Associate Dean for Faculty Experience Leadership Development and Coaching

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department:School of Medicine Office of the Dean

Job Title:Associate Dean for Faculty Experience Leadership Development and Coaching

Position #:Requisition #:36491

Job Summary:

The Associate Dean for Faculty Experience Leadership Development and Coaching in the Office for the Faculty Experience (OFE) at the University of Colorado School of Medicine (CU SOM) will be responsible for designing implementing and overseeing leadership development programs that enhance the leadership capacity of faculty at all career stages. This individual will lead initiatives that support earlycareer and midcareer faculty and senior leaders. Additionally the Associate Dean will play a critical role in expanding coaching capabilities across the CU SOM deploying programs to build coaching and communication skills in faculty and leaders.

This role is pivotal in enhancing the leadership capabilities and overall wellbeing of our faculty ensuring that the institution fosters a culture of effective leadership professional growth and organizational excellence. Join us in advancing the mission of the University of Colorado School of Medicine by enhancing the faculty experience and driving impactful initiatives within the Offices for Faculty Experience.

This position is at least .50 FTE and is eligible for benefits.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership

• Identify and advocate for best practices in leadership development and coaching and recommend new programs and offerings.
• Partner with other OFE leaders to strengthen initiatives and ensure they align with institutional priorities and faculty needs.
• Identify opportunities for strategic collaborations across the School of Medicine and broader university.

Leadership Program Oversight and Innovation

• Oversee teach in and enhance existing leadership development programs ensuring they align with best practices and institutional goals.
• Design and implement additional leadership development offerings that span:
  • Foundational Leadership: Managing self including goal setting negotiation and conflict management.
  • Leading Teams: Vision and planning process improvement value delivery team dynamics and collaboration.
  • Organizational Leadership: Strategic planning recruitment and retention finance and resource management and relationship leadership.
• Support onboarding for new leaders and develop implement and support a Peer Network for new leaders to partner with existing leaders for guidance and support.
• Provide guidance to leaders about evidencebased leadership practices including leadership infrastructure 360 evaluations and immediate supervisor development in collaboration with other OFE leaders.
• Identify select and support faculty candidates for prestigious external leadership development programs.
• Establish track and report metrics related to leadership goals and objectives to ensure measurable impact.

Executive Coaching and Leadership Support

• Provide executivelevel coaching to faculty leaders.
• Establish support and coordinate a network of faculty coaches across CU SOM in collaboration with other OFE leaders.
• Deploy programs that build coaching and communication skills among faculty to enhance leadership development at all levels.
• Provide individual group and team coaching for faculty OFE team members and leadership cohorts.
• Establish track and report metrics related to coaching goals and objectives ensuring measurable impact on leadership development.

Budget Oversight & Contract Negotiation

• Oversee budget planning and financial oversight to support sustainable programming.
• Ensure financial stewardship of operations.

This description is a summary only and describes the general level of work being performed it is not intended to be allinclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on business need. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.

Work Location:

Hybrid this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 3 days per week on campus and as needed for inperson meetings. Alternative schedules may be approved in accordance with campus policies.

Why Join Us:

The Office for the Faculty Experience (OFE) is a recently established unit within the Deans Office in the School of Medicine residing on the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. The OFE is responsible for faculty affairs faculty relations faculty development and work and culture optimization efforts.

OFE works with and collaborates across all SOM departments and the Deans Office