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Study Site Coordinator

Study Site Coordinator

Colorado AnschutzPhoenix, AZ, US
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Study Site Coordinator

Join the Colorado School of Public Health as a Study Site Coordinator (Research Services Program Manager). This position is a key member of the school's Lifecourse Epidemiology of Adiposity & Diabetes (LEAD) Center that will work within a small team of study collaborators at the Diabetes Prevention Program Outcomes Study (DPPOS) clinic located in Phoenix, AZ.

The DPPOS is the long-term, follow-up study to the landmark clinical trial, Diabetes Prevention Program, a multi-site, NIH-sponsored study which established the means of preventing type 2 diabetes in high-risk adults. In addition to studying the long-term effects of diabetes prevention, DPPOS has turned its attention to the study of Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias in this 30-year study cohort.

The Study Site Coordinator will help implement the study protocol, manage the daily tasks of visit scheduling, and conduct in-person and phone visits. This position will also conduct data and blood collections, process biospecimen, and manage survey administration and quality assurance activities with minimal supervisory oversight.

Key Responsibilities

  • Act as primary contact for study participants and conduct and oversee retention efforts.
  • Collect physical measurements, blood, and urine; administer cognitive testing and health-related questionnaires.
  • Review eligibility reports and schedule study participants for phone, in-person, and imaging visits.
  • Perform data entry of visit forms and resolve data edits in a timely manner.
  • Complete purchasing and travel expense reports; request study participant subject payments via university systems.
  • Manage gift card program, including maintaining program approval, purchasing cards, and tracking and reconciling disbursement in accordance with university and department guidelines.
  • Carry out study activities in compliance with the NIH IRB policies and the DPPOS protocol.

This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) position that reports to the LEAD Center's Associate Director of Research.

Work Location

Onsite This position is based in Phoenix, AZ with periodic day travel for recruitment and visits, and occasional out of state travel for trainings and national meetings.

The Colorado School of Public Health (ColoradoSPH) is a unique and collaborative graduate school that combines the collective expertise of three Colorado universities : the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus (CU Anschutz) in Aurora, Colorado State University (CSU) in Fort Collins, and the University of Northern Colorado (UNC) in Greeley, Colorado. The Colorado School of Public Health is the only accredited school of public health in the Rocky Mountain Region, attracting top tier faculty and students from across the country, and providing a vital contribution towards ensuring our region's health and wellbeing. The school's faculty, staff, and students work together to share knowledge and conduct innovative research and community service to actively address public health issues including chronic disease, access to healthcare, environmental threats, emerging infectious diseases, costly injuries, and more.

The LEAD Center represents a collaboration between the Colorado School of Public Health and the Department of Pediatrics in the School of Medicine. The LEAD Center is a multidisciplinary research center that investigates and seeks to understand the developmental origins of health and disease, particularly obesity, type 1 and type 2 diabetes and the complex interplay of environmental exposures, genetic and epigenetic processes in critical developmental periods across the lifecourse.

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.

    Qualifications

    Minimum Requirements :

  • A bachelor's in public health, public administration, social / behavioral sciences, physical sciences, nursing, healthcare, finance, accounting, business administration, business, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.
  • 4 years of professional experience in a research or clinical setting working with human subjects / patients, which includes experience following a research or clinical protocol and experience with drawing and processing blood.
  • Substitution : A combination of education and related technical / military / paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.

    • Preferred Qualifications :

  • Experience working with Native American populations
  • Experience interacting with the NIH IRB
  • Experience working with an elderly population
  • Experience administering oral glucose tolerance tests

    • 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.
  • Outstanding customer service skills.
  • Phlebotomy skills.
  • Demonstrated experience in fostering a community that values a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
  • Ability to organize study activities and to develop and utilize tracking systems to maintain oversight of progress.
  • Knowledge of chronic diseases such as diabetes and obesity.

    • Conditions of Employment :

  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation to allow occasional home visits.
  • Ability for occasional overnight travel with advanced notice to attend national study meetings and trainings.
  • Ability to flex work schedule to accommodate study participant clinic visits scheduled for early mornings and weekends.

    • How to Apply

    For full consideration, please submit the following documents :

  • Curriculum Vitae / Resume
  • A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position
  • Three to five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

    • Questions should be directed to : Lisa Testaverde, Lisa.Testaverde@cuanschutz.edu

    Screening of Applications Begins

    Screening begins immediately and continues until August 27, 2025.

    Anticipated Salary Range

    The starting target salary for this position has been established as $68,394 - $84,000. The above salary 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 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. As the School of Public Health located within the University of Colorado on the Anschutz Medical Campus, we are committed to developing and sustaining a faculty, staff, and student body that reflects a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. We advocate for and actively lead efforts and activities to build a community that treats people with dignity, respect, and compassion among the school's students, staff, faculty, and external community partners.

    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@cuanschutz.edu

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