Description*Applicationsare accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers.*

 University of Colorado lAnschutz Medical Campus

School of Medicine,Department of Orthopedics

Program AssistantPosition #768944 –Requisition 17700

 The University ofColorado Denver l Anschutz Medical Campus seeks individuals with demonstratedcommitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment.  Wevalue the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty and staff ofdiverse backgrounds.

 The Department ofOrthopedics has an opening for a full-time, University Staff (unclassified) ProgramAssistant I position.

 The University ofColorado Anschutz Medical Campus ranks among the top institutions nationally inclinical care, education and research. Its 230-acre campus, designed to enhancecollaboration and interprofessional education, hosts the College of Nursing;the Schools of Dental Medicine, Medicine, Pharmacy, and Public Health; theGraduate School; a Health Sciences Library; and two hospitals. Strategicallylocated contiguous to the campus are a biosciences research park and thesoon-to-be-completed Veterans Hospital. CU Anschutz offers two undergraduatedegrees, 35 graduate degrees, and five first-professional programs. More than4,000 students learn alongside faculty members who also make meaningful medicaldiscoveries and provide expert clinical care through 1.5 million patient-visitsannually. A hub for research and innovation, CU Anschutz receives over $400million in research awards each year and has filed 1,300 patent applicationsand formed 53 new companies since 2002. ReadCU Anschutz Quick Facts here.

Nature of Work:

The major function ofthis position is to serve as Program Assistant for the Orthopedic ResearchCenter.  This role entails supporting a core group of 10 PIs and theirlabs by serving as the primary office contact for the Center, administrativelysupporting research and educational programming and activities, scheduling andhosting visiting faculty, managing staff travel, coordinating web site updates,budgeting, other administrative duties as assigned.

 Examples of WorkPerformed:

Serve as primary Orthopedic Research Center contact supporting 10 labs and associated research faculty

Assist with scheduling, itinerary building and hosting visiting faculty

Manages Research Center event scheduling

Book all research faculty and staff travel including flights, hotels and conference registrations, as well as submitting expense reports

Manage Orthopedic Research Center website by updating with new events and announcements on an ongoing basis

Support all Center conferences by designing flyers and itineraries, organizing catering services, reserving conference rooms, etc.

Provide ongoing administrative and programmatic support to the Vice Chair of Research

Manages Research Center budget; reports key information to Vice Chair of Research and ensures proper expense allocation

Manages all Research Center expenses and reimbursements

Support faculty with procurement using CU Marketplace

Help new faculty obtain badge access and keys, submit facility work orders, etc.

Perform additional duties and assist with other special projects when assigned

This description is asummary only and is describing the general level of work being performed, it isnot intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change fromtime to time and/or based on business need. We reserve the right to add ordelete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/orhiring authority.

 PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will be responsible for travelexpenses related to the interview process and any relocation expenses, ifapplicable

 Salary and Benefits:The hiring salary forthis position is negotiable and commensurate with skills and experience. Thisposition is eligible for overtime compensation.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The Universityof Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributionsthat add to your bottom line.

 Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits.

Total CompensationCalculator: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/collaborative-hr-services/total-compensation-calculators

QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:Four (4) years oftechnical/paraprofessional experience in an administrative role, includingevent coordination, travel arrangements, or budget management.

 Substitution: A bachelor’s degree in public health, publicadministration, social/behavioral sciences, physical sciences, nursing,healthcare, finance, accounting, business administration, business, or adirectly related field from an accredited institution.

 PreferredQualifications:

Experience serving as program coordinator in a research environment.

Experience with website management.

Competencies/Knowledge,Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to work with a large and constantly expanding research team

Ability to represent the Orthopedic Research Center with enthusiasm and professionalism

Ability to self-manage priorities and be proactive in resolving issues

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Strong interpersonal skills and a high level of tact and diplomacy

Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Adobe software

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.

Skilled at efficiently solving problems with minimal oversight.

Ability to adapt to changing responsibilities as the Center continues to evolve.

Diversity and Equity:Please click here forinformation on disability accommodations: http://www.ucdenver.edu/about/departments/HR/jobs/Pages/JobsatCUDenver.aspx

 The University ofColorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting andsupporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. Theuniversity strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect,communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnicminorities, persons with disabilities and all veterans. The University ofColorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

 The University ofColorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe andsecure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist inachieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospectiveemployees.

Job Category: Professional Support Services
Primary Location: Aurora
Schedule: Full-time
Posting Date: Nov 7, 2019
Unposting Date: Ongoing