Job

The Associate Director is a .30-.40 FTE position that reports to the Executive Director of the Center for Health Equity and will serve as a member of the Center's Leadership Team and Executive Committee, working collaboratively with leaders, faculty, and staff. They will represent the Center's research program to internal and external parties, building partnerships and promoting the Center's initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with administrators, faculty, and community partners to promote the Center's vision, mission, values, and strategic goals aligned with the focus areas of Learning, Service, Research, and Advocacy.
• Provide strategic leadership to develop a community-engaged research agenda leveraging faculty/affiliate expertise and community perspectives.
• Identify new partnerships with government, industry, healthcare organizations, nonprofit organizations, philanthropy, and other communities to provide new resources for research and to establish new collaborations.
• Through collaborations mentorship, oversight of research administration, expand the CHE's impact and influence on scientific health research, locally, nationally and internationally
• Monitor grant proposal activity, understand the pipeline, and advocate for strategic changes.
• Develop metrics to assess research outcomes, effectiveness, and community impact.
• Problem-solve efficiencies to grow the grant portfolio and sustain community-engaged research initiatives.

Work Location:

Hybrid - this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 3 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings. Office is located on the ground floor of the Fitzsimmons building on the Anschutz medical campus.

Why Join Us:

The Center for Health Equity is a vital and long-anticipated addition to the CU Anschutz Medical Campus, created to address inequities in health and access to care in Aurora and beyond. Initially founded in fall 2021, the center was established to advance community health and well-being by addressing structural sources of inequity and creating opportunities through learning, service, research and advocacy. The Center for Health Equity works in close collaboration with the Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Community Engagement and the Aurora Wellness Community, in partnership with local communities. Our mission is to advance community health, wealth and well-being by dismantling racism, oppression and other systemic drivers of inequity, to create equitable opportunities through learning, service, research and advocacy.

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

Diversity and Equity:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ community and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

• Must have a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or equivalent in Medicine or a health science discipline. Candidate must currently have a tenure-line appointment within a School or College on the CU Anschutz Medical Campus at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor.
• Possess extensive contemporary knowledge and research experience in health equity science, health disparities research, and health policy research
• Experience with sponsor proposal submission and award administration requirements and processes.
• Experience in the administration of sponsored programs at a variety of levels of the organization is strongly preferred.
• Advanced experience working with internal and external entities in the management and administration of sponsored projects.
• Demonstrated and sustained record of scholarship documented by high impact/highly cited peer-reviewed publications and invited presentations at national and international forums.
• Demonstrated record of securing external/extramural funding, ideally from federal agencies (e.g., National Institutes of Health, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Department of Defense) or national foundations (e.g., Robert Wood Johnson Foundation).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to build collaborations and coordinate initiatives among faculty, academic, administrative, community constituents, and diverse stakeholders.
• Management/administrative experience leading teams, managing a budget, and supervising professional staff; and demonstrated success leading research initiatives.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a track record of open, transparent communications.
• Expertise in one or more of the following areas: health equity, research, advocacy, program development, grant writing, and community engagement.
• Experience addressing rural health disparities and engaging with rural and frontier communities.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 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 as well as with external partners and community stakeholders.
• Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and authentic community partnership.
• Demonstrated experience collecting, analyzing, and utilizing data to inform decisions and measure community impact.
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and guidelines related to research. Knowledge of and experience with research compliance, indirect costs, effort reporting, responsible conduct of research, federal and state grant regulations, and human subjects research compliance.
• Ability to educate, mentor, and support faculty, staff, and students regarding research

How to Apply:

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

1. A letter of application which specifically address the job requirements and outlines qualifications in health equity research, policy, advocacy and education.
2. Curriculum vitae / Resume
3. Three to five professional references, including name, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address.

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

Questions should be directed to: Carissa Figal, carissa.figal@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by August 1, 2024. 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 HIRING RANGE:

$45,000 - $66,570 salary support annually based on 0.30 FTE (will be adjusted based on FTE up to the NIH salary cap of $221,900 (2024 NIH Salary cap))

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 is not eligible for overtime compensation unless it is non-exempt.

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.

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

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@ucdenver.edu.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus 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 theoccupational health medical surveillance program.