Research Services Project Manager

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 includes 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 managers and other 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.

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.

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. 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:

• A bachelor's degree in public health, public administration, social/behavioral sciences, physical sciences, healthcare, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.
• 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, including one (1) or more year(s) of experience in managing clinical trials and/or research studies.
• Experience managing study startup for human subjects research protocols

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

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.
• SOCRA or ACRP Certification.
• Project management experience.
• Familiarity with University of Colorado Denver, Anschutz policies and procedures related to clinical research study startup and trial management.
• 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 research 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.
• Ability to effectively communicate project status, metrics, and progress to key collaborators
• Effective delegation skills
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion.
• Excellent relationship 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 to demonstrate 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 February 21, 2025. 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 to $90,000.

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.