University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

School of Medicine | Department of Medicine | Division of Hospital Medicine

Job Title: Research Services Project Manager

Position: #00832134 – Requisition: #37891

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: Dis