Working PERA Retiree

University of Colorado Denver l Anschutz Medical Campus

Colorado School of Public Health | Department of Community and Behavioral Health | Working PERA Retiree – Senior Statistician

Position: 788000 – Requisition: 22542

*This position is internal to University of Colorado PERA retirees*

* 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

Exemptions vary by campus location/department.

Campus/Unit-Specific Exemptions:

• Anschutz Campus – Exemptions are allowed for medical or religious reasons.
•  Consolidated/Central Services Administration – Will follow Anschutz policy on exemptions.

The University of Colorado 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.

The Department of Community and Behavioral Health has an opening for a Working PERA Retiree (unclassified) Senior Statistician position.

Working PERA Retiree (2583)

Senior Statistician

Department of Community and Behavioral Health (CBH)

Colorado School of Public Health

Position Number: 788000

Nature of Work

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 Senior Statistician reports to the Communities Organizing for Prevention (COFP) Evaluation Principal Investigator (PI). The Senior Statistician is responsible for leading advanced analysis of all secondary outcome’s datasets primary process evaluation datasets and supporting the interpretation of findings to state and community partners. The COFP Evaluation project is an academic-state-community partnership in Colorado that supports communities in implementing evidence-based policies, strategies, and programs to reduce risks and increase protection for youth. The overarching goal it to reduce substance misuse and violence and improve mental health among Colorado’s youth. The evaluation assesses outcomes and process data to inform impact and quality improvement of the overarching project implementation.

Examples of Work Performed  

• Support the development of an evaluation plan, including methods and measures.
• Support evaluation method administration to maintain evaluation rigor.
• Lead the analysis of outcomes and process evaluation data.
• Guide interpretation of findings of outcomes and process data analyses.
• Attend as-needed meetings and/or calls to discuss evaluation progress and advise on methodological and analytic rigor.
• Contribute to manuscript and conference presentation preparations.

Salary and Benefits:

The salary for this working PERA retiree position has been established at $40 - $50 per hour.

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.

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: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

Diversity and Equity:

Please contact [email protected] for information on disability accommodations.

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.

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.

Minimum Requirements

• A doctoral degree in public health, geography, social sciences, statistics or mathematics, or a directly related field from an accredited institution
• Substitution: A combination of education and related professional experience may be substituted for the doctoral degree on a year for year basis.
• The position requires extensive and diverse experience in statistical analysis, including direct responsibility in advanced analyses of secondary and primary datasets. It also requires the skills necessary to demonstrate competence on a community-based participatory research project.
• Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire

Preferred Requirements

• 15 years of experience conducting advanced statistical analysis of secondary and primary datasets.
• Cultural competency and experience working in low-income and/or communities of color.
• Experience interpreting data analyses to community partners.

Competencies

• 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.
• Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion.
• Ability to contribute to a highly effective community-based participatory program and team.