Fellowship Program Coordinator

Job Summary:

Join the School of Medicine’s Department of Neurology as the Fellowship Program Coordinator at the Senior, Intermediate or Principal Professional level. This is a full-time university staff position. The program coordinator is responsible for managing the day to operations of the assigned fellowship programs (~10 fellows), ensuring a smooth flow of planning, preparation and execution of activities related to maintaining program accreditation, recruitment, orientation, and evaluation.

Key Responsibilities:

• The Fellowship Program Coordinator, under direction from the Education Manager and Fellowship Program Directors, is primarily responsible for managing the Neurology ACGME accredited Fellowship Programs (Vascular, Neuromuscular, and Epilepsy). The coordinator is also responsible for three non-ACGME accredited Fellowship Programs (Clinical Neuromuscular Pathology, Neuro-Ophthalmology, and Movement Disorders) as well as other educational activities with the Neurology Education section.
• Assist the Program Director in developing and maintaining the educational quality of the training program & ensuring compliance with accreditation standards and regulatory requirements.
• Acts as an important liaison between fellows, fellowship directors, faculty, participating sites, and institutional and regulatory offices.
• Guides fellows on program and GME policies, and non‐clinical aspects of the program.
• Coordinates accreditation activities ‐ ACGME Site Visits, Special Reviews, Annual Program Evaluations, etc.

Work Location:

Hybrid – this role is eligible to work remotely 2 days per week, but the employee must be in the United States.

Why Join Us:

The Department is part of the University of Colorado | Anschutz Medical Campus and is one of the largest academic medical centers between Chicago and the West Coast. The School of Medicine is among the top medical schools nationally in NIH funding and partners with numerous nationally recognized affiliated hospitals.

The ​University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is the largest academic health center in the Rocky Mountain region at the forefront of transformative education, science, medicine, and healthcare. The campus includes the University of Colorado health professional schools, multiple centers, and institutes and two nationally ranked hospitals, UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital and Children’s Hospital Colorado, which treat nearly 2 million patients each year. All interconnected, these organizations collaboratively improve the quality of patient care they deliver, research they conduct and health professionals they train.

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

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:

Intermediate Level:

• A bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, business, public administration, health care, educational technology, social science, liberal arts, communications, accounting, finance, library science, or a 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.
• One (1) year of experience working with residency/fellowship programs and/or graduate medical education in a health care setting.

Senior Level:

• A bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, business, public administration, health care, educational technology, social science, liberal arts, communications, accounting, finance, library science, or a 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.
• Two (2) years of experience working with residency/fellowship programs and/or graduate medical education in a health care setting.

Principal Level:

• A bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, business, public administration, health care, educational technology, social science, liberal arts, communications, accounting, finance, library science, or a 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.
• Three (3) years of experience working with residency/fellowship programs and/or graduate medical education in a health care setting. 

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with ACGME. GME, policies and accreditation standards.
• Four (4) years of experience working in an academic residency/fellowship coordinator position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to manage and perform a variety of routine and complex assignments with considerable independent judgment.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with absolute confidentiality.
• Knowledge and ability to plan for and manage the administrative activities of a Fellowship Education Program through application of prescribed standards, policies, procedures. Skilled in developing short and long-term administrative goals for the Fellowship program to promote effectiveness and efficiency.
• Knowledge and skill in the use of computer systems and software; knowledge of information data systems and the expertise to adapt them to the support of a clinical education program.
• Ability and skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other Fellowship program personnel, Faculty, staff, affiliate institutions, residents, students, and the public.

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 25th , 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:

Intermediate Level: $48,989 - $62,314

Senior Level: $52,961 - $67,367

Principal Level: $60,905 - $77,471

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 .