University of Minnesota
Senior Participant Engagement and Recruitment Specialist
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400
All required qualifications must be documented on application materials.
Required Qualifications
BA/BS with at least 5 years of experience or advanced degree and 3 years of experience, or a combination of related education and work experience to equal nine years, including health-related work.
Skilled in use of cloud-based productivity suites such as: Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 applications.
Experience engaging community members or community groups.
Strong communication and organization skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with a variety of health-related community organizations and/or healthcare provider organizations.
Experience working with diverse populations.
Experience conducting training or educational workshops.
Strong understanding of cultural dynamics and community engagement.
Experience creating resources, tools, and guidance documents for audiences with a diverse knowledge of research.
Skilled in graphic design, web design, and use of marketing and editing tools (e.g., Canva, InDesign, Photoshop, Drupal).
Experience in social media management, preferably within a community-focused or research environment.
Fluent in Spanish, Somali, Hmong, or another language prevalent among community members in the Twin Cities.
Title:
Senior Participant Engagement and Recruitment SpecialistDepartment:
Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI)Position Type:
Full-TimeLocation:
Minneapolis, MN
Position OverviewThe Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) seeks a dynamic Senior Participant Engagement and Recruitment Specialist to contribute to the development and implementation of strategies, training, and processes aimed at enhancing participant engagement and reducing barriers to participation, particularly among populations underrepresented in research.The Senior Participant Engagement and Recruitment Specialist is an integral member of a cross-functional recruitment team within the Clinical Translational Research Services (CTRS) core of the CTSI. This role will provide mentorship to other participant engagement and recruitment specialists and liaison with key collaborators to help ensure alignment within CTSI. They will lead key initiatives and contribute in meaningful ways to create and implement sustainable initiatives with a focus on impact and measurability.
Key Responsibilities
Study Team Support:
Recruitment planning, consultations, feasibility assessment for University of Minnesota researchers, and Community Health Authentic Talks (CHAT) Sessions (25%)
Collaborate with study teams through consultations to create customized participant recruitment and engagement strategies aimed to enhance visibility among a broader audience.
Provide objective, critical review of recruitment plans with feedback, recommendations, and suggested language.
Perform study feasibility reviews from a participant-centered approach and actively participate in the Clinical Research Support Center’s (CRSC) Feasibility Review process.
Collaborate with CEARCH on consultations and CHAT sessions.
Conduct parallel reviews in partnership with the CRSC Research Prep Group.
Communication:
(20%)
Create recruitment, retention, and dissemination templates and materials.
Develop content for StudyFinder kiosks and promotional materials.
Enhance and maintain key Recruitment Center resources and web content.
Regularly check the CTSI Recruitment email and respond to inquiries in a timely manner.
Manage social media platforms to promote research studies while highlighting opportunities through a cultural lens.
Stay informed about social media trends and best practices.
Research Awareness and Community Engagement:
(15%)
Serve as Liaison to CEARCH.
Develop novel approaches to solicit and infuse community voice into the work of the Recruitment Center.
Establish and build strong relationships with community partners.
Help plan and attend community events.
Help measure and assess research participant experience and opinions.
Training and Education:
(15%)
Develop seminars and workshops for study teams on best practices for engaging diverse populations.
Develop content and teach the Participant Engagement segment of the Foundations for Research Professionals training program.
Educate researchers on participant recruitment best practices.
Tools:
(10%)
Understand StudyFinder and ResearchMatch and work with study teams and the community on how to best engage with and utilize the tools.
Contribute to StudyFinder enhancements.
Analytics and tracking:
(10%)
Utilize programs such as Tableau and Matamo to track and report on tools and initiatives.
Enter study support, event, training, and tool metrics.
Track social media performance using analytics tools.
Support the preparation of reports summarizing key metrics and insights.
Contribute to the broader CTSI and the national Clinical and Translational Science Award network:
(5%)
Engage in opportunities to get involved across CTSI.
Assist investigators who are interested in using the CTSA Network’s Recruitment Innovation Center (RIC).
Active participation in special interest groups and community of practice forums at the CTSA level.
The University of Minnesota Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) mission is to accelerate and improve clinical and translational science research, education, and health. CTSI provides consultation, training, support, and services to researchers and research teams across the translational continuum.
Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions.
To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.
The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees.
The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
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Required Qualifications
BA/BS with at least 5 years of experience or advanced degree and 3 years of experience, or a combination of related education and work experience to equal nine years, including health-related work.
Skilled in use of cloud-based productivity suites such as: Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 applications.
Experience engaging community members or community groups.
Strong communication and organization skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with a variety of health-related community organizations and/or healthcare provider organizations.
Experience working with diverse populations.
Experience conducting training or educational workshops.
Strong understanding of cultural dynamics and community engagement.
Experience creating resources, tools, and guidance documents for audiences with a diverse knowledge of research.
Skilled in graphic design, web design, and use of marketing and editing tools (e.g., Canva, InDesign, Photoshop, Drupal).
Experience in social media management, preferably within a community-focused or research environment.
Fluent in Spanish, Somali, Hmong, or another language prevalent among community members in the Twin Cities.
Title:
Senior Participant Engagement and Recruitment SpecialistDepartment:
Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI)Position Type:
Full-TimeLocation:
Minneapolis, MN
Position OverviewThe Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) seeks a dynamic Senior Participant Engagement and Recruitment Specialist to contribute to the development and implementation of strategies, training, and processes aimed at enhancing participant engagement and reducing barriers to participation, particularly among populations underrepresented in research.The Senior Participant Engagement and Recruitment Specialist is an integral member of a cross-functional recruitment team within the Clinical Translational Research Services (CTRS) core of the CTSI. This role will provide mentorship to other participant engagement and recruitment specialists and liaison with key collaborators to help ensure alignment within CTSI. They will lead key initiatives and contribute in meaningful ways to create and implement sustainable initiatives with a focus on impact and measurability.
Key Responsibilities
Study Team Support:
Recruitment planning, consultations, feasibility assessment for University of Minnesota researchers, and Community Health Authentic Talks (CHAT) Sessions (25%)
Collaborate with study teams through consultations to create customized participant recruitment and engagement strategies aimed to enhance visibility among a broader audience.
Provide objective, critical review of recruitment plans with feedback, recommendations, and suggested language.
Perform study feasibility reviews from a participant-centered approach and actively participate in the Clinical Research Support Center’s (CRSC) Feasibility Review process.
Collaborate with CEARCH on consultations and CHAT sessions.
Conduct parallel reviews in partnership with the CRSC Research Prep Group.
Communication:
(20%)
Create recruitment, retention, and dissemination templates and materials.
Develop content for StudyFinder kiosks and promotional materials.
Enhance and maintain key Recruitment Center resources and web content.
Regularly check the CTSI Recruitment email and respond to inquiries in a timely manner.
Manage social media platforms to promote research studies while highlighting opportunities through a cultural lens.
Stay informed about social media trends and best practices.
Research Awareness and Community Engagement:
(15%)
Serve as Liaison to CEARCH.
Develop novel approaches to solicit and infuse community voice into the work of the Recruitment Center.
Establish and build strong relationships with community partners.
Help plan and attend community events.
Help measure and assess research participant experience and opinions.
Training and Education:
(15%)
Develop seminars and workshops for study teams on best practices for engaging diverse populations.
Develop content and teach the Participant Engagement segment of the Foundations for Research Professionals training program.
Educate researchers on participant recruitment best practices.
Tools:
(10%)
Understand StudyFinder and ResearchMatch and work with study teams and the community on how to best engage with and utilize the tools.
Contribute to StudyFinder enhancements.
Analytics and tracking:
(10%)
Utilize programs such as Tableau and Matamo to track and report on tools and initiatives.
Enter study support, event, training, and tool metrics.
Track social media performance using analytics tools.
Support the preparation of reports summarizing key metrics and insights.
Contribute to the broader CTSI and the national Clinical and Translational Science Award network:
(5%)
Engage in opportunities to get involved across CTSI.
Assist investigators who are interested in using the CTSA Network’s Recruitment Innovation Center (RIC).
Active participation in special interest groups and community of practice forums at the CTSA level.
The University of Minnesota Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) mission is to accelerate and improve clinical and translational science research, education, and health. CTSI provides consultation, training, support, and services to researchers and research teams across the translational continuum.
Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions.
To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.
The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees.
The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
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