Faculty Affairs Lead (Open Rank Senior - Principal Professional)

Job Summary:

The Department of Psychiatry is looking for a Faculty Affairs lead (open rank senior to principal professional) to run the day to day operations of the Faculty Affairs team including providing subject matter expertise to faculty members on the lifecycle of a faculty member, onboarding new appointments, credentialing/recredentialing, and promotions. This person will be responsible for organizing and leading annual processes including database maintenance, promotion cycles, and upkeep with external collaborators. This position will be responsible for leading Faculty Affairs weekly meetings in collaboration and partnership with the Vice Chair of Faculty Affairs. This position will be also be responsible for appointment maintenance/updates and faculty databases (e.g., OnBase, Salesforce, Smartsheet, FIMS).

The Faculty Affairs team sits within the larger Department of Psychiatry Human Resources (HR) Core team and will also be collaborating with the HR program manager and manager to move other departmental efforts forward to provide excellent customer service to each of the Department's five divisions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Organize and assign faculty and staff onboarding in the Department's Internal Process tracking system including submitting Letters of Offers, Credentialing packets to UCHealth, Children's Hospital Colorado, and CU Medicine on top

• Maintain internal database in collaboration with other internal HR partners

• Independently facilitate appropriate communications and timelines to payroll partners

• Independently oversee and manage annual Promotions Process, Early Career Review Process, and transition to Assistant Professor process

• Independently utilize and maintain promotions database in combination with FIMS, Interfolio, and PRiSM

• Lead and organize Faculty Affairs Meetings

• Process Improvement efforts as needed and in conjunction with internal HR goals

• Other duties as assigned

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. 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, holidays and more. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits-wellness.

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:

Senior Professional:

• Bachelor's degree in public administration, public policy, business, higher education administration, social sciences, behavioral sciences or a directly related field from an accredited institution

• 2 years of related professional experience (Human Resources, Faculty Affairs, or recruitment)

A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree on a year for year basis.

Principal Professional:

• Bachelor's degree in public administration, public policy, business, higher education administration, social sciences, behavioral sciences or a directly related field from an accredited institution

• 3-5 years of related professional experience (Faculty Affairs, Human Resources, recruitment)

A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree on a year for year basis.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with University of Colorado Faculty Affairs processes

• Experience with University of Colorado FA systems including: PRiSM, FIMS, Salesforce, Interfolio

• Experience with University of Colorado HR systems including HCM

• Experience partnering with senior faculty leadership team members

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:

• Must be able to work independently.

• Strong and effective communication and writing skills, and a proven record of forming collaborative and effective working relationships.

• Ability to efficiently organize, multi-task, and prioritize duties and tasks.

• Ability to multi-task and maintain consistent high-level performance.

• Manages and enforces deadlines and schedules.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and harmoniously with supervisors, co-workers and various interested parties

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: Rachael Anderson at Rachael.Anderson@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

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

Senior: $57,073 - $76,478

Principal: $65,634- $87,950

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 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.