Job Summary

Dr. Lilia Cervantes' work includes research, programs, and community partnerships focused on eliminating structural racism and reducing health disparities faced by Latino/a/x, immigrants, refugees, and other racial and ethnic minoritized groups. The work is diverse and includes a large multi-site study of a community-engaged clinical trial to reduce kidney disease health disparities among Latino/a individuals, mixed methods studies, and ongoing community partnership meetings. In this position, responsibilities include ensuring that all research projects and programs adhere strictly to their scheduled timelines, comply fully with regulatory standards, maintain the accuracy of all deliverables, and keep within the allocated budget limit.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of clinical trials, mixed-methods studies, and community engagement activities, ensuring smooth progress and adherence to project timelines.
• Independently acquire a thorough understanding of study materials, including protocols, informed consent forms, and other essential documents for assigned studies.
• Maintain compliance with research regulatory standards and NIH subrecipient monitoring plans, including preparation and documentation of agendas, meetings, and interactions with partner organizations and research subsites.
• Coordinate, delegate, and update tasks related to research studies and programs, including grant preparation, IRB documents, and study procedures. Ensure tasks are completed accurately and on time by team members and partner organizations.
• Engage with community partners, advocacy organizations, academic institutions, and healthcare organizations to maintain and enhance relationships.
• Manage all necessary documentation for research activities, including IRB applications, recruitment, consent forms, and data management (e.g., building and auditing RedCap databases for accuracy).
• Oversee the fiscal aspects of studies and programs, including managing purchases, tracking expenses, and administering gift card programs.

Work Location:

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO.

Why Join Us:

Dr. Lilia Cervantes' team is focused on eliminating structural racism by conducting community-partnered research and launching programs that directly address health disparities and influence policy change. Dr. Cervantes and her team have established trusted relationships with communities and have been engaged in research and policy change since 2015. If you are passionate about promoting health equity in the state of Colorado, this is the right team to join.

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 Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in public health, public administration, social/behavioral sciences, physical sciences, healthcare, or a directly related field from an accredited institution. A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.
• Four (4) years of professional experience with management of multiple research studies including randomized controlled clinical trials, mixed methods research, and qualitative research, which includes at least (1) year of experience in managing clinical trials and/or research studies.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in public health, public administration, social/behavioral sciences, physical sciences, health care, or directly related field from an accredited institution.
• Experience managing study startup for human subjects research protocols.
• SOCRA or ACRP Certification.
• Project management experience.
• Familiarity with University of Colorado Denver, Anschutz policies and procedures related to clinical research study startup and trial management.
• Experience working with Teams and Trello or other similar programs for the organization of studies and programs.
• Experience with higher education management of health disparities studies and programs.
• Experience with community engagement and community organizing.
• Experience managing study data, including experience with electronic data capture systems like RedCap.
• Experience in research budget preparation and financial planning.
• Experience with financial management aspects of research projects, including grant management and compliance with fiscal policies.
• Experience in preparing and managing IRB applications, consents, and other regulatory documents.

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.
• Ability to effectively communicate project status, metrics, and progress to key collaborators.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and build trusting relationships with community organizations that serve Latinos, undocumented immigrants, and refugees.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to effectively explain processes and procedures.
• Ability to tolerate a high degree of ambiguity yet work effectively to fulfill the mission, goals, and objectives of the team's health disparities research.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, identify and set priorities for self and others, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong commitment to the team approach.
• Ability to demonstrate professionalism, strong work ethic, and commitment to high standards.
• Ability to evaluate, analyze, and interpret data, recommend solutions, and implement a preferred course of action.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products including Word, Access, Outlook, and Excel.
• Strong understanding of research regulatory standards and compliance requirements, such as those set by the NIH, FDA, and IRB.
• Ability to coordinate and delegate tasks to ensure projects stay on track.
• Ability to demonstrate critical thinking and adaptability to resolve issues.

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: Lilia Cervantes, MD, MSCS - lilia.cervantes@cuanschutz.edu.

Screening of Applications Begins:

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by October 10th, 2025.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range for this position has been established as $66,441 – $84,513.