The University of Rochester Clinical & Translational Science Institute (CTSI) supports researchers to help them produce results better and faster, to ultimately improve the health of communities and populations. CTSI develops and disseminates approaches to advance translational research, through workforce education and training, fostering multidisciplinary teams, improving quality and efficiency, and engaging community and national stakeholders in research.

Here is an opportunity to join the growing CTSI Quality team to support initiatives to transform and accelerate clinical research.

The Quality Improvement Specialist is responsible for facilitating Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) initiatives and managing program utilization data across CTSI. The Quality Improvement Specialist will manage quality data collection and analysis, reporting to CTSI leadership to support decisions on day-to-day operations, strategic planning and specific business performance issues and improvements related to CQI.

The Quality Improvement Specialist functions as the CQI expert for the CTSI including training staff and developing and refining quality methods. They act as a resource for colleagues and leadership within the CTSI and across the institutional portfolio, specifically related to CQI training and expertise.

Job ID: 255840

This position requires:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2 years of data analysis
• Experience with implementation of Continuous Quality Improvement initiatives
• The ability to translate complex data into actionable insights, and to effectively present complex information to a variety of audiences
• Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research techniques, data analysis and management
• Strong understanding of statistical analysis and predictive modeling, using visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar

The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion to advance the University’s mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. 

In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. This commitment extends to the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates from underrepresented populations, veterans, and persons with disabilities consistent with these values and government contractor Affirmative Action obligations.

About University of Rochester - Clinical & Translational Science Institute

Founded in 1850, the University of Rochester is one of the nation’s leading research universities and is the cultural, artistic, healthcare, and educational leader for the region. The University is home to nearly 12,000 students and 3,900 full- and part-time faculty, who serve the university’s teaching, research, and clinical missions in eight schools and colleges and its renowned medical center. The University of Rochester has a long tradition of breaking boundaries—always pushing and questioning, learning and unlearning. We transform ideas into enterprises that create value and make the world ever better. The University’s academic programs are delivered through seven units: •Arts, Sciences & Engineering •The Eastman School of Music •The School of Medicine and Dentistry •The School of Nursing •The Eastman Institute for Oral Health •The Simon Business School •The Warner School of Education

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