Research Services Professional (Open Rank: Entry/Intermediate)

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

1d•$49,899 - $72,765•Hybrid

About The Position

The Adult and Child Consortium for Health Outcomes Research and Delivery Science (ACCORDS) is seeking a full-time 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.

Requirements

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.
Entry Research Services Professional: 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.
Intermediate Research Services Professional: One (1) year of professional experience supporting research administration, research services, project coordination, or related professional work.
Intermediate Research Services Professional: 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 be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship and employment authorization for this position now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.