Summary
Description
This 1.0 FTE Program Director of Strategic Partnerships reports directly to the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Research Development and Strategy and is critical in advancing research partnerships and collaborations. This role identifies and cultivates strategic partnerships with external organizations (e.g. federal agencies, industry partners, other academic institutions) and internal stakeholders (e.g. Research investigators/teams, department chairs, innovation and philanthropy offices) to enhance the university's research and scientific impact. This role oversees the planning and execution of high-impact events to promote research initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Partnership and Relationship Management
- Collaborate with faculty and researchers to assess partnership opportunities aligned with the university's research priorities.
- Build internal relationships and collaborate closely with schools/college, institutes and centers across the university to leverage resources and maximize research impact.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for external partners, fostering strong relationships and facilitating research collaboration opportunities.
- Represent the university at conferences, meetings and networking events to promote research capabilities and explore potential partnerships.
Engagement Planning and Execution
- Develop and oversee a comprehensive events strategy to highlight research achievements, facilitate knowledge exchange and engage stakeholders.
- Lead the planning and execution of major research-related events, such as symposiums, conferences, workshops and seminars.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless event logistics, including venue selection, agenda development, speaker coordination and marketing efforts.
- Collaboration with communication teams across campus and ensure a comprehensive and coordinated communication plan that highlights research partnerships and engagement activities.
Key Performance Metrics and Data Monitoring
- Monitor CU Anschutz funding portfolio and identify areas for strategic research growth through collaborations and partnerships.
- Stay abreast of industry trends, funding opportunities and regulatory developments relevant to strategic partnerships.
- Designs cascading goal setting and strategic plans that ensure alignment with the federal funding landscape.
- Develops effective approaches to identify, track, and report metrics that illuminate progress toward goals and build organizational synergy.
This description is a summary only and describes the general level of work being performed, it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on business need. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.
Work Location:
Hybrid – this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 1 day per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.
Why Join Us:
The Office of Research Development and Strategy (ORD&S) housed within the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research (OVCR) promotes excellence in research, fosters relationships with key regional, national and internal research partners to advance strategic interdisciplinary projects that align with the University's strategic research priorities.
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:
- A bachelor’s degree in public health, public administration, social/behavioral sciences, physical sciences, nursing, healthcare, finance, accounting, business administration, business, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.
- The position requires at least four years of extensive, diverse and progressively responsible experience, including direct responsibility for and proven track record of successfully planning, establishing and managing strategic partnership portfolio, with experience in relationship management and stakeholder engagement.
- Experience with project management of multiple initiatives simultaneously
A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
- A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in science, public administration, business administration, public health, or related field.
- Experience with CU Anschutz Medical Campus research initiatives.
- Experience with extramural federal, foundation, and industry research landscape.
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 commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion.
- Effective at driving collaboration, achieving results, influencing, and resolving conflicts across internal and external project teams.
- Demonstrated strategic thinking and ability to integrate strategies into actionable plans.
- Ability to optimize clinical research operational results by promoting and supporting a positive internal and external customer service focus.
- Ability to analyze complex problems and recommend or implement an effective course of action.
- Advanced knowledge of medical and scientific research and federal funding mechanisms
- Excellent interpersonal communication, organization skills, and ability to problem solve and manage a fast-paced highly diverse workload.
- Knowledge of academic center research processes.
- Ability to remain flexible as solutions, structures, and the organization adapts and changes to meet emerging needs.
- Ability to establish work priorities and handle multiple deadlines.
- Ability to plan, implement, and coordinate financial and administrative activities.
- Ability to use various computer systems and software applications.
- Ability to initiate and maintain effective lines of communication with other areas/departments/sponsors.
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to oversee multiple initiatives simultaneously and deliver high-quality results.
- Excellent communication and people skills, with the ability to interact effectively with diverse stakeholders, including faculty, administrators and industry leaders.
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: Jamie Kutner, Jamie.Kutner@cuanschutz.edu
Screening of Applications Begins:
Immediately and continues until September 21, 2024.
Anticipated Pay Range:
The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $78,831 – $100,273
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.
