Operations Program Director

University of Colorado System; Aurora (CO); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

401(a) retirement plan

Paid time off

Vacation 22 days/year

Sick days 15/year

Holiday 15/year

Tuition benefit

ECO Pass

Job summary

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is seeking an Operations Program Director to translate divisional priorities into efficient administrative operations that support clinical, educational, research, and academic missions. The role collaborates with senior leaders to coordinate initiatives and lead a multidisciplinary administrative team.

The position is hybrid, with 3 days per week on campus and as needed for meetings, offering extensive benefits and the opportunity to influence

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, business administration, public administration, organizational leadership, communications, education, or a directly related field; combination of education and related experience may substitute.
• Six (6) years of professional experience in healthcare, higher education, academic medicine, business operations, program administration, project management, or closely related environment.

Responsibilities

• Provides operational and people leadership for the Division of Hospital Medicine, directing a multidisciplinary administrative team and translating divisional priorities into effective operations, programs, and measurable outcomes.
• Leads senior project and program management for complex cross-functional initiatives from planning through implementation.
• Directs organizational effectiveness and continuous improvement of processes, workflows, and performance measures to improve efficiency and accountability.
• Oversees divisional operations and infrastructure including education/research support, communications, space, facilities, and governance.
• Partners with Division leadership and institutional partners to advance divisional priorities in a complex academic medical environment.

Skills

Leadership

Healthcare operations

Project management

Effective communication

Strategic partnership

Education

Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration or related field

Job description

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Medicine – Division of Hospital Medicine

Job Title: Operations Program Director

Position #: 00853112 – Requisition #: 41064

Job Summary:

The Department of Medicine, Division of Hospital Medicine has an opening for a full-time Operations Program Director. This position serves as a senior operational leader for the Division and is responsible for translating divisional priorities into effective administrative operations, programs, and processes that support the Division's clinical, educational, research, and academic missions.

The Operations Program Director works closely with the Senior Division Administrator, Division Head, faculty leaders, Department of Medicine, and other institutional partners to coordinate initiatives, improve administrative systems, and provide day-to-day leadership for a multidisciplinary administrative team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides operational and people leadership for the Division of Hospital Medicine, directing a multidisciplinary administrative team and translating divisional priorities into effective operations, programs, and measurable outcomes.
• 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.

Questions should be directed to: Fred Meisterplass, [e-mail]

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 [e-mail].

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.