Firearm Injury Prevention Initiative Program Strategy & Research Dissemination Coordinator

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Colorado School of Public Health | Injury & Violence Prevention Center

Firearm Injury Prevention Initiative Program Strategy & Research Dissemination Coordinator

Position #: 795084 – Requisition #: 34267

Job Summary:

Join the Colorado School of Public Health as the Firearm Injury Prevention Initiative Program Strategy & Research Dissemination Coordinator. This position is a key member of the school’s Injury & Violence Prevention Center (IVPC) and will provide high-level operational support to the Firearm Injury Prevention Initiative (FIPI) through research dissemination, community engagement, infrastructure development and support, project management, and communications and outreach.  

  The goal of FIPI is to coordinate, synergize, and stimulate collaborative approaches to firearm injury prevention throughout the state and country. The Program Strategy & Research Dissemination Coordinator must balance the input of many different interested parties across the state, including diverse communities, and will work closely with partners within and outside of the University of Colorado. A successful candidate will be able to navigate the challenges of communicating on a controversial issue while respecting the diverse views and lived experiences of impacted communities and partners.

  Key Responsibilities:

• Support the development and promotion of dissemination products aligned with FIPI research (e.g., toolkits, implementation guides, visual abstracts, data briefs).
• Field and collaborate on requests from national and local partners for technical assistance and training on evidence-based firearm injury prevention.
• Support the development of infrastructure to support firearm injury prevention researchers (e.g., tracking funding opportunities, identifying tools to support grant development).
• Work with FIPI leadership to create and implement a strategic communications plan, including website development, content creation, social media strategy, and external constituent engagement. 
• Oversee planning and implementation of various on- and off-campus events with partners and collaborators (e.g., FIPI Monthly Webinar Series, annual convenings, community events). 
•  Assist with community outreach programs led by Initiative Collaboration & Partnerships Team.
• Monitor effectiveness and progress of Initiative programmatic efforts. 
• Assist with planning and implementation of key Initiative faculty and staff, including managing scheduling, logistics, and in-person facilitation and support. 

This is a full-time position and reports to the FIPI Program Director.  

Work Location:

  Why Join Us:

Hybrid – This position is located on the CU Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, CO and is eligible to work a hybrid schedule with at least two days of the week that can be worked from home. Given the need of this position to attend in-person events and regularly interact with individuals and organizations primarily in the Denver Metro Area, interested applicants should be comfortable and able to independently travel throughout the area.

  The Colorado School of Public Health (ColoradoSPH) is a unique and collaborative graduate school that combines the collective expertise of three Colorado universities: the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus (CU Anschutz) in Aurora, Colorado State University (CSU) in Fort Collins, and the University of Northern Colorado (UNC) in Greeley, Colorado. The Colorado School of Public Health is the only accredited school of public health in the Rocky Mountain Region, attracting top tier faculty and students from across the country, and providing a vital contribution towards ensuring our region’s health and wellbeing. The school’s faculty, staff, and students work together to reach underserved populations, share knowledge, and conduct innovative research and community service to actively address public health issues including chronic disease, access to healthcare, environmental threats, emerging infectious diseases, costly injuries, and more. To learn more about the School, please visit: https://coloradosph.cuanschutz.edu/

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 .

Diversity and Equity:

As the School of Public Health located within the University of Colorado on the Anschutz Medical Campus, we are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence in education and employment, by recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty, and administrative staff. We strive to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication, and understanding and encourage applications from all racial and ethnic groups, persons with disabilities, and veterans, ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors.

The ColoradoSPH aims to build a diverse and representative academic community that recognizes the importance of social, economic, health, and environmental justice. We strive to promote equity, diversity, and to be a model of inclusive excellence.  As a tri-campus partnership, ColoradoSPH stands with academic, practice, and community partners nationwide to condemn racism, injustice, and inequity.

  Please click here to learn more about our equity, diversity, and inclusion commitment statement and plan to dismantle structural racism:   https://coloradosph.cuanschutz.edu/about-us/diversity-inclusive-excellence

  The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnically minoritized individuals, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community and all veterans. In addition, the Anschutz Campus has also been recognized as an Age-Friendly University. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment. 

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements:

·         A bachelor’s degree in public health, business, business administration, social/behavioral sciences, healthcare administration, public administration, communications, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.

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

·         2 years of related professional level experience.

  Preferred Qualifications:

• A master’s degree in public health, business, business administration, social/behavioral sciences, healthcare administration, public administration, communications, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.
• 2+ years working in the field(s) of firearm injury prevention and/or violence prevention.
• Experience with creating content for websites, social media, newsletters, and professional reports.
• Demonstrated experience with project management and/or event management.
•   Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Experience with Microsoft Office software and Zoom.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with an emphasis on the ability to listen and speak to a variety of diverse audiences, communicate persuasively, and write proficiently.
• Ability to navigate challenging discussions on controversial topics in concise, transparent, and empathetic ways.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse groups of individuals in both academic and community settings.
• Demonstrated high level of independence and individual time management of project tasks. 
• Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion.

How to Apply:

Research shows that women and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups tend to apply only when they check every box in the posting. If you are reading this and hesitating to click “apply” for that reason, we encourage you to go for it!

  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: Megan McCarthy, [email protected]   

Screening of Applications Begins:

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by August 2, 2024. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

Anticipated Salary Range:

The starting target salary for this position has been established as $55,368 - $70,000.

  The above salary 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.

  Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

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 [email protected] .

Background Check Statement:

Vaccination Statement:

The University of Colorado Denver | 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.

  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 .