Education Program Coordinator

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Colorado School of Public Health | Injury & Violence Prevention Center

Education Program Coordinator
Position #00840491: - Requisition #: 37777

Job Summary:

Join the Colorado School of Public Health as an Education Program Coordinator (Research Services Intermediate Professional). This position is a key member of the school's Injury & Violence Prevention Center that will support the development, implementation, and expansion of the CU Anschutz Medical Campus Firearm Injury Prevention Initiative (FIPI) educational programs.

FIPI coordinates, synergizes, and stimulates collaborative approaches to firearm injury prevention through the state and country. Its educational programs include the Firearm Injury Prevention Research in Nursing (FIPRN) Scholars Program, which prepares researchers from nursing and allied fields to advance innovative, community-engaged work in firearm injury prevention.

The Education Program Coordinator will serve as the administrative lead for the FIPRN program, along with other related educational initiatives as feasible. This role involves program promotion, curriculum support, event coordination, stakeholder communication, and program evaluation. The ideal candidate will bring 1) outstanding abilities in organization and communication, 2) interest and/or background in injury and violence prevention (particularly related to firearms), research, and interprofessional training and career development, and 3) the ability to navigate the challenges of communicating on controversial issues while respecting the broad views and lived experiences of impacted communities and partners.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate program logistics including scheduling, materials preparation, venue booking, and catering.

• Lead recruitment and enrollment processes, including application dissemination and inquiry response.

• Draft and distribute communications to program participants and stakeholders.

• Organize and facilitate virtual and in-person team meetings, including scheduling, calendar invites, and minute-taking.

• Assist in the development of program materials such as website content, newsletters, and promotional materials.

• Assist in collecting participant feedback and evaluating program effectiveness.

This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) position that reports to the FIPI Associate Director.

Work Location:

Why Join Us:

Hybrid -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.

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 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.

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.

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in nursing, public health, medicine, social sciences, communications, education or a directly related field from an accredited institution

• One (1) year of experience in an administrative support, event coordinator, or program evaluation role.

  • Substitution: An advanced degree (Masters or Doctorate) may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis if the degree is in a field of study directly related to the work assignment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in event planning or management

• Comfort using Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Excel, Google, Zoom, and web applications.

• Research experience

• Comfort using Canvas software

• Experience working in adult education

• Knowledge of firearm injury prevention programming or research

• Excellent oral communication skills

• Experience working with a team of professionals

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong organizational skills

• 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.

• Outstanding customer service skills.

• Demonstrated experience in fostering a community that values a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following documents:

1. Curriculum Vitae / Resume

2. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

3. Three to five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Questions should be directed to: Marian Betz, MARIAN.BETZ@CUANSCHUTZ.EDU.

Screening of Applications Begins:

Screening begins immediately and continues until October 2, 2025.

Anticipated Salary Range:

The starting target salary for this position has been established as $55,975 - $63,000.

The above salary 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

Equal Opportunity Statement:

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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 Denver | 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.