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University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Temporary Clinical Research Education Specialist
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Position Number: 5616241
Location: Aurora, CO
Position Type: Health - Public and Environmental Health

Temporary Clinical Research Education Specialist - 34786 Student/Temp

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University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Office of Clinical Research Operations Support (CROS)

Job Title: Temporary Clinical Research Education Specialist

This is a Temporary position limited to no more than 12-months. This position is part-time and limited to no more than an average of 30 hours a week in a twelve-month period.

Job Summary:

This position will have responsibility for the education and training of clinical research teams on the importance of health literacy and plain language materials and resources in clinical research. This position may help with the review and development of study materials and public-facing websites. This is a newly created position supporting the Clinical Research Recruitment Program in the Office of Clinical Research Operations Support (CROS) providing plain language and health literacy education in clinical research of the CU Anschutz research community.

The ideal candidate will exhibit confidence in establishing and defining this new role and flexibility as the role evolves. The Clinical Research Education Specialist will be able to build, maintain and nurture existing and new relationships with staff at all levels and with both internal & external stakeholders. This position requires a strategic thinker who is collaborative, approachable, responsive, and trustworthy.

This specialist is skilled in clinical research recruitment processes; writing, editing, and proofreading; developing plain language summaries from source documents that contain complex scientific language and medical jargon; collaborating with clinical teams, requesting necessary information, and negotiating language to ensure it health literate.

Professionals at the intermediate level are responsible for exercising discretion, analytical skill, personal accountability, and responsibility in a wide range of areas including academic, administrative, managerial and student services functions. Work involves creating, integrating, applying, and sharing knowledge directly related to a professional field.

At the intermediate level, duties may be more limited in scope and are performed with guidance and direction from other professionals.

This position is a part-time position with a minimum of 10 hours per week required but not to exceed 20 hours per week. This position will report to the Program Director of the Clinical Research Recruitment Program.

Key Responsibilities:

Review and help author accurate, clear, and health literate content for the research team's study webpages on the Research Studies Website.
Be the primary approver for study webpages submitted through the Research Admin Tool.
Develop plain language summaries (PLS) from source documents for recruitment materials (flyers, brochures, etc.).
Collaborate with other Clinical Research Recruitment Team members to ensure PLS are appropriate for different recruitment methods.
Review of studies that have submitted to be included in the Study Spotlight Newsletter to assist with review of study webpage and the 1-2 sentence included in the newsletter.
Develop educational resources and materials for the CU Anschutz Research Community around plain language materials and health literacy basics as it relates to clinical research.
Identify educational gaps and resource needs for the CU Anschutz Research Community to help improve clinical research recruitments efforts.
Partner and collaborate with research professionals within the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research (OVCR) and across campus.
Work closely with the COIRB and Office of Regulatory and Compliance to address regulatory, institutional policy, and/or workflow barriers that affect clinical research recruitment.
Work closely with Research Studies Website web developer to identify, troubleshoot, and solve any issues with the website.
Help address any ZenDesk questions/problems related to the Research Studies Website by serving as the liaison between the Program Director and the web developer.
Miscellaneous: Other tasks and responsibilities as identified by the Program Director.

Work Location:

Hybrid – this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of # days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.

Why Join Us:

This Clinical Research Operations and Services office 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

Substitution: 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:

Bachelors in science, clinical research, public health, education, or similar field
1 or more years of professional experience in public health, education, or similar field.
Experience with web development
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

Competencies

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):

A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position
Curriculum vitae / Resume
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 Vander Wyst KILEY.VANDERWYST@CUANSCHUTZ.EDU

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by 9/15/2024.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The hiring rate for this position has been established at $24.95 / 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.

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

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

Job Category: Professional Support Services

Primary Location: Aurora Department: U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 21976 - ADM AVC Clinical Res Operation

Schedule: Part-time

Posting Date: Sep 5, 2024

Unposting Date: Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Kiley Vander Wyst Posting Contact Email: KILEY.VANDERWYST@CUANSCHUTZ.EDU Position Number: 00827052