Serves as a senior project and program management leader,
directing complex, cross-functional initiatives across the
Division's clinical, research, educational, and administrative
missions from planning through successful implementation.
Leads organizational effectiveness and continuous improvement,
evaluating divisional processes, systems, workflows, and
performance measures and implementing solutions that improve
efficiency, accountability, service, and scalability.
Provides leadership and oversight for key divisional operations
and infrastructure, including education and research support,
communications and engagement, space and facilities, technology and
systems, procurement coordination, and divisional governance.
Serves as a strategic operational partner and advisor to the
Senior Division Administrator and Division leadership, representing
Hospital Medicine with Department, University, and other
institutional partners and advancing divisional priorities across a
complex academic medical environment.
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:
Our Division has over 200 faculty and staff and is actively
growing. Our team takes care of medically complex patients that
typically need hospital level of care, offers cutting edge
research, and educates the next generation of clinicians,
researchers, and leaders.
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: 15/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 .
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, business
administration, public administration, organizational leadership,
communications, education, or a directly related field from an
accredited institution.
- A combination of education and related
technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the
bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.
- Six (6) years of professional experience in healthcare, higher
education, academic medicine, business operations, program
administration, project management, or a closely related
environment.
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of
hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree in healthcare administration, business
administration, public administration, organizational leadership,
project management, or a related field.
- Experience in an academic medical center, healthcare
organization, or similarly complex matrixed environment.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary administrative
teams.
- Demonstrated experience managing multiple complex projects
simultaneously from planning through implementation.
- Experience supporting clinical, research, and/or educational
programs.
- Experience working collaboratively with physicians, faculty,
senior administrators, and institutional partners.
Conditions of Employment:
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United
States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide work
visa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position now
or in the future.
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.
- Outstanding customer service skills.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, motivate, and organize a
high-performing administrative team.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a large,
complex, and rapidly changing environment.
How to Apply:
For full consideration, please submit the following
document(s):
- A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as
they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the
position.
- Curriculum vitae / Resume
- Three to five professional references, including name, address,
phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email
address.
Questions should be directed to: Fred Meisterplass,
FRED.MEISTERPLASS@CUANSCHUTZ.EDU
Screening of Applications Begins:
Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but
preference will be given to complete applications received by
September 25th, 2026 . 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
$89,208 – $113,473 .
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.
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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all
applicable federal, state, and local laws governing
nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a
workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and
dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to
apply, including protected veterans and individuals with
disabilities.
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 .