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Open Date 01/17/2024
Requisition Number PRN37453B
Job Title PS Research Associate
Working Title Research Associate
Job Grade A00
FLSA Code Professional
Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
Arranged with Supervisor
VP Area U of U Health - Academics
Department 01710 - CCTS - CMTY OUTREACH & ENGAGE
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $74,350 - $109,649
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Job Summary
We seek a dynamic individual with experience in community engagement and team leadership to facilitate our work in building collaborations between researchers and community stakeholders. The Community Collaboration and Engagement Team ( CCET ) of the Utah Center for Clinical and Translational Science ( CTSI ) seeks to build collaborative and inclusive partnerships to engage and advance efforts to improve the health and well-being of communities and patients, including vulnerable and underserved populations.
The CCET’s Service Recharge Center provides structured fee-for-service to researchers to enhance their research projects through consultation with community members. Services include engagement studios, interviews, community advisory boards, and more. These services are available at any time during the research lifecycle.
CCET develops and maintains close partnerships with several community stakeholders. CCET supports Community Faces of Utah ( CFU ), a partnership among community, university, and health department organizations in Salt Lake City that focuses on engaging and empowering all to pursue better health and eliminate health inequalities. The partnership operates on principles of mutual respect, collaboration, equality, and multi-directional learning. CFU meets monthly to collaborate on various research and community projects.
The Research Associate will be responsible for providing administrative, financial, and operational support for our fee-for-service recharge center, and for the training and support of the staff leading the delivery of those services. The Research Associate will support strategic planning and the development of the future direction of the team and ensure the successful completion of grant goals and timelines. The Research Associate will also be responsible for developing and coordinating efforts across partnerships within the University of Utah and the community.
Responsibilities
Under the oversight of the Director of Community and Stakeholder Engagement, develops, organizes, and supports all aspects of strategic planning and execution of goals, budgets, and timelines for CCET
Provides administrative, financial, and operational oversight of CCET
Service Recharge Center
Works closely with CCET staff on the daily operations and delivery of patient, community, and other stakeholder engagement services.
Provides guidance and direction on individual service projects. Advises on optimal project design to meet investigator needs and on stakeholder recruitment for service fulfillment.
Evaluate and improve services, addressing organizational and staff concerns
Community Partnership Development
Engages in networking with community and university stakeholders to build and maintain the broad, diverse connections needed to conduct the work of CCET .
Cultivates strong partnerships with community stakeholders to facilitate and accelerate community-engaged research locally and nationally.
Serves as primary CCET liaison to the Community Faces of Utah collaborative, facilitating collaborations between CFU and investigators at its monthly meetings and beyond. Support CFU participation in conferences and meetings.
Staff Oversight & Training
Oversees the hiring, training, supervision, and evaluation of CCET staff.
Develops, implements, and facilitates professional development training and activities for the continuous improvement of the staff, particularly in the areas of service delivery and community engagement methods, including thematic analyses.
Leads reporting of program progress to the Director of the Community & Stakeholder Engagement Core and CTSI leadership. Contributes to the preparation of reports to internal (University leadership) and external stakeholders ( NIH / NCATS ).
Participates in the CTSI leadership team, including monthly meetings, quarterly retreats, and the annual external advisory board meeting.
Participate as assigned on CTSI and University committees.
Participates in presentations, writing, and revising manuscripts related to the CCET’s work and the research facilitated by the CCET .
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Preferences
Attainment of a Master’s or PhD degree in a relevant field
Strong community engagement experience, preferably:
In more than one type of setting and/or with more than one type of partner (e.g., grass-roots community organizations, healthcare settings, faith-based organizations, patients, health departments, libraries, etc.)
Using more than one type of engagement approach
Strong qualitative research expertise
Experience with administrative, financial, and operational oversight of a program/project/unit
Experience facilitating research collaborations between academic and community research partners
Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
Previous experience supervising staff
Broad connections in the non-academic community
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
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