Education Coordinator

Job Summary:

Join the Colorado School of Public Health as an Education Coordinator. This position is a key member of the school's Center for Global Health (CGH) and will be responsible for the day-to-day oversight of educational and scholarship programs, projects, events, and administrative operations for the unit. The Education Coordinator will play a major role in proactively anticipating issues/problems to assist the Director and Administrator in decision-making processes.

This position will help coordinate external communications and social media accounts, act as lead writer for the unit's bi-monthly newsletter, and assist with complex educational activities, including the online learning platform.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide full cycle event planning and support for the Center, including logistics, resources, risk/compliance, accessibility, etc.
• Support Global Health fellows in the Global Health Fellowship Program (e.g. send progress report reminders, coordinate meetings, collect and route new applicant information).
• Organize logistics for the Global Health Monthly Lecture Series (e.g. create and share flyers, invites, promotional/marketing materials; record sessions on Zoom; coordinate room reservations).
• Facilitate CGH training events by planning meetings, preparing logistics, acquiring and distributing learning materials, and overseeing the evaluation process.
• Under the direction of the Assistant Director and Center Director, coordinate outreach and consulting efforts with sponsors/funders; oversee advertising efforts for ongoing scholarship opportunities.
• Facilitate and support pediatric global activities through project management, funding oversight, and cross-campus collaboration.
• Act as main point of contact within CGH for inquiries, triaging requests, social media accounts, and website updates.

This is a full-time position and reports to the Assistant Director.

Work Location:

Hybrid - This role requires full-time onsite presence with a hybrid schedule. This position is located on the CU Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, CO and is eligible to work a hybrid schedule with at least two days of the week that can be worked from home.

Why Join Us:

The Colorado School of Public Health (ColoradoSPH) is a unique and collaborative graduate school that combines the collective expertise of three Colorado universities: the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus (CU Anschutz) in Aurora, Colorado State University (CSU) in Fort Collins, and the University of Northern Colorado (UNC) in Greeley, Colorado. The Colorado School of Public Health is the only accredited school of public health in the Rocky Mountain Region, attracting top tier faculty and students from across the country, and providing a vital contribution towards ensuring our region's health and wellbeing. The school's faculty, staff, and students work together to reach underserved populations, share knowledge, and conduct innovative research and community service to actively address public health issues including chronic disease, access to healthcare, environmental threats, emerging infectious diseases, costly injuries, and more. To learn more about the School, please visit: https://coloradosph.cuanschutz.edu/

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: 10/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.

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, ethnically minoritized individuals, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community and all veterans. In addition, the Anschutz Campus has also been recognized as an Age-Friendly University. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor's in education, psychology, business, public administration, health care, educational technology, social science, liberal arts, communications, accounting, finance, library science, 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.
  
  
  
  

Conditions of Employment:

• Lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs.
• Must possess a personal vehicle or driver's license, to transport event supplies to off-site events and/or drive a university vehicle.
• In support of events, this role will need to be able to walk and stand for long periods of time, bend, stoop, kneel, crawl, and climb ladders.
• Must be willing and able to work after hours and/or on the weekend on occasion.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in non-profit or start-up organizations on public health community-based projects.
• Experience with data management software, and/or content management systems.
• Experience with social media, web site build-up and maintenance.
• Experience in advocacy work and outreach.

Competencies:

• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
• Educational planning and organization skills and ability to take the initiative to solve problems.
• Self-starter, with examples of successful and failed projects.
• Excellent MS Office skills, with Microsoft Excel and Word.

How to Apply:

Research shows that women and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups tend to apply only when they check every box in the posting. If you are reading this and hesitating to click "apply" for that reason, we encourage you to go for it!

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: Megan.Freije@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 18, 2024. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting target salary for this position has been established as $48,300 - $52,000.

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 hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu.

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.