Program Director of Strategy and Project Management

Job Summary:

This is an upper level, independent, multifaceted Program Director position, reporting to the Business Services Director of Finance and Administration in the Department of Psychiatry and partnering with Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs and Strategy to provide administrative and operational direction for the department to include clinical affairs and strategy as well as oversight and direction of the Project Management Office, Quality Assurance team, and the Business Intelligence team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Department strategic plan management.
• Oversight of metrics and data governance for strategic purposes.
• Management of departmental project management team.
• Responsible for continued strategic planning, creation, and implementation of a large and complex system.
• Engagement in urgent requests for government affairs, advancement, and other key collaborator needs.

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.

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of transformative science, medicine, education, and patient care. The campus encompasses the University of Colorado health professional schools, more than 60 centers and institutes, and two nationally ranked independent hospitals - UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital and Children's Hospital Colorado - that treat more than two million adult and pediatric patients each year. Innovative, interconnected and highly collaborative, the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus delivers life-changing treatments, patient care and professional training and conducts world-renowned research fueled by over $650 million in research grants. For more information, visit www.cuanschutz.edu.

The Department of Psychiatry is one of the largest units in the UCD-SOM and is comprised of 5 Divisions. The CU Department of Psychiatry sets the standard for Education and Training of leaders in psychiatry and mental health care, conducts ground-breaking Research that aims to eradicate suffering due to psychiatric and substance use disorders, provides ready access to state of-the-art mental health preventions and interventions across the continuum of care, and collaborates with the community and other key stakeholders to promote well-being among all Coloradans. We accomplish this vision in a manner that respects, values and advocates for the dignity and worth of each individual and family.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation, and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

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, ethnically minoritized individuals, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community and all veterans. In addition, the Anschutz Campus has also been recognized as an Age-Friendly University. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare, business administration, or another relevant field from an accredited institution.
• Six (6) years of experience in a strategic planning position within healthcare focused on psychiatry or behavioral sciences.
• Five (5) or more years of leadership experience.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in healthcare, business administration, or another relevant field from an accredited institution.
• Five (5) to ten (10) years in an academic healthcare leadership position.
• Experience partnering with executive leaders.
• Experience analyzing and operationalizing business intelligence information into actionable plans.
• Demonstrated experience with grant writing and attainment.
• Demonstrated experience in promoting and managing growth within a hospital or clinical academic institution, including programmatic development.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning and execution of strategic initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience in collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
• Experience with healthcare advocacy and policy reform.
• Experience with human needs analysis.
• Health economy experience.
• Experience with project management experience.
• Experience with the research and design of quality improvement processes.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Mental Health Parity laws with proven history of advocating for enforcement.
• Knowledge of healthcare billing and coding rules and regulations.
• Contract negotiation skills.
• 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.
• Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion.
• Ability to juggle and prioritize multiple requests.
• Demonstrated knowledge of business intelligence systems.

How to Apply:

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

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position.

2. Curriculum vitae / Resume

3. Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address.

Questions should be directed to: Quinton Powell, quinton.washingtonpowell@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until January 22^nd, 2024.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $85,000 - $105,000.

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 may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.

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@cuanschutz.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 the occupational health medical surveillance program.