Hiring: Operations Program Director Company: University of Colorado Location: Aurora, CO Job Posted Time: 2026-09-12 14:07:02 Employment Type: Full-time / Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : Program Management, Project Management About the job Required Skills: •The Operations Program Director works closely with the Senior Division Administrator, Division Head, faculty leaders, Department of Medicine, and other institutional partners to coordinate initiatives, improve administrative systems, and provide day-to-day leadership for a multidisciplinary administrative team. •Provides operational and people leadership for the Division of Hospital Medicine, directing a multidisciplinary administrative team and translating divisional priorities into effective operations, programs, and measurable outcomes. •Serves as a senior project and program management leader, directing complex, cross-functional initiatives across the Division's clinical, research, educational, and administrative missions from planning through successful implementation. •Leads organizational effectiveness and continuous improvement, evaluating divisional processes, systems, workflows, and performance measures and implementing solutions that improve efficiency, accountability, service, and scalability. •Provides leadership and oversight for key divisional operations and infrastructure, including education and research support, communications and engagement, space and facilities, technology and systems, procurement coordination, and divisional governance. •Serves as a strategic operational partner and advisor to the Senior Division Administrator and Division leadership, representing Hospital Medicine with Department, University, and other institutional partners and advancing divisional priorities across a complex academic medical environment. •Hybrid – this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 3 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, business administration, public administration, organizational leadership, communications, education, or a directly 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. •Six (6) years of professional experience in healthcare, higher education, academic medicine, business operations, program administration, project management, or a closely related environment. •Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire. •Master's degree in healthcare administration, business administration, public administration, organizational leadership, project management, or a related field. •Demonstrated experience managing multiple complex projects simultaneously from planning through implementation. •Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position now or in the future. •Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally. •Demonstrated capacity to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution. Compensation: •$89,208 - $113,473 / year •Competitive benefits and rewards package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!