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University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Survey Research Unit Principal Professional
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Position Number: 5650081
Location: Aurora, CO
Position Type: Health - Public and Environmental Health

Survey Research Unit Principal Professional

Survey Research Unit Principal Professional - 34889 University Staff

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University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Cancer Center

Working Title: Survey Research Unit Principal Professional

Position #: 736359 - Requisition #: 34889

Job Summary:

CEPEG at Anschutz Medical Campus conducts research and evaluation to improve the health and wellbeing of populations and to advance health equity. The Group has considerable experience in chronic disease prevention, adolescent health, and tobacco control. Our expertise includes qualitative and quantitative methods, program and policy evaluation, technical assistance and training, and survey research. Past and current partners include the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), other state health agencies, local, community-based organizations and health departments, private foundations, and hospital systems. For more information on CEPEG, please go to: https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5650081&targetURL=Survey Research Unit Principal Professional

Position #: 736359 - Requisition #: 34889

Job Summary:

CEPEG at Anschutz Medical Campus conducts research and evaluation to improve the health and wellbeing of populations and to advance health equity. The Group has considerable experience in chronic disease prevention, adolescent health, and tobacco control. Our expertise includes qualitative and quantitative methods, program and policy evaluation, technical assistance and training, and survey research. Past and current partners include the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), other state health agencies, local, community-based organizations and health departments, private foundations, and hospital systems. For more information on CEPEG, please go to: https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5650081&targetURL=736359 - Requisition #: 34889

Job Summary:

CEPEG at Anschutz Medical Campus conducts research and evaluation to improve the health and wellbeing of populations and to advance health equity. The Group has considerable experience in chronic disease prevention, adolescent health, and tobacco control. Our expertise includes qualitative and quantitative methods, program and policy evaluation, technical assistance and training, and survey research. Past and current partners include the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), other state health agencies, local, community-based organizations and health departments, private foundations, and hospital systems. For more information on CEPEG, please go to: http://www.ucdenver.edu/academics/colleges/PublicHealth/community/CEPEG/Pages/CEPEG.aspx

This position will work on new and ongoing CEPEG projects that require survey data collection, database administration and data and data systems management. This position will oversee longitudinal participant panel maintenance, program survey instruments in Qualtrics and Redcap, manage a team of student interviewers and oversee data collection from a variety of populations through telephone, text, internet and postal mail.

Examples of Work Performed

Preparation for Field Operations: 35% Senior, 30% Principal

Program and test survey instruments in Qualtrics or RedCAP for on-line completion
Program rules within the WinCati system to facilitate participant release to phone center queue
Adapt surveys to either paper format for mail completion, or web-based
Experience with data entry best practices including survey scanning data entry using Scantron or other technology
Develop and generate progress reports and provide regular status updates including calculating response rates, and ad hoc reports to managers and project investigators
Recruit, hire, and supervise call center and fulfillment staff (temporary hires and students - number depends on size of survey projects)
Oversee development of and revisions to training materials for telephone interviewers to implement best practices in survey data collection efforts

Train call center and fulfillment staff in survey best practices and operational processes

Survey Implementation: 45% Senior, 40% Principal

Manage calling rotation schedule for SRU to achieve outreach protocol
Maintain highest level of professionalism among call center staff by actively participating in data collection as an interviewer, implementing quality assurance standards, monitoring interviews for quality and SRU best-practices, responding to participant inquiries, and conducting interview training updates and retraining as necessary
Provide on-site oversight, troubleshooting and problem-solving for telephone interviewers
Maintain and implement roll-out mapping for release of participants to text, phone, e-mail, and/or postal mail contact
Monitor operational aspects of survey administration and completion to improve processes where possible
Develop incentives management and fulfillment protocols and coordinate with administration to fulfil paper recruitment and incentives
Clean final datasets in preparation for the analytic team, document cleaning steps, anomalies and other data concerns and ensure accurate alignment between the survey codebook and final dataset

Hardware/Software Operations: 20% Senior, 15% Principal

Monitor permissions, oversee hardware and software upgrades, and design and maintaining appropriate architectural approaches to ensure data consistency and database longevity
Optimize, and maintain data management systems (REDCap database or similar) to organize and monitor longitudinal contact-panels including eligibility verifications, current contact information, survey, focus group and other data collection events and incentive tracking

Examples of work performed by Principal Professional

In addition to examples stated above:

Planning, Leadership and Subject Matter Expertise: 15%

Collaborate with project investigators on project planning, timelines, data-collection methodologies; participate in planning and update meetings
Collaborate with the investigators and evaluators to ensure alignment between research questions and survey instruments, assess data availability, and assess revisions to future iterations of longitudinal surveys
Investigate innovative technologies and data collection/storage platforms for potential use by CEPEG
Collaborate with investigators in survey design, language, internal logic, and other survey research best practices
Provide leadership and independently assume responsibility to coordinate, manage and provide high level oversight for the survey research unit team and operations (see examples of work above)
Develop data management systems (REDCap database or similar) to organize and monitor longitudinal contact-panels
Maintain expertise in all aspects of preparing and conducting multimodal survey operations and managing data collection, and function as subject matter expert for CEPEG and partners

This description is a summary only and describes the general level of work being performed; it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on business need. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority

Work Location:

Hybrid - this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of at least 1 day a week on campus and 4 days a week on campus when fielding surveys. This includes some weekends and evenings.

