Graduate and Postdoctoral Career Development Program Manager

Job Summary:

The primary role of the Program Manager for Graduate and Postdoctoral Career Development (“The Program Manager”) in the CU Anschutz Medical Campus Graduate School and Postdoctoral Office is to support graduate students’ and postdoctoral fellows’ career development and entry into the job market. The “Program Manager” will manage all aspects of the Career Development Office’s career programming (organization, promotion, evaluation), assist with workshop development, facilitation, and individual career coaching, and utilize technical platforms (e.g., Handshake) and social media to advance our trainees’ career readiness and career transitions. To succeed in this role, it is imperative to possess high emotional intelligence and demonstrate a deeply held commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Key Responsibilities:

Career and Professional Development:

• Provide management and oversight for the timely organization, scheduling, and delivery of workshops within the CDO’s career development program.
• Identify trainee professional development programmatical needs and develop and deliver new career readiness programs.
• With the Assistant Dean, provide career counseling and support to graduate students and postdocs in one-on-one meetings (e.g., CV/resume reviews, career exploration).
• Engage potential employers and recruiters to promote CU Anschutz trainees and resources (e.g., Handshake) and identify employer-desired career skills. 
• Constructively engage with trainee organizations (e.g., the Postdoctoral Association) to further identify and develop the resources that are most sought after by these groups.
• Organize and schedule general meetings and events.
• Maintain a database documenting CDO workshops and ensure effective evaluation of these programs.
• Keep up to date on existing higher education professional development trends and reports to ensure programs remain current.
• Create and maintain collaborations with external organizations, including others providing higher education professional development (e.g., the National Postdoctoral Association, AAMC GREAT); represent CU Anschutz on national committees.

Communications and Web-based Platform Management:

• Work closely with the Graduate School’s Assistant Dean of Recruiting and Marketing to develop a communications strategy to promote CDO and PDO services.
• Establish and oversee CDO social media accounts (e.g., Twitter, LinkedIn).
• Manage the CDO’s utilization of the career services content management system, Handshake, including developing newsletters and promotional materials to disseminate career opportunities to graduate students and postdocs.
• Manage the CDO’s graduate and postdoc outcomes database, create reports as needed, and work with internal units to publish results on an external website to meet the Coalition of Next Generation Life Sciences' annual deadlines.
• Assist with the maintenance of and updates to the content on the Career Development Office and Postdoctoral Office websites.
• Work closely with the Graduate School’s Senior IT Professional to manage the CDO’s suite of web-based programs and resources.
• Other duties as assigned.

Why Join Us:

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

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, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline or a directly related field from an accredited institution.
  • Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.
• At least 4-5 years of directly relevant experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite applications. 

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A graduate degree in a STEM discipline or a directly related field from an accredited institution.
• Experience as a postdoctoral fellow at a university or research institution.
• Direct experience with scientific research careers and/or research-focused training.
• Experience with formal teaching and/or curriculum development
• Experience using Qualtrics or similar survey software.
• Experience in working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience assisting individuals in their personal growth, acquisition of skills and job-searching.
• Experience using various social media to advance professional goals.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both in speaking and writing.
• Ability to take initiative and see projects through to completion.
• Exceptional inter-personal skills and ability to work on a team.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Ability to organize educational presentations and assess their effectiveness.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
• Demonstrated understanding of the challenges and opportunities present in the biomedical graduate and postdoctoral research training environment.
• Demonstrated empathy and an understanding of the importance of building a culture and climate of equity and inclusion.

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: [email protected]

Screening of Applications Begins:

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by March 4, 2024. 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 $61,830-$78,649.

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.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

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 [email protected] ​.

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 .