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University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Research Services Manager / Research Manager

Position Number: 6795008
Location: Aurora, CO
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

Research Services Manager / Research Manager

Research Services Manager / Research Manager - 38523 University Staff Description

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Adult and Child Center for Outcomes Research and Delivery Science

Job Title:

Position #:- Requisition #:38523

Job Summary:

The Adult and Child Center for Outcomes Research and Delivery Science is seeking a Research Services Manager to oversee four 5-year, NIH-funded studies: 1) three R01s encompassing a longitudinal cohort study with 1307 families and a sub-study with 631 families, and 2) a RCT intervention study, which are being conducted by Dr. Jerica Berge (the Principal Investigator). This position oversees a total of four research projects at CU and two additional sub-contracts the University of Minnesota and the University of Georgia. Thus, this position will encompass multi-site coordination across three study sites including CU, University of Minnesota, and the University of Georgia. This position will provide professional guidance regarding the conduct/flow of the research projects and is critical in the design of research processes. This position will also provide specialized guidance in data collection/measurement and in conducting dietary assessments in children and adults using their expertise in NDS-R software and anthropometry. In addition, they will supervise intervention staff who will engage in health behavior change techniques (i.e., Motivational Interviewing).

Key Responsibilities:

30% - Project Management

Oversee all aspects of four multi-site research studies in coordination with the Principal Investigator and partner institutions (University of Minnesota and University of Georgia), including planning, protocol development, budget oversight, and timeline management.
Develop and maintain study protocols, intervention materials, and data collection tools to ensure consistency across sites.
Align project schedules with key milestones, including ClinicalTrials.gov registration and COMIRB requirements.
Design and implement systems to manage data collection, retention, and intervention delivery within budget and deadlines.
Lead participant incentive distribution and serve as the primary contact for gift card system issues.
Facilitate communication among internal team members and external collaborators across multiple sites.
Build and maintain relationships with community partners and clinical sites to support participant recruitment and retention nationwide.

20% - Strategic Leadership & Program Oversight

Develop program goals and align them with institutional priorities and sponsor expectations.
Participate in tactical and strategic program/project development and planning
Participate in grant writing, budget development, and financial oversight.
Support community engagement and outreach initiatives.

20% - Team Supervision

Oversee hiring, training, supervising, and performance evaluations for two large research teams, including staff, undergraduate and graduate students, and post-doctoral fellows
Oversee daily team operations, manage workloads, and provide informal leadership and mentorship.
Identify training needs and coordinate certification and re-certification on study procedures.
Supervise and mentor data collection staff, providing training and performance feedback.
Supervise and mentor community health worker staff, providing training and performance feedback.

20% - Data Management & Monitoring

Serve as the study expert on measurement protocols, including anthropometry and dietary assessment.
Develop dietary assessment protocols, train staff in NDS-R software, and establish best practices for objective measures such as video-recorded meals and ecological momentary assessment tools.
Implement and enforce protocols to protect the confidentiality of human subject data.
Maintain and update study databases; perform weekly data quality checks to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Manage logistics for biological sample transfers between study sites.

10% - Regulatory Compliance & Dissemination

Ensure adherence to COMIRB, NIH, and institutional regulations; train staff on GCP and regulatory requirements.
Lead and support IRB submissions, including study materials updates, continuing reviews, and adverse event reporting.
Support NIH regulatory requirements including RPPR submissions.
Oversee dissemination plans for all research studies, including presentations, publications, and stakeholder engagement.

Work Location:

Hybrid - this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 3 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings in Aurora, CO.

Why Join Us:

ACCORDS is a research center supporting the advancement of health services research and T3-T4 translational research jointly funded by the School of Medicine and Children's Hospital Colorado Research Institute. ACCORDS serves as the focal point for health care professionals, researchers, and analysts from across the Anschutz Medical Campus to foster multidisciplinary collaborations that bring together our campus' diverse skills and talents to pursue health services research and education. In addition, ACCORDS cultivates strong research and educational collaborations with external partners including the University of Colorado School of Public Health, Children's Hospital Colorado, Denver Health, Kaiser Permanente Colorado, UCHealth, as well as other health care delivery systems, community organizations, and state and local government agencies. ACCORDS has programs in Dissemination and Implementation Science, Patient-Centered Decision Making, Education, Community Engagement and Outreach, as well as methodological cores in Qualitative and Mixed Methods, Economic Analysis, Practice-Based Research Networks (PBRNs), Biostatistics for Health Services Research, and Mobile Health & Informatics.

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, nursing, healthcare, finance, accounting, business administration, business, or a directly related field from an accredited institution
4-6 years of professional experience in research
Licensed Psychologist in Colorado

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

PhD in public health or similar field
Experience supervising a large team, including being responsible for hiring, directing work, performance reviews, etc.
Experience as a program manager over both epidemiological observational studies and RCT/intervention studies and multi-site study coordination
Expertise in the area of child feeding practices, childhood obesity, family cardiometabolic risk/health factors and mixed-methodologies, including experience collecting biological measurements
Experience with NIH systems (eracommons) and submitting Research Participant Progress Reports (RPPR)
Experience managing regulatory requirements related to human subjects research, including experience coordinating a DSMB committee and meetings
Proficiency in REDCap data management system, including creating and designing projects using piping and branching logic, developing and troubleshooting alerts and notifications, using the multi-language tool, etc.
Experience with Health Behavior Change Techniques (i.e., Motivational Interviewing) and experience and training in supervision of behavioral health trainees and community health workers
Extensive record of academic publications, including as a first author
Experience working on a multi-disciplinary team and using community-based participatory research approaches
Experience designing and using digital health technology in observational studies and intervention studies with diverse participants (e.g., Mosio, ecological momentary assessment/intervention, Smartsheets, web-based mHealth)

Conditions of Employment:

Holds a current clinical license in the state of Colorado and willingness to maintain licensure throughout employment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge and understanding of federal regulations and Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally
Ability to set goals, motivate team members to achieve results
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution
Ability to lead and co-author manuscripts and presentations, as well as experience with EndNote referencing software
Outstanding customer service skills
Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion
Knowledge of basic human anatomy, physiology medical terminology
Ability to interpret and master complex research protocol information
Knowledgeable in mixed-methods research including quantitative research, including performing statistical data analysis, and using Stata software, as well as qualitative research, including interviews and focus groups, and qualitative coding
Familiarity with NIH grant mechanisms and experience preparing NIH grant proposals
Measurement (i.e., dietary, anthropometry) skills
Data management skills

How to Apply:

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

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

Questions should be directed to: Elizabeth Ruzicka, Elizabeth.ruzicka@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by Dec 1^st.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $69,209 - $88,034

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.

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Equal Employment 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.

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 - 21628 - SOM-COHO CTR GENERALOPERATIONS Schedule
: Full-time Posting Date
: Dec 15, 2025 Unposting Date
: Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Elizabeth Ruzicka Posting Contact Email: Elizabeth.ruzicka@cuanschutz.edu Position Number: 00843522

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