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado Cancer Center stands at the forefront of cancer research and patient care in Colorado. As the state's only National Cancer Institute (NCI) designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, we hold a prestigious distinction that acknowledges our exceptional contributions to the fields of research, clinical trials, prevention, and cancer control. Our guiding vision is clear: "prevent and conquer cancer. Together." At the heart of our mission is the work to "unite our community to overcome cancer through innovation, discovery, prevention, early detection, multidisciplinary care, and education."

Our more than 300 members, made up of renowned physicians and researchers, conduct patient-centered research to develop innovative, state-of-the-art technologies, and treatments. Crucial to this work is the nearly 300 staff members who help expand the reach of the CU Cancer Center. Our expertise across cancer types helps us provide world-class treatment for common cancers, while offering hope for many patients with difficult or aggressive cancers who have struggled to find treatment options elsewhere.

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.

To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits-wellness

Diversity and Equity:

At the University of Colorado Cancer Center (CU Cancer Center), we deem diversity in thought, perspective, lived experiences, and backgrounds to be essential for understanding and providing world-class health and cancer care to our diverse patient populations. We are, therefore, committed to the intentional development of a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and respectful academic community and workplace. We actively encourage individuals of all races, religions, national origins, genders, gender expressions, sexual orientations, ages, as well as veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply for positions at the CU Cancer Center.

If you are an applicant with a disability, the University will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the employment application process. Please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu to request an accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act.

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements Senior Professional

Bachelor's Degree in a science, behavioral health, or public health related field
2+ years' experience coordinating a survey or participant-based research project (for example, clinical trials) or
1+ years' experience coordinating a survey or participant-based research project (for example, clinical trials) and 1+ years' experience using a data management system
- Substitution: Relevant experience can be substituted on a year-to-year basis for the degree.
Total experience must be at least 2 years

Minimum Requirements Principal Professional

Bachelor's Degree in a science, behavioral health, or public health related field
3+ years' experience coordinating a survey or participant-based research project (for example, clinical trials) or
2+ years' experience coordinating a survey or participant-based research project (for example, clinical trials) and 1+ or more years' of experience designing and/or building a data management system
- Substitution: Relevant experience can be substituted on a year-to-year basis for the degree.
Total experience must be at least 3 years

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of application.

Preferred Requirements

Master's Degree in Public Health or related field
2+ years' experience supervising staff
Experience using a computer-assisted telephone interviewing (CATI) system
Experience using data management tools such as REDCap
Experience designing surveys in Qualtrics or similar
Experience with survey scanning software such as Scantron, SNAP or similar
Experience with texting software such as Twilio or similar
Experience using urls, tiny urls (Bit.ly) and QR codes

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Working knowledge of program evaluation
Experience with and knowledge of tools and best practices to protect participant privacy and confidentiality
Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs including mail-merge functions
Excellent attention to detail, ability to utilize project management tools to monitor multiple timelines and concurrently manage multiple project components; prioritize and execute tasks under pressure
Strong writing and verbal communication skills; ability to tailor written, visual and verbal presentations to specific audiences
Able to identify opportunities for improvement and implement process improvements
Able to establish and maintain strong working relationships with a team of multi-disciplinary professionals; able to recognize individual strengths within the team and partner effectively
Able to think critically; exercise sound reasoning to analyze issues, make decisions, and overcome problems; obtain, interpret, and use knowledge, facts, and data
Exercise outstanding customer service
Demonstrate commitment to advance diversity and inclusion
Think creatively: generate new and unique ideas, and make connections between previously unrelated ideas
Demonstrate personal accountability and effective work habits, e.g., punctuality, working productively with others, and time management

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

2. Curriculum vitae / Resume

3. Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Questions should be directed to: Theresa.mickiewicz@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by Se Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

Anticipated Pay Range:

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

Sr. Professional: $55,368 - $64,780

Principal Professional: $63,673-$74,498

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.

Total Compensation Calculator: https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5650081&targetURL=Screening of Applications Begins:

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by Se Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

Anticipated Pay Range:

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

Sr. Professional: $55,368 - $64,780

Principal Professional: $63,673-$74,498

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.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

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 https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5650081&targetURL=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.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

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.
Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References

Job Category: Research Services

Primary Location: Hybrid Department: U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 20066 - SOM-U of Colo Cancer Center

Schedule: Full-time

Posting Date: Sep 18, 2024

Unposting Date: Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Theresa Mickiewicz Posting Contact Email: Theresa.mickiewicz@cuanschutz.edu Position Number: 00736359

To apply, visit https://cu.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=34889&lang=en