Director of Centers for American Indian and Alaska Native Health

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

5h•Hybrid

About The Position

The University of Colorado, Colorado School of Public Health’s (ColoradoSPH) Centers for American Indian and Alaska Native Health (CAIANH) seeks a Director to support its vision and mission to improve the health and well-being of American Indians and Alaska Natives. The Director provides leadership as well as operational and fiscal oversight of Centers faculty and staff, as they pursue research, education, program development, and information dissemination consistent with this mission. The Director position will be 0.2 FTE administrative appointment associated with a full-time, 12-month faculty appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor, tenure eligible, within the Colorado School of Public Health.

Requirements

A terminal doctoral degree (e.g., PhD, DrPH) in a public health related field, or a professional degree (MD, DDS, DVM, DO) with a master’s degree in a public health related field
Minimum of 8 years of work in a public health setting (including research and education) that is specifically related to American Indian and Alaska Native communities
Academic qualifications compatible with appointment to the rank of Associate Professor, tenure eligible or tenured, at the ColoradoSPH, University of Colorado Anschutz
Demonstrated success acquiring and managing externally sponsored public health research, education, or training funding
Demonstrated experience mentoring early-stage investigators, trainees, students, or research staff
Minimum of 3 years of experience supervising projects, programs, or center-level activities
Demonstrated knowledge of and experience addressing tribal sovereignty in research, education, and program development
Demonstrated record of scholarly achievement and trajectory consistent with advancement to Professor rank
A terminal doctoral degree (e.g. PhD, DrPH) in a public health related field, or a professional degree (MD, DDS, DVM, DO) with a master’s degree in a public health related field
Minimum of 8 years of work in a public health setting (including research and education) that is specifically related to American Indian and Alaska Native communities
Academic qualifications compatible with an appointment to the rank of full professor with tenure preferred at the ColoradoSPH, University of Colorado Anschutz
History of successfully acquiring and managing externally sponsored, large scale public health relevant research
Minimum of 5 years of experience mentoring early-stage investigators to become externally sponsored researchers
Minimum of 5 years of experience in supervising projects, programs, or center-level activities
Demonstrated knowledge of and experience addressing tribal sovereignty in research, education, and program development

Nice To Haves

Excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level
Demonstrated experience in working successfully with a variety of staff and teams
Evidence of effective communication, oral and written, with a wide range of audiences, including scientists, community members, advocacy organizations, and media
Substantial experience and proven success in establishing positive partnerships and working in collaboration with tribal communities
Knowledge of the unique needs of American Indian and Alaska Native communities
A strong record of excellence in research and scholarship
An established record of receiving a variety of research funding from Federal, state, and private sponsors related to American Indian and Alaska Native health
Experience implementing and leading a team-based leadership structure with shared accountability and fostering a culture of trust and independence
Ability to maintain cooperative and supportive relationships with project staff, Center faculty and community and other partners
Experience in developing and leading strong collaborative teams, especially in multidisciplinary endeavors
Knowledge and experience implementing initiatives that foster a respectful, collaborative organizational culture and promote effective engagement across a wide range of backgrounds
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Understanding of ColoradoSPH goals and objectives with focus on advocating for CAIANH’s specific needs and distinctive position on campus and in the community
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities and time demands
Extensive experience managing the fiscal aspects of large scale, complex projects related to research, training, education, or program development
Ability to stay abreast of policies and factors which may impact the landscape of American Indian and Alaska Native communities

Responsibilities

Developing, championing, and sustaining a shared vision for the Center in partnership with American Indian and Alaska Native communities, Center faculty, staff and students, and other constituents, and translating that vision into strategic priorities and measurable impact
Leading and furthering the strategic objectives of the Center, including long range strategic planning and implementation, creating collaborative and innovative community-driven research, education and training programs, technical support programs and knowledge dissemination, ensuring alignment with the Center’s vision and evolving community priorities
Ensuring multidirectional communication with and participation by internal and external faculty, community, and sponsors
Leading the development and advancement of the Centers by creating strong local, regional, and national partnerships with community organizations, leaders, and members
Oversee, support, and contribute to identifying and securing external funding for the Center’s research, education, training, program development, and dissemination programs, including competitive federal, state, foundation, and philanthropic support
Mentoring faculty at all ranks and at all stages of professional development to successfully navigate the academic environment, to engage meaningfully with community partners, and to acquire sponsored research
Providing a supportive, responsive framework for fiscal, scientific, and program work
Cultivating and assessing research opportunities to address the needs of tribal communities
Ensuring the Centers’ work is of the highest scientific rigor and merit which maximizes local benefit to participating communities
Assembling and leading the CAIANH Executive Committee
Leading the CAIANH Administrative Team, providing oversight of strategic, fiscal, and operational plan development
Ensuring reports and required documents are prepared and submitted to funders, ColoradoSPH, and the University in a timely and quality fashion consistent with applicable policies
Ensuring compliance with all institutional and sponsor guidelines and regulations regarding fiscal, human resource, and scientific matters
Increasing the Center’s resource base by cultivating philanthropy, including building relationships with donors and partners, collaborating with advancement efforts, and supporting long-term sustainability of Center priorities
Maintaining a record of scholarly achievement, extramural funding, and service consistent with appointment and advancement within the ColoradoSPH, and contributing to faculty mentorship and development within the Center
Performing other duties incident to the office of the Director as requested by the Dean.