Temporary Community Engagement Assistant - 25769
Student/Temp
Description
University of Colorado – Colorado School of Public Health
Temporary Community Engagement Assistant
Department of Environmental and Occupational Health
* Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers *
The University of Colorado has a requirement for COVID-19 vaccinations and full completion thereof by 9/1/21 or upon start date. Information regarding this requirement, and exemptions can be found at:
Anschutz: https://www.ucdenver.edu/docs/librariesprovider284/default-document-library/3000-general-admission/3012---covid-19-vaccination-requirement-and-compliance.pdf?sfvrsn=4e9df3ba_2
Denver: https://www.ucdenver.edu/coronavirus
Exemptions vary by campus location/department.
Campus/Unit-Specific Exemptions:
- Anschutz Campus – Accommodations may be granted for medical or religious reasons.
- Denver Campus - Exemptions are allowed for medical, religious, or personal reasons.
- Consolidated/Central Services Administration – Accommodations may be granted for medical or religious reasons.
The University of Colorado Denver l Anschutz Medical Campus seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. We value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty and staff of diverse backgrounds.
Position Information:
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.
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, racial and ethnic groups, persons with disabilities, and veterans, ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors.
The Department of Environmental and Occupational Health has an opening for a part-time position with an interest in community and occupational health and agriculture total worker health to join our diverse team of researchers. The employee will assist with community-based research activities on total worker health in agriculture workers by collecting primary data, interviewing participants, advertising and marketing the study, and potentially collection of water samples. Candidates should be highly motivated, have strong organization, and communication and problem-solving skills.
The Center for Health, Work & Environment (CHWE) at the Colorado School of Public Health conducts research, offers education and training, and implements community-based public health projects, as well as pilot project research opportunities throughout the West. It conducts Total Worker Health research and community-based initiatives in the US and abroad in partnership with community stakeholders who share the mission of improving the health, safety and well-being of workers, their families, and communities.
We are looking to hire a local (within the San Luis Valley) part-time hourly community engagement assistant to work on two local projects for a period of 9 monthss,
Supervision Received:
Katherine James, Associate Professor in the Center for Health Work and Environment and the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health in the Colorado School of Public Health
Supervision Exercised:
None
Job Duties:
The job duties will include, but not limited to:
- Meet with study participants for interviews to collect data (survey takes about 1 hour to complete)
- Correspond and work with community partners in support of recruiting participants
- Correspond and meet with research team members in Denver to update on the data collection
- Complete confidentiality forms and research trainings
Competencies:
- Familiarity with San Luis Valley including, driving, community, and people
- Strong communication skills especially with email and telephone (text or spoken)
- Strong interpersonal verbal and listening communication skills as used in interviews and information collecting
- Experience in Microsoft Office products.
- Ability to learn skills related to the job.
- Work well in meeting new community people
Salary Range:
The salary range for this position has been established at $20-$25 / hour (approximately 10 hours per week on average)
The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.
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.
The University of Colorado offers a full benefits package. Information on University benefits programs, including eligibility, is located at Employee Services .
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 checks for all new employees prior to their employment.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work. Alternative formats of this ad are available upon request for persons with disabilities.
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.
Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits .
Total Compensation Calculator: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/total-compensation
Diversity and Equity:
Please click here for information on disability accommodations: https://www1.ucdenver.edu/offices/human-resources/employee-relations-performance/ada-compliance
Office of Equity: https://www1.ucdenver.edu/offices/equity
The University of Colorado Denver | 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, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- A high school degree
- Fluency in the Spanish Language
- Access to local transportation (car)
- Access to a cell phone or email for communication with the research team in Denver
Preferred Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in a directly related field.
- Background or experience with agriculture work, farming, and or farm operations.
- Experience with conducting interviews for data collection
- Experience with online survey data collection
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV Application Materials Instructions:
Applications are accepted electronically at CU Careers , refer to requisition ID:
When applying, applicants must include:
Please do not submit any of your application material (via email) to the job posting contact.
Job Category
: Research Services
Primary Location
: Aurora
Department: U0001 -- DENVER & ANSCHUTZ MED CAMPUS - 21429 - CSPH-EOH General Op
Schedule
: Part-time
Posting Date
: Apr 27, 2022
Unposting Date
: Ongoing
Posting Contact Name: Kathy James
Posting Contact Email: [email protected]
Position Number: 00796254
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