Research Associate I

Full Time
Montezuma County, CO
Posted
Job description

Position Location
La Plata and Montezuma County, CO

Work Location
Position qualifies for hybrid/in-office work

Research Professional Position
Yes

Posting Number
202300053AP

Position Type
Admin Professional/ Research Professional

Classification Title
Research Associate I

Number of Vacancies
1

Work Hours/Week
40

Proposed Annual Salary Range
$44,000 – $60,000

Employee Benefits
Colorado State University (CSU) is committed to providing employees with a strong and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family. Visit CSU’s Human Resources website for detailed benefit plan information for permanent full-time and part-time faculty and administrative professional employees in the following University benefit areas: https://hr.colostate.edu/hr-community-and-supervisors/benefits/benefits-eligibility/ & https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-perks/.

Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on
01/29/2023

Description of Work Unit
The Department of Human Development and Family Studies is one of eight academic programs in the College of Health and Human Sciences. Colorado State University (CSU) is Colorado’s land grant institution and holds the Doctoral/Research University – Extensive classification from the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education. CSU is one of three core academic institutions that comprise the Colorado Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (CCTSI). Many faculty in Human Development and Family Studies engage in multidisciplinary research collaborations with other CCTSI institutions and affiliates, including the University of Colorado School of Medicine and the Children’s Hospital Colorado. Applicants are encouraged to visit the department at: http://www.hdfs.chhs.colostate.edu. The mission of Colorado State University Extension is to empower Coloradoans to address important and emerging community issues using dynamic, science-based educational resources. Extension’s vision is to be highly valued for inclusive, impactful community engagement in support of Colorado State University as a land grant university. Learn more about Extension at Colorado State University here: https://extension.colostate.edu/

Position Summary
Researchers in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies at CSU and Extension agents in La Plata County and Montezuma County are partnering to carry out family and adolescent programming in Southwest Colorado. This team is looking for a research associate who would serve as a site coordinator for grant-funded studies on family and adolescent health promotion, including work that seeks to support the mental health of youth and families and prevent chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease. The site coordinator’s position will involve carrying out day-to-day operations for intervention programming delivered in Southwest Colorado-area community settings for adolescents and their families. Interventions include mental health components (e.g., mindfulness-based intervention) and/or health behavior change components (e.g., exercise training, cooking/nutrition instruction, parent education). Some intervention elements are family-inclusive and some are centered on adolescents. Responsibilities include recruitment of participants, conducting consent/assent with youth and families, scheduling and reminder calls, collecting assessments to evaluate programming (such as continuous glucose monitoring, physical activity via actigraphy, blood pressure, body composition, as well as interviews, focus groups, and surveys), and data management. There will be opportunities for participation in contributing to conference presentations, paper-writing, and grant submissions. The research associate will join an inter-disciplinary team of psychologists, Extension agents, research associates, graduate students, and undergraduate students. Research associates have opportunities to build and advance a career in this position as a clinical science professional specializing in family and adolescent health interventions and community-engaged program delivery and evaluation.

Required Job Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree that reflects training in Human Development and Family Studies, Psychology, Nutrition, Health and Exercise Science, Public Health, or related field.
Strong communication, collaboration, active listening, and problem-solving skills to function effectively on an inter-disciplinary diverse team.

Preferred Job Qualifications
  • Prior experience working with adolescents is preferred.
  • A minimum of a two-year commitment is requested.
  • Fluent in oral and written Spanish.

Diversity Statement
Ability to advance the department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion through research, teaching and outreach with relevant programs, goals and activities.

Essential Duties

Job Duty Category
Program Coordination

Duty/Responsibility
  • Recruitment of participants, collecting data, and conducting assessments as part of programming evaluation.
  • Management of data flow

Percentage Of Time
80

Job Duty Category
Facilitate Programming

Duty/Responsibility
  • Training and facilitation of interventions.

Percentage Of Time
15

Job Duty Category
Dissemination

Duty/Responsibility
  • Contribute to conference abstracts, manuscripts, and the writing of grant proposals and other extramural funding proposals,
  • Prepare and/or give presentations to disseminate research and program evaluation results.

Percentage Of Time
5

Application Details

Special Instructions to Applicants
To apply, please submit a resume directly to this posting. Emailed applications will not be accepted. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.

Conditions of Employment
Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)

Search Contact
Nicole Clark - nicole.clark@co.laplata.co.us

EEO Statement
Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services.

The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715, titleix@colostate.edu.

The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, oeo@colostate.edu.

The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, oeo@colostate.edu.

Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education.

Background Check Policy Statement
Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

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