Manager Technology Integration and Support

The Lyda Hill Institute for Human Resilience is seeking a manager of technology integration for the Institute.  The position will provide technological expertise to support integration of technology throughout the LHIHR.  This will include both the clinical and research operations for the institute.   This position is also expected to assist the Institute faculty with the design and implementation of technology integration research and contribute to grant proposals.

Who We Are:

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS)  is one of four campuses in the University of Colorado system and is home to over 9,500 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students.

Colorado Springs   (pop. 450K+) is situated at the base of Pikes Peak, offers many recreational and cultural activities and was recently ranked by U.S. News & World Report   as one of the top Best Places to Live in the U.S.

Job Duties:

• Lead the design and implementation of innovative information technology systems throughout the healing, research, and community training and empowerment divisions within the LHIHR to include:
  • Managing, hiring, and directing programmers
  • Managing and supporting technology-based programing and systems
  • Consulting on and developing systems for the integration of technology into therapeutic models of mental health care (e.g., telehealth, utilization of apps, web-based interventions, virtual reality, augmented reality, electronic medical records)
  • Managing the design of evidenced-based community support apps
  • Consulting and designing evidenced-based online innovative trainings
  • Overseeing, training, developing database management systems, data storage servers, encryption, technology related data collection
  • Contributing to grants and possibly serving as PI/Co-PI on research related to designing and implementing innovative technological resources, interventions, and data collection for behavioral health studies.
• Provide intellectual expertise to the study and design of digital health interventions including: scholarly study of engagement with DHI’s, key components of DHI’s that promote resilience, and the intersection of DHI’s with standard of care for trauma focused psychotherapy.

Job Competencies: 

• Strong applied software technology background. 
• Knowledge in health services technologies particularly in clinical psychology with experience treating trauma. 
• Ability to work in a team providing technological support.
• Ability to integrate multiple points of view into a single, collaborative product.
• Knowledge and experience in at least 1 multi-platform programming language.
• Knowledge of standard database management systems (data definition and data management languages such as SQL).
• Ability to develop requirements, design, develop, test, launch and support computer-based applications.
• Knowledge and experience with at least 1 electronic medical records system.
• Knowledge of web-based mental health applications.

This position has been determined to be exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

What We Offer:

Salary Range: Generally starting at $53,481 - $73,767 (this is a .75 FTE appointment)

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid vacation and time off, and a tuition benefit. Information on university benefits programs, including eligibility, is located at http://www.cu.edu/employee-services . Total compensation goes beyond the value on the paycheck.  Please consider reviewing the Total Compensation page at Total Compensation Calculators | University of Colorado .

Tentative Search Timeline:

• The potential dates for interviews with the search committee and the appointing authority will be will the week of September 27th.
• The potential employee start date is mid October.

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs is committed to providing a safe and productive learning, living and working community. To assist in achieving this goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history check. 

UCCS is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, the University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political affiliation or political philosophy in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs. Alternative formats of this ad can be provided upon request for individuals with disabilities by contacting the Office of Human Resources at (719) 255-3372.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the established essential functions and meet the physical and environment demands described satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability, physical and environmental conditions required of the employee on the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, physical and environmental demands.

Applicants with disabilities: If you have a mental or physical impairment, which limits one of your major life activities (e.g. walking, hearing, seeing, speaking, breathing, or learning) and require special accommodations for testing or interviewing, it is your responsibility to notify the office scheduling the interview or test at least 3 working days before the interview or test date.  If you need special accommodations at the work site, you must notify the appointing authority or Human Resources.

The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

Minimum Requirements: 

• PhD in Clinical Psychology
• At least 5 years experience in digital mental health including technological requirements, design, development, testing, and launch.
• Masters in Computer Science 

Physical Requirement:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk.  Employee is occasionally required to have long periods of sitting, moderate bending, and fine motor skills. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.