Clinical Community Liaison

Duties

• Guide outreach initiatives to connect families to clinical studies and trials.
• Aid with enrollment of research participants with Down syndrome in research studies.
• Work with the Clinical and Translational Science Program Director to develop and implement outreach and recruitment goals for clinical trials, and communicate with a variety of project stakeholders.
• Provide advice in the design, writing, review, and amending of participant-facing study-related essential documents, including informed consent forms, assent forms, standard operating procedures, recruitment materials, etc.
• Manage day-to-day communications between research coordinators, clinical staff, and participant families.
• Partner closely with foundational networks and advocacy groups to connect families to services in their home community or nationally.
• Present at workshops and conferences to educate audiences about the work and initiatives of the Crnic Institute.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• One year of professional experience working in outreach and recruitment within the Down syndrome community.
• Experience working with individuals with Down syndrome or other intellectual disability.
• Five years previous direct experience working with or caring for individuals with a developmental disability, and specifically with Down syndrome.
• Demonstrated public-speaking experience to both a professional and lay audience.

Conditions of Employment

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.
• The position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Colorado 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.