University of Colorado Anschutz Campus

Colorado School of Public Health | Lifecourse Epidemiology of Adiposity & Diabetes (LEAD) Center

Site Coordinator – Phoenix  
Position #: 00844788 – Requisition #: 38824

*Please note that this position is located in Phoenix, Arizona.

Job Summary:

Join the Colorado School of Public Health as a Site Coordinator (Open Rank Research Services Intermediate – Senior Professional). This position is a key member of the school’s Lifecourse Epidemiology of Adiposity & Diabetes (LEAD) Center that will work within a small team of study collaborators at the Diabetes Prevention Program Outcomes Study (DPPOS) clinic located in Phoenix, AZ.

The DPPOS is the long-term, follow-up study to the landmark clinical trial, Diabetes Prevention Program, a multi-site, NIH-sponsored study which established the means of preventing type 2 diabetes in high-risk adults. In addition to studying the long-term effects of diabetes prevention, DPPOS has turned its attention to the study of Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias in this 30-year study cohort.

The Site Coordinator will help implement the study protocol, manage the daily tasks of visit scheduling, and conduct in-person and phone visits. This position will also conduct data and blood collections, process biospecimen, and assist with survey administration and quality assurance activities with minimal supervisory oversight. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Review eligibility reports and schedule study participants for phone, in-person, and imaging visits.

• Collect physical measurements, blood, and urine samples; process samples and ship to the central lab.

• Administer cognitive testing and health-related questionnaires.

• Act as primary contact for study participants, and conduct and oversee retention efforts.

• Perform data entry of visit forms and resolve data edits in a timely manner.

• Carry out study activities in compliance with the NIH IRB policies and the DPPOS protocol.

• Manage gift card program including program approval, purchasing of cards, and tracking and reconciling disbursements in accordance with university and department guidelines.

• Complete purchasing and travel expense reports with university administrative oversight.

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• This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) position that reports to the Associate Director of Research.   

Work Location:

Why Join Us:

Onsite – This position is based in Phoenix, AZ with periodic day travel for recruitment and visits, and occasional out of state travel for trainings and national meetings. 

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 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 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.

The Lifecourse Epidemiology of Adiposity and Diabetes (LEAD) Center represents a collaboration at University of Colorado Anschutz between the Colorado School of Public Health and the Department of Pediatrics in the School of Medicine. The LEAD Center is a multidisciplinary research center that investigates and seeks to understand the developmental origins of health and disease, particularly obesity, type 1 and type 2 diabetes and the complex interplay of environmental exposures, genetic and epigenetic processes in critical developmental periods across the lifecourse.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• 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

• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)

• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)

• Holiday Days: 10/year

• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses

• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

• There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements

Intermediate level

• A bachelor’s degree in public health, public administration, social/behavioral sciences, physical sciences, nursing, healthcare, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.

• 1 year of experience in a research or clinical setting working with human subjects/patients.

• Willingness to be trained to draw blood and process blood and urine samples.

Senior level

• A bachelor’s degree in public health, public administration, social/behavioral sciences, physical sciences, nursing, healthcare, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.

• 2 years of experience in a research or clinical setting working with human subjects/patients.

• Willingness to be trained to draw blood and process blood and urine samples.

Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.

Substitution: An advanced degree (Masters or Doctorate) may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis if the degree is in a field of study directly related to the work assignment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience following a research or clinical protocol.

• Experience drawing and processing blood.

• Experience working with Native American populations

• Experience interacting with the NIH IRB

• Experience working with an elderly population

• Experience administering oral glucose tolerance tests

• Knowledge of chronic diseases such as diabetes and obesity

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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

• Outstanding customer service skills

• Demonstrated experience in fostering a community that values a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives

• Ability to organize study activities and to develop and utilize tracking systems to maintain oversight of progress

Conditions of Employment

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• Please be advised that this position is not eligible now or in the future for visa sponsorship.

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to allow occasional home visits.

• Ability for occasional overnight travel with advanced notice to attend national study meetings and trainings.

• Ability to flex work schedule to accommodate study participant clinic visits scheduled for early mornings and weekends.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following documents:

1. Curriculum Vitae / Resume

2. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

3. Three to five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address should be available upon request.

Questions should be directed to: Megan Freije, Megan.Freije@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Screening begins immediately and continues until March 13th, 2026.

Anticipated Salary Range:

The starting target salary for this position has been established as:

• Intermediate Professional: $51,000 - $64,000

• Senior Professional: $58,000 - $70,000

The above salary represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation depending on the level.

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.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

Equal Opportunity Statement:

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

As the School of Public Health located within the University of Colorado on the CU Anschutz Campus, we are committed to developing and sustaining a faculty, staff, and student body that reflects a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. We advocate for and actively lead efforts and activities to build a community that treats people with dignity, respect, and compassion among the school’s students, staff, faculty, and external community partners.

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu

Background Check Statement:

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Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.