Research Services Professional (Open Rank: Entry-Intermediate)

CU Denver; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 49,899 - 72,765; Full time

Job summary

The University of Colorado Anschutz is seeking a full-time Research Services Professional (Open Rank: Entry/Intermediate) to support ACCORDS Core activities in D&I and QM2. The role involves coordinating research trainings, core coordination, investigator consultation, communications, and technology support onsite in Aurora, CO.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree in public health, healthcare administration, or related field, plus relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public health, healthcare administration, business administration, communications, education, social sciences, public administration, or a directly related field.
• Substitution: education and related experience may substitute for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate planning meetings for research trainings, events, and conferences.
• Support coordination of research training activities and workshops.
• Coordinate logistics for workshops, conferences, and research training activities.
• Prepare and format presentations and training materials.
• Coordinate participant recruitment and program materials for graduate certificates.
• Meet regularly with core directors to coordinate research services.

Skills

Research administration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in public health or related field

Tools

Atlas.ti

REDCap

Job description

University of Colorado Anschutz

Department: School of Medicine, ACCORDS

Job Title: Research Services Professional (Open Rank: Entry/Intermediate)

Position #:00769143 - Requisition # 40625

Job Summary

The Adult and Child Consortium for Health Outcomes Research and Delivery Science (ACCORDS) is seeking a full-time (100%) Research Services Professional (Open Rank: Entry/Intermediate). This position supports the Dissemination & Implementation (D&I) Science Core and the Qualitative & Mixed Methods (QM2) Core by providing research services that support investigator consultation, methodological research training, research communications, dissemination activities, and day-to-day activities of two nationally recognized methodological research cores.

Applicants will be considered for appointment at either the Entry or Intermediate Research Services Professional level based on education, experience, and demonstrated qualifications.

Key Responsibilities

Research Training & Education (45%)

• Coordinate planning meetings with Core Directors, faculty investigators, Core team members, and planning committee members supporting research trainings, event series, and conferences.
• Support coordination of research training activities including COPRH Con and annual D&I and Qualitative & Mixed Methods workshops in collaboration with TEaM Core staff.
• Coordinate logistics including room reservations, catering, travel, audiovisual support, and virtual meeting needs for workshops, conferences, and research training activities.
• Prepare and format presentations, research training materials, meeting agendas, and methodological resource documents.
• Support Canvas (learning management system) communications and application processes for the D&I Graduate Certificate Program and Qualitative & Mixed Methods educational offerings.
• Coordinate participant recruitment, communications, application review, and program materials for the D&I Graduate Certificate Program, including orientation, graduation materials, and participant surveys.

Research Services & Core Coordination (25%)

• Meet regularly with Core Directors and Co-Directors to coordinate research services and support ongoing activities across both methodological research cores.
• Support shared research resources, including software licenses (e.g., Atlas.ti, REDCap workflows), educational subscriptions, and methodological resources.
• Maintain and organize research resource libraries and documentation supporting the D&I and QM2 Cores.
• Coordinate meetings, including scheduling, agenda preparation, and meeting minutes, for both research cores and their Works in Progress (WIPs) groups.

Investigator Consultation Services & Reporting (15%)

• Coordinate and track research consultation requests, including documentation and communications.
• Connect investigators, trainees, and research teams with available methodological resources, faculty expertise, and research services.
• Support implementation and maintenance of standardized workflows for consultation intake, scheduling, invoicing, documentation, and project tracking.
• Assist with preparation of annual reports summarizing consultation services, research training activities, and Core outcomes.

Research Communications & Technology (10%)

• Provide support for research technology and online resources used during consultation and research training activities.
• Coordinate Zoom meetings, including scheduling and recording management.
• Support audiovisual and technology setup for research meetings, workshops, conferences, and educational activities.
• Assist with website updates, technology needs, and maintenance of online research resources and educational materials.

Other (5%)

• Support preparation of bibliographies, references, and methodological resource materials for research training and dissemination activities.
• Maintain confidential records and ensure compliance with institutional policies related to research administration and educational activities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Work Location

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite 3 days a week and is located in Aurora, Colorado.

Why Join Us

We have AMAZING benefits and offerexceptional 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: 15/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.

Qualifications

This position is being recruited as an Open Rank Research Services Professional (Entry/Intermediate). The level of appointment will be determined based on the selected candidate's education, experience, and demonstrated qualifications.

Minimum Qualifications

Entry Research Services Professional

• A bachelor's degree in public health, healthcare administration, business administration, communications, education, social sciences, public administration, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.
• Substitution: A combination of education and related technical, paraprofessional, or professional experience may substitute for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.

Intermediate Research Services Professional

• A bachelor's degree in public health, healthcare administration, business administration, communications, education, social sciences, public administration, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.
• One (1) year of professional experience supporting research administration, research services, project coordination, or related professional work.
• Substitution: A combination of education and related technical, paraprofessional, or professional experience may substitute for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a university, academic medical center, or healthcare research environment.
• Experience supporting research investigators, research programs, research training activities, or consultation services.
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate challenges, solve problems, and identify opportunities to improve research services and administrative workflows.

Conditions of Employment

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position now or in the future.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience working in a university, academic medical center, or healthcare research environment.
• Experience supporting research investigators, research programs, research training activities, or consultation services.
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate challenges, solve problems, and identify opportunities to improve research services and administrative workflows.

Anticipated Pay Range

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

• Entry Research Services Professional: $49,899 - $66,865 annually
• Intermediate Research Services Professional: $54,302 - $72,765 annually

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.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

ADA Statement

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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.