Clinical Research Recruitment Specialist

Job Summary\:

This position will support the Clinical Research Recruitment Program in the Clinical Research Operations and Services (CROS) Office within the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research at the University of Colorado of Anschutz (CU Anschutz). This position will help investigators and research teams raise awareness and access to clinical research and better engage people in clinical research at CU Anschutz.

Under the direction of the Program Manager of the Clinical Research Recruitment Program, the Clinical Research Recruitment Specialist will be responsible for helping support the services and resources that the Clinical Research Recruitment Program offers the CU Anschutz Research Community including but not limited to recruitment consultations, social media campaigns for engaging people in clinical research, and education and training of clinical research teams on recruitment strategies and best practices. Additionally, this role may engage with the general public by representing CU Anschutz at health fairs and other community events.

The ideal candidate is knowledgeable about clinical research, recruitment of human research participants, science communications skills, and brings innovative ideas to assist study teams in reaching their recruitment goals.

Key Responsibilities\:

External Communications (35%)

• Provide guidance and support to research teams on creating and updating study webpages on the CU Anschutz Research Studies website to ensure compliance with data and language requirements.

• Write, revise, and edit participant-facing study webpage content, translating complex research concepts into clear, accessible language for potential research participants.

• Review study webpages on the CU Anschutz Research Studies website to ensure content meets language, readability, and regulatory requirements.

• Review social media campaign submissions and contact study teams for more information, schedule intake meetings, and assist with the creation of social media advertisements.

• Help communicate with research teams regarding social media campaigns including confirming campaign parameters, sending campaign metrics, and obtaining enrollment numbers after campaigns end.

Community Engagement (20%)

• Research community-based organizations, non-profit organizations, community advocacy groups, and other organizations doing community health work that the Clinical Research Recruitment Program could collaborate with.

• Assist the Program Manager with establishing partnerships with community organizations and key campus entities to identify and address barriers to health and improve health outcomes in underserved communities in Colorado.

• Attend health fairs and other community events with the Program Manager to raise awareness of and access to clinical research opportunities at CU Anschutz.

• Help identify health fairs and other community events that the Clinical Research Recruitment Program could attend.

Internal Communications (25%)

• Review consultation requests, contact study teams for more information, and help facilitate recruitment consultations including pre- and post-meeting preparation.

• Assist with the Study Spotlight Newsletter including selecting imagery and curating language, as needed.

• Help create recruitment materials including but not limited to study flyers, newspaper ads, or recruitment scripts for study teams that request our services

Administrative (20%)

• Assist with updating, organizing, and analyzing Clinical Research Recruitment Program metrics and data related to all services and resources.

• Manage researcher access to ResearchMatch and answer related questions.

• Develop and maintain knowledge of clinical research recruitment best practices and emerging novel, innovative recruitment strategies.

• Help with other projects, educational lectures, and presentations related to the Clinical Research Recruitment Program.

• Other tasks as assigned by the manager that support the Clinical Research Recruitment Program or Office of Clinical Research Operations and Services.

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.

Why Join Us\:

The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research collaborates and engages with the campus research community to advance scientific discovery.

Our team provides comprehensive guidance and expertise to support investigators through every step of the research lifecycle. Learn more about our teams and what we do for our research community.

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\: 15/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\:

Entry Level

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

  • A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.

Professional Level

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and 1 year of professional experience in clinical research, public health, education, or similar field.

  • A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications\:

• Experience with Canva

• Experience in providing administrative and programmatic support.

• Experience with OnCore, Clinical Trial Management System.

• Experience with the Federal Plain Language Guidelines and Plain Language at NIH Resources and Trainings.

• Experience with Smartsheet or similar software.

• Bilingual Bicultural in Spanish and English.

Conditions of Employment\:

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position now or in the future.

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 manage and prioritize a high-volume workload, ensuring timely completion of assignments while maintaining accuracy and quality.

• Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion.

• Proactively asks questions when needed, operates independently with minimal oversight, and reliably delivers high-quality work within established deadlines.

• Able to coordinate and prioritize several simultaneous tasks with potentially conflicting priorities.

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\: Karen Parada, Karen.Parada@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins\:

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by August 3, 2026.

Anticipated Pay Range\:

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

• Entry\: $46,116 - $61,795

• Intermediate\: $50,185 - $67,248

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 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.