Job Description

Position Summary

The Older Adult Recruitment Specialist with the Department of Occupational Therapy will serve a primary role in recruitment and screening of older adults at risk to fall for an NIH-funded study. Responsibilities will include training on regulatory procedures, cognitive screening, research screening procedures, and other research procedures. Community outreach will be required such as attending events in the community and communicating with older adults about the research study, and reporting back to the research team.

Work Unit Description

To learn more about Occupational Therapy, please visit https://www.chhs.colostate.edu/ot/.

Application Deadline

November 8, 2026, 11:59 pm MT

Essential Job Duties

• Build rapport and promote trust in the research process among older adults at risk to fall through community outreach, engagement approaches, and responsive communication
• Complete screening procedures including a cognitive screening assessment to determine participant eligibility
• Enter and manage research information in a secure online database.
• Facilitate discussions that help older adults discern whether participating in a clinical trial is right for them (as part of the recruitment and screening process), and
• Periodically attend community events to provide education to older adults and community-at-large about the study.
  

Conditions of Employment

Pre-employment criminal background check required for new hires.

Minimum Qualifications

• U.S. work authorization required
• Bachelor’s degree in science or health related field
• One (1) year of professional level experience focused on client experience, quality and process improvement, or related experience
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to interpret and understand complex research protocols with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to build rapport, establish and maintain trust, and foster collaborative working relationships.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and details.
• Proficiency in navigating and learning a variety of software applications and technology systems.
  

Additional Information

• Search Contact: CHHS Human Resources, chhs_hr_managers@colostate.edu

Salary Range

Required Application Documents

To apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

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Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

EEO

Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.