Senior Professional Research Assistant, Level 1

Job Summary:

The Centers for American Indian and Alaska Native Health (CAIANH), Colorado School of Public Health, University of Colorado | Anschutz Medical Campus, seeks a full-time Senior Professional Research Assistant Level 1 to serve as a Technical Assistance & Data Coordinator for the monitoring contract issued by the Indian Health Service Tribal Injury Prevention Cooperative Agreement Program (TIPCAP). The TIPCAP monitoring contractor provides professional oversight and technical expertise in the best practices in community-based injury prevention program planning, development, implementation, evaluation, training, and resource development to two types of grantees - Part I, Injury Prevention Programs and Part II, Injury Prevention Program Effective Strategy Projects.

This position will work closely with the Project Director to support the overall efforts of the project. More specifically, the Technical Assistance & Data Coordinator will be responsible for assessing the needs of the grantees under TIPCAP and working closely with identified injury prevention consultants to determine appropriate resources and training opportunities that provide technical assistance to fulfill those needs. Additionally, this position will provide evaluation support by managing data collection efforts and assist in composing aggregate data reports for the sponsor as well as reports for individual programs. This position will assist in ensuring that all deliverables of the contract are completed.

Key Responsibilities:

Working in close collaboration with the TIPCAP Project Director, the Technical Assistance & Data Coordinator will be responsible for the following duties.

• Interaction with Grantees (.30)




• Communicate regularly (oral, written, electronic) with 27 American Indian/Alaska Native IHS Injury Prevention Program grantees
• Assess the training and technical assistance needs of the 27 TIPCAP grantees in their efforts to reduce death or disability due to unintended or intended injuries sustained from motor vehicle-related crashes, older adult falls, poisoning/overdose, or suicide
• Assist grantees with preparing presentations. reports, and/or publications
  




• Identifying and Providing Resources (.50)




• Work closely with project consultants and other identified professionals to identify resources and training opportunities to provide technical assistance to TIPCAP grantees
• Create tools (documents, spreadsheets, forms, surveys, etc.) based on evidence-based strategies and best practices in community-based injury prevention to assist grantees in documenting and evaluating program impact
• Manage the data collection process, including but not limited to creating/updating data collection forms, and extract and analyze data
• Review programs' progress reports to ensure accuracy and identify technical assistance needs
• Update programs' one-page profiles twice a year
• Assist with generate content material and managing the submissions process for TIPCAP biannual electronic newsletter
• Identify topics, and organize and facilitate quarterly webinars based on assessment of grantee needs




• Coordination of Monitoring Contract Activities (.20)




• Assist with the planning, execution, and facilitation of the annual grantee workshop
• Ensure timely composition and submission of program activity reports
• Compile content and materials for IHS Injury Prevention TIPCAP webpage
• Efficiently track technical assistance efforts (identified needs, assistance delivered, follow-up, etc.) Assist with additional duties as necessary
• Position may require some out-of-state travel for annual workshop, site-specific technical assistance, or training

Work Location:

Hybrid - This Sr. PRA position is a flexible hybrid position, collaborating with colleagues at the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, Colorado, and collaborators located around the country. Details regarding work location will be discussed with finalists during the interview process.

Why Join Us:

The Colorado School of Public Health is a collaborative endeavor involving the University of Colorado Anschutz 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.

As the School of Public Health located within the University of Colorado on the Anschutz Medical Campus, we are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence in education and employment, by recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty, and administrative staff. We strive to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication, and understanding; and encourage applications from, racial and ethnic groups, persons with disabilities, and veterans, ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors.

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:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Master's degree in public health or a related field

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three to five years of experience in community-based injury prevention and/or field-based public health practice preferred
• Experience working with American Indian or Alaska Native communities and the Indian Health Service preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of community-based injury prevention and/or field-based public health practice
• Ability to apply public health principles and theories applicable to the science and evidence-based practice of community-based injury control and prevention
• Ability to assess community-based programs and assess training and technical assistance needs
• Careful attention to detail in relation to written communications (e.g., proofreads all documents and adheres to established vocabulary/formatting standards)
• Adheres to an ethic of cultural competence and works effectively alongside people with different cultural attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Experience in program evaluation and data collection and analysis

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: Erin Poole, CAIANH.HR@ucdenver.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by October 18, 2024.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE:

$69,000-$73,000 for 1.0 FTE

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

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.