Clinical Community Liaison

Job Summary:

The Clinic Community Liaison will be responsible for coordinating multiple research and family-support initiatives within a 20-hour work week, including overseeing the DSResearch inbox, responding to inquiries, and facilitating communication between families, clinicians, and research professionals. Duties include conducting prescreens and associated planning and follow-up activities, supporting related projects through outreach and relationship management, and providing guidance to families regarding medical, educational, and professional resources while documenting findings and outcomes. Additional responsibilities include introducing families to the physicians throughout the U.S. and globally, participating in meetings, and preparing or reviewing written documents related to clinical trial activities and family engagement efforts.  Being an advocate of the ‘family voice’ is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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

Work Location:

Remote – this role is eligible to work remotely, but the employee must be in the United States.

Why Join Us:

The Linda Crnic Institute for Down Syndrome is the largest academic home for Down syndrome research. The Crnic Institute collaborates with prominent scientists and leaders around the globe to enable precision medicine approaches to improve health outcomes in Down syndrome. Learn more at: https://medschool.cuanschutz.edu/linda-crnic-institute.

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%25 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: 15/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 Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

• 1 year of professional experience working in outreach and recruitment within the Down syndrome community.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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. We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position now or in the future.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Comfortable working with individuals with disabilities and their families

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Motivated and able to independently recognize challenges and opportunities for improvement

• Able to visualize a plan to complete a complex project and work with a team to implement the solution

• Strong project management skills and experience within a complex and diverse environment

• Demonstration of strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• 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.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. Curriculum vitae / Resume

2. Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Questions should be directed to: Sydney Ashton, sydney.ashton@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by 8/1/26. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $27.40/hour to $34.85/hour.

The above salary range (or hiring range) 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.

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Equal Employment 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.

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:

The University of Colorado Anschutz is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

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.