Psychology Program Manager

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Own key team outcomes as the Psychology Program Manager at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. In this position, you'll lead the coordination of post-doctoral fellows, interns, and externs in various training programs, ensuring high-quality education experiences. From planning educational events and seminars to managing recruitment and fostering growth, this multifaceted role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of the Department of Psychiatry's training initiatives. Join us in creating an inclusive and impactful learning environment.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree 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.
4-6 years of professional experience in complex program or administrative support.
A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.
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.
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.
Applicants must be in the State of Colorado or be willing to relocate.

Nice To Haves

1+ years experience in the following areas is preferred: Complex program support in an academic or medicine setting
Designing and implementing academic programs, including seminars, didactics, and symposia.
Managing student workers and interns using CU programs and systems, with expertise in onboarding, payroll, and annual evaluations.
Maintaining and updating application processes, managing interview schedules, and contributing to candidate selection meetings.
Educational and administrative support to students throughout internship programs, demonstrating mentorship and institutional knowledge.
Ma naging com m unications and media presence for educational programs.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic oversight and operational leadership for the full lifecycle of Psychology training programs, from recruitment and application through program completion, including budget planning, resource allocation, and program evaluation.
Lead the development, coordination, and delivery of educational materials and communications to support didactics, seminars, and departmental training initiatives.
Direct comprehensive trainee onboarding operations, including institutional system access, HR compliance, scheduling, orientation programming, payroll coordination, benefits enrollment, credentialing, and required training completion to ensure a seamless trainee experience.
Champion an inclusive, welcoming, and candidate-centered recruitment and onboarding experience that supports diverse populations across all psychology training programs.
Serve as a collaborative leader and strategic partner with Training Directors, program coordinators, and Office of Education and Training leadership to drive program growth, operational excellence, and continuous improvement initiatives.