Details **Open Date** 01/28/2025 **Requisition Number** PRN15597N **Job Title** Academic/Research Staff **Working Title** Academic/Research Staff **Job Grade** A00 **FLSA Code** Administrative **Patient Sensitive Job Code?** No **Type** Non Benefited Staff / Student **Temporary?** No **Standard Hours per Week** 5 **Full Time or Part Time?** Part Time **Shift** Day **Work Schedule Summary** **Is this a work study job?** No **VP Area** U of U Health - Academics **Department** 00235 - Infectious Disease **Location** Campus **City** Salt Lake City, UT **Type of Recruitment** External Posting **Pay Rate Range** $49.59 / hr **Close Date** 04/01/2025 **Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)** **Job Summary** Coordinates the implementation, quality control, and completion of research studies while assisting the Principal Investigator in determining and accomplishing study objectives. Oversees research studies in an administrative and operational capacity while maintaining compliance with guidelines set by governing agencies. This position will support the Utah AIDS Education and Training Center ( UAETC ) in implementing needs-based HIV training and capacity-building programs throughout Utah. The role involves recruiting and consulting with clinical providers to optimize integrating public health prevention practices and methods into healthcare settings. Responsibilities include outreach and training primary care providers to incorporate public health principles and prevention initiatives into their clinical practice. The overarching goal is to enhance providers’ prevention services, guide decision-making around appropriate biomedical interventions, and improve the quality of care for individuals at increased risk. **Responsibilities** ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : * Develop Short, Targeted Educational Modules: o Scope: Create concise educational modules on specific STI -related topics, such as PrEP, PEP , or Syphilis. These modules should be tailored to audiences. * Assisting with the Preparation of Training Presentations: o Scope: Collaborate with other subject matter experts to prepare presentations for upcoming training sessions. * Conducting Literature Reviews and Summarizing Key Findings: o Scope: Conduct brief literature reviews on specific topics related to STI prevention and treatment, such as emerging trends, new treatment guidelines, or innovative interventions. Summarize key findings in a concise and accessible format for dissemination to healthcare providers. * Developing and Maintaining Educational Resources o Scope: Create and maintain a repository of educational resources, such as brochures, fact sheets, and patient handouts, on various STI -related topics. * Supporting the Implementation of New Initiatives: o Scope: Assist with implementing new STI prevention and treatment initiatives, such as pilot programs or outreach campaigns. **Minimum Qualifications** **Preferences** DESIRED EXPERIENCE * Experience working in HIV / AIDS prevention, treatment, and care. * Experience implementing training programs for health care professionals. * Experience working in a primary care/community health care setting. * Knowledgeable about HIV and trending issues in HIV care and prevention. * Experience addressing health disparities or social determinants of health. * Experience using various social media platforms for marketing and audience engagement. * Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and cloud-based collaborating software. * Previous remote work. This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job. This position is not responsible for providing patient care. PROBLEM - SOLVING The incumbent decides how to best accomplish the daily requirements of various study objectives, prioritizes and delegates workload, and establishes systems needed to achieve specific study goals. Efforts of multiple departments or disciplines must be coordinated to ensure effective follow through and compliance of all involved. The incumbent functions independently under minimal supervision, following FDA , Good Clinical Practice, IRB , NIH , NCI , NSF , and/or other regulatory agency guidelines and seeking council from the Principal Investigator as necessary. The incumbent is expected to closely monitor the use of experimental equipment and drugs. Because some subjects referred to participate in a research study have no other option for recovery, the incumbent must be aware of the subjects’ condition, well informed about the use of study material (devices, equipment, etc.), and conscientious about analyzing appropriate actions. The incumbent is responsible for organizing coverage when not present to ensure protocol requirements are followed. **Special Instructions Summary** This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job. This position is not responsible for providing patient care. This position is considered Category IIA : Not required on campus and has the ability to telework remotely for the duration of the University of Utah’s response to COVID -19. An employee hired into this role will be responsible for providing space, telephone, printing, networking, or internet capabilities at the telecommute location. And agree to the terms of the University of Utah campus and Health Academics COVID -19 Telecommuting Agreement. **Additional Information** The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients. All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. 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