that recognizes the importance of
social, economic, health, and environmental justice. We strive to promote equity, diversity, and to be a model of inclusive excellence. As a
tri-campus partnership, ColoradoSPH stands with academic, practice, and community partners nationwide to condemn racism, injustice, and
inequity. Please click here to learn more about our equity, diversity, and inclusion commitment statement and plan to dismantle structural
racism:
https://coloradosph.cuanschutz.edu/about-us/diversity-inclusive-excellence.
Click the following links to learn more about
resources and community engagement opportunities at CU Anschutz through the following networks:
Benefits: The University of
Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:
- Medical: Multiple plan options
- Dental: Multiple plan options
- Additional Insurance: Disability, Life,
Vision and Wellness - Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay.
- Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
- Vacation Days: 22
- Sick Days:
15 - Holiday Days: 10
- Tuition Benefit: System employees have the benefit on all
campuses - ECO Pass: RTD Bus and light rail service
- Additional Perks &
Programs: Click to access the CU
Advantage, including perks and programs for our employees
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, and
holidays and more. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=4894582&targetURL=sick, and holidays and more. To see what benefits are
available, please visit: https://www.cu.edu/
employee-services/benefits-wellness.
Equity:
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.
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the
time of hire.
- Master’s degree in public health or equivalent discipline.
- At least three years of
experience working on public health research and/or program implementation projects. - Experience working with community
partners. - Experience with data collection, development, and analysis
Preferred
Qualifications:
- Interest in the prevention of youth vaping or other substance use
- Experience with
prevention programming related to youth vaping or other youth substance use. - Experience with youth-participatory and/or
peer-led health promotion programs. - Understanding of positive youth development principles.
- Experience
developing curricula for, teaching, or supporting high school and/or middle school students. - Spanish language
fluency. - Experience with survey instrument development and analysis.
- Experience using REDCap, Qualtrics, or
similar tools for online survey programming. - Database management skills.
- Experience conducting basic
qualitative and quantitative analysis. - Experience with human subjects’ review processes.
- Excellent
communication, record keeping, writing, and organizational skills. - Excellent time management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to execute procurement activities through the University of Colorado, monitor budgets, and manage project
timelines. - Ability to travel to school sites in the Denver metro area.
- Experience in university
administrative processes such as hiring, budgeting purchasing, and participant incentives.
Knowledge, Skills
and Abilities:
- Basic knowledge of qualitative and quantitative data analysis using software packages
- Development and implementation of qualitative and quantitative data collection tools (e.g., focus group guides, online
surveys) - Effective oral and written communication
- Excellent organizational and record keeping
skills. - Ability to work with community partners.
- Ability to travel to school sites in the Denver metro area.
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:
Nancy Asdigian at [email protected]
identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by January 5, 2024. Those who do not apply by this date may or
may not be considered.
hiring range) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE:
$29,025 – 32,000 for this half-time position
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 is not eligible for overtime compensation unless it is non-exempt.
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
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 https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=4894582&targetURL=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 [email protected].
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.
Statement:
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.
