University of Utah

Department 00196 - Health & Kinesiology Job Summary

Gathers, organizes and analyzes data through interviews, literature searches, surveys and other methods for use in studies, publications and other research related uses. Coordinates data collection activities with project managers and community sites where data is to be collected. Supports the execution of research projects with various tasks.

This position is in the Community-Engaged Health Promotion through Dissemination & Implementation Science Research lab in the Health and Kinesiology Department. Projects will focus on a range of studies that test strategies to speed the translation of evidence-based interventions into community and clinical practice. Our work is embedded within community settings and include projects related to childhood obesity treatment in rural settings, diabetes prevention for underserved and underrepresented populations, obesity prevention with indigenous communities, and reducing sedentary behaviors in workplaces. Ultimately our goal is to design and disseminate health promotion interventions with broad reach to effectively improve and maintain improvements in health and can be adopted, implemented, and sustained in communities.

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated vaccination requirements, or be approved for an exemption, prior to the first day of work. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

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The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.

Responsibilities

• Consents eligible participants for research studies
• Collects and compiles data from a variety of sources; may enter data into a PC or computer terminal
• Supports community partners with implementation of research protocols
• Analyzes data using qualitative methods or descriptive statistics
• May create charts, tables, or other visual representations appropriate to the dataset
• May edit research papers, project reports, proposals and curriculum materials prior to publication or presentation
• Prepares format for final disposition of data; maintains an internal library on project information resources and final data collected
• May work with research personnel in the design and preparation of research projects and in recording data
• May prepare IRB materials, amendments, or continuing reviews

Ongoing projects and initiatives that this position will contribute to:

Mountain West Prevention Research Center (25%)

• Send and monitor opt out responses to eligible families
• Direct observations of Building Healthy Families sessions
• Support the CITs with recruitment protocol and active outreach
• Support project activities as needed

Driving Out Diabetes Initiative (45%)

• Food pharmacy

o Make phone calls to participants who have finished the program to collect post-intervention data

o Maintain accurate documentation of calls and summaries of call outcomes

• EIM on the Wellness bus

o Coordinate between the KINES 2500 course, wellness bus, and program sites to ensure the program runs smoothly

o Train incoming KINES 2500 students to facilitate the program

o Consent participants

o Manage participant communication

o Perform direct observations of physical activity sessions

o Collect program data as needed

• Contribute to the creation of resources for the Wellness Bus and other community facing programs
• Perform quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis for ongoing and future projects

College of Health Community Engagement (35%)

• Support annual survey data collection and analysis

o Monitor partner survey submissions throughout the year

• Support quarterly meeting planning and preparation
• Support seed grant coordination; submission process, fielding questions, managing reviews, communicating with grantees, gathering reports, etc.
• Coordinate college of health workshops for campus visits
• Support the activities of the RE-AIM workgroup including logistic and support of group events

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:

Research Assistant, I: Requires little to no related experience.

Research Assistant, II: Requires at least 1 year of related experience.

Preferences

Spanish speaking preferred

Additional Information

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action:

Director/ Title IX Coordinator

Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA)

383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite

Salt Lake City, UT 84112

801-581-8365

oeo@utah.edu

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