Senior Professional Research Assistant

Job Summary:

The University of Colorado Denver is looking for a part-time (0.6 FTE) Senior Professional Research Assistant (Senior PRA) practiced in Indigenous evaluation and cross-cultural leadership and communication to work with the Native Food, Energy, Water Systems (FEWS) Certificate, the Environmental Stewardship of Indigenous Lands (ESIL) Certificate, and the American Indian Student Services (AISS). Primary responsibilities will be to fulfill assessment, and evaluation needs of the three programs and to provide programmatic and administrative support to the Native FEWS Certificate and ESIL Certificates. The Native FEWS Certificate is an extended studies professional education opportunity for students to gain knowledge and skill sets relevant to careers as tribal liaisons. The ESIL Certificate is a for-credit educational opportunity for tribal liaison training and job qualification. The AISS is a student support office providing programming around culture and identity. This position will interact with students through advising, recruiting and retention efforts, and will work with program directors in building relationships with institutional, agency, and organizational partners. This position will operate in both in-person and remote formats. This is a limited-term appointment through July 31, 2026, with potential for extension dependent on funding.

Key Responsibilities:

* Conducting Indigenous evaluation, interpretation and multi-format presentation of data

* Responding to electronic communications

* Participating in in-person and online recruiting events

* Attending and participating in in-person and online meetings

* Engaging in discussions around programming, development, and assessment

* Developing materials around marketing, website content, educational pathways, and participation

* Lead evaluation research as it relates to programming and the student experience

Why Join Us:

The Native FEWS and ESIL Certificates are unique educational opportunities for individuals aiming to work with Native and Indigenous communities. The certificates provide advising, and place-based training and skill development, while the AISS provides culturally responsive educational support. This position is expected to be fast paced, will involve a variety of professional skills, and will build knowledge and relationships.

The University of Colorado Denver is the state's premier public urban research university and equity-serving institution. Globally connected and locally invested, CU Denver partners with future-focused learners and communities to design accessible, relevant, transformative educational experiences for every stage of life and career. Across seven schools and colleges in the heart of downtown Denver, our leading faculty inspires and works alongside students to solve complex challenges through break through innovations and impactful research, and creative work. As part of the state's largest university system, CU Denver is a major contributor to the Colorado economy, with 2,000 employees and an annual economic impact of $800 million. For more information, visit ucdenver.edu.

The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition benefits, ECO pass, paid time off and more. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

• Master's degree in any discipline. Work within the master's must have involved documentable engagement with diversity, equity, and inclusion. Documentation may be through coursework, project content, or in letters of support.
• One year of experience developing diversity, equity, and inclusion programming, and developing and implementing Indigenous evaluation methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Experience in evaluation report writing and presenting

* Experience working with students in higher education

* Experience working with Native and Indigenous communities

Conditions of Employment:

* This position follows a hybrid work structure where employees can work remotely or from the office, as needed, based on demands of specific tasks or personal work preferences. Working from the office is encouraged when working on tasks that require a high degree of collaboration.

* Must be willing and able to provide own transportation to on and off-campus meetings, conferences, and workshops as needed, which may occur after-hours on evenings and weekends.

How to Apply:

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

1. A cover letter which specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications and interest in the position.

2. A current CV / Resume

3. Documentation of involved engagement with diversity, equity, and inclusion as part of work within the Master's degree. (Documentation may be through coursework, project content, or in letters of support.)

4. List of three professional references (we will notify you prior to contacting both on and off-list references.)

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers.

Questions should be directed to: Timberley Roane at Timberley.Roane@ucdenver.edu.

Application Deadline:

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by 11/15/2024. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

Compensation and Benefits:

The starting salary for this position has been established at (put in range) $32,500 - $40,000 at .60FTE.

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

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 is eligible for overtime compensation.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado Denver provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits

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

Diversity and Equity:

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 workplaceengagement@ucdenver.edu.

The University of Colorado Denver is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting diverse faculty and staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from Black, Indigenous, and people of color, women, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community, and veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equity in education and employment.

Land Acknowledgement:

It is important to recognize and honor that we are on the traditional territories and ancestral homelands of the Cheyenne, Arapaho, and Ute nations in what is now called Denver, Colorado. The confluence of the Platte and Cherry Creek Rivers where the Auraria campus is now located, was the epicenter for numerous activities for over forty-five Indigenous Nations, including the Lakota, Kiowa, Comanche, Apache, Shoshone, Paiute, Zuni, and Hopi, among others. The painful history of genocide and forced removal of Indigenous peoples from this territory demands that we pay respect and give reparations. Indigenous peoples are the original stewards of this land, they still have ties here, and they should be able to thrive here. Wherever we are, however we gather, it is our responsibility to recognize and address our roles in ongoing forms of colonization.

It is also important to acknowledge that the Auraria campus' establishment - and its continued existence today - was only made possible through the forced removal of the Auraria neighborhood's predominately Latinx residents and the demolition of community that those residents created and fought to save. While the Displaced Aurarian Scholarship is one step toward reparations, this history demands that we pay respect and work toward recompense.

Background Check Policy:

The University of Colorado Denver strives to maintain a safe and productive educational, clinical, research and employment environment. All prospective employees and current employees must, therefore, consent to and pass background checks prior to any final appointment/employment..

Vaccination Statement:

As of 7/1/2023, The University of Colorado recommends employees be fully vaccinated from the COVID-19, but is not required. COVID recommendations and information can be found at: https://www.ucdenver.edu/coronavirus