Community Outreach & Research Coordinator

University of Northern Colorado; Greeley (CO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

UNC Career Hub

Tuition waiver for employees

Dependent tuition grants

Job summary

The University of Northern Colorado invites applications for a full-time Community Outreach & Research Coordinator. This position supports the JOBWISE demonstration project, coordinating community outreach, eligibility and enrollment, and data collection in a 12-month grant-funded role.

Responsibilities include intake coordination, participant interviews, collaboration with the JOBWISE team, and adherence to the project’s evaluation plan. Bachelor's degree preferred; Colorado location.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public health or related field.
• 1-2 years experience working with people with disabilities.
• REDCap database management experience.

Responsibilities

• 50% community outreach and intake coordination.
• Follow up with eligible participants and conduct intake interviews.
• Collaborate with JOBWISE team members and communicate with the Advisory Council.
• Data entry of intake and management of REDCap intake database.
• Present updates to the JOBWISE Advisory Council.
• Implement the JOBWISE evaluation plan with data collection and reporting.

Skills

1-2 years experience with people with 

Spanish speaking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Public Health/Human Services/related field

Master's Degree in Public Health/Human Services/related field

Tools

REDCap database management

Epic experience

Job description

POSITION TITLE: Community Outreach & Research Coordinator

COMPENSATION RANGE: 45,000.00 - 52,000.00 USD per year

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Professional Administrative

DEPARTMENT: Colorado School of Public Health

TARGET HIRE DATE: 10/12/2026

BENEFITS: UNC’s Career Hub

Candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of application; UNC cannot provide H-1B sponsorship at this time.

Position Summary

Full-time, 12-month grant funded appointment inRehabilitation Counseling Sciences within the College of Natural and HealthSciences and working on the federallyfunded JOBWISE demonstration project. Responsibilities include outreach to communities and organization in thedefined grant catchment area and providing outreach to eligible individualsandfamilies. The purpose of this position will be to oversee recruitment,eligibility, enrollment, and data collection and reporting on the project.

Job Duties

This position for a Community Outreach and Research Specialist will work on the federally funded JOBWISE demonstration project.

This position will be responsible for:

• 50% Community outreach and intake coordination
• Responsible for following up with eligible participantsand conducting intake interviews with families and individuals in the catchmentarea.
• Collaborating with other JOBWISE team members
• Communication and coordination with JOBWISE team members
• Data entry of intake and managing of REDCap Intakedatabase
• Presenting updates to the JOBWISE Advisory Council
• Collecting, maintaining and tracking data
• 50% Evaluation and research coordinator
• Collaboration with JOBWISE data analyst on database andevaluation
• Collaborating with other JOBWISE team members
• Communication and coordination with JOBWISE team members
• Implementation of the JOBWISE evaluation plan

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Public Health, Human Services, orrelated field
• 1-2 years experience working with people with disabilities
• REDCap database management experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Public Health, Human Services, or relatedfield
• 2+ years experience working with people with disabilities
• Children’s Hospital of Colorado Research Affiliate status
• Epic experience
• Spanish speaking
• 1-2 years experience working on a federallyfunded grant

About the Department

The Department of Rehabilitation Counseling, Human Services and Public Health houses Rehabilitation Counseling, Human Services and Public Health programs. The Human Services program provides a comprehensive understanding of the techniques and theories in the helping professions. You will master the skills needed to solve real-world problems using a variety of human services methods. The undergraduate degree in Human Services provides students with the skills to be able to work in a variety of human services settings. A hallmark of this program is the fieldwork experiences integrated into course requirements. The health sciences degree allows for a concentration in either public health or health administration. The health sciences degree also provides a pathway into the Master of Public Health program through an accelerated program. The department also houses the only rehabilitation degree program in Colorado. Students in this program are prepared at the professional level to work with people with physical and/or mental disabilities. The Rehabilitation Counseling graduate program includes experiences through practica and internships. The Master of Public Health (MPH) degree is focused on Community Health Education and within the Colorado School of Public Health (COloradoSPH). ColoradoSPH is a collaborative school including three academic institutions, over 200 faculty, and over 500 students across three campuses. MPH students are able to take public health courses at all three ColoradoSPH campuses. MPH student complete their degree with practice-based internships and a final capstone project.

About the College

The College of Natural and Health Sciences offers bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs in the natural, health, human and mathematical sciences. Our students benefit from mentoring by faculty who are national and international experts in their fields and from meaningful research opportunities in state-of-the-art facilities. Our graduates leave us with a first-class education that has prepared them to contribute to society whether they become health-care providers, educators, scientists, dietitians, speech-language pathologists, audiologists, sport administrators, rehabilitation counselors, mathematicians, athletic trainers, recreation program managers, public health practitioners or work in other public service-oriented fields.

Benefits

• Benefits available include health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, as well as a selection of several defined contribution retirement plans for all full-time positions.
• Employees at UNC receive sick leave, and other leave options may be available based on position.
• Full-time employees are eligible to receive tuition waiver benefits, as well as dependents and spouses of UNC Employees who are employed at 0.5FTEor above are eligible for undergraduate dependent tuition grants of up to 50%.
• These tuition grants will cover in-state tuition charges.
• Further requirements may exist.
• Other benefits may be available based on position.

About UNC

The University of Northern Colorado is a public doctoral/research institution located in Greeley, Colorado. UNC’s commitment to education began in 1889 andcontinues to be a transformational force for our students. Recognizedas a top university for socialmobility,UNC isproud tobeaHispanicServing Institutionandto serve more than44% ofourundergraduateswhoarethefirst in theirfamily to attend college.UNC is also committed to providing our faculty and staff with the support they need to succeed as professionals, educators, and in life. Please visit UNC’s Career Hub,to learn more about UNC’s strategic plan, school programs, and employee benefits. Go Bears!

EEO Statement

The University of Northern Colorado offers an educational and workingenvironment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the UNCcommunity. In accordance with federal and state law, UNC prohibits unlawfuldiscrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, national origin,religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, geneticinformation, and/or veteran status. UNC also prohibits discrimination based ongender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who opposea discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for,assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating todiscrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally protected expression will not beconsidered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is theresponsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure UNC’scompliance with this policy.

ADA Accommodations

The University of Northern Colorado is committedto providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If yourequire reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewingor otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please directyour inquiries to 970-351-2718 or [e-mail].

Background Check

Satisfactory completion of a background check, educational check, and authorization to work in the United States is required after a conditional offer of employment hasbeen made. The successful candidate must submit original transcripts within one (1) month of hire.

This position is contingent on funding from the Colorado State Legislature, approval by the Board of Trustees, and subject to the policies and regulations of the University of Northern Colorado.

Clery Act

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