[Hiring] Professional Research Assistant Level 2 @University of Colorado

Role Description

The Center for Health, Work, and Environment (CHWE) is seeking a part-time (50% FTE) Professional Research Assistant (PRA) – Level 2 position. This position will serve as an essential liaison and trusted bridge between the Mountain West Hub research team and local residents in Alamosa, CO. As part of a landmark clean air and health resilience study, the PRA is responsible for:

• Conducting community-based recruitment.
• Securing informed consent.
• Conducting structured home visits.
• Placing indoor air filtration units.
• Collecting longitudinal health and environmental metrics across participating households.

Qualifications

• Must have Bachelor’s degree and 1+ year experience in community health, research coordination, or public service outreach, preferably in rural health initiatives.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Basic computer and mobile technology literacy (e.g., using smartphones, tablets, Zoom, Google Sheets, and web-based survey software like REDCap).
• Interpersonal and Communication Skills.

Requirements

• Must be available to work year-round in Alamosa, CO, and have the ability to travel for local home visits across Alamosa County.
• Flexible work schedule requiring some evening and weekend hours to accommodate participant home visit availability.

Benefits

• 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 (based on percentage of time).
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours).
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual).
• Holiday Days: 11/year.
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses.
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service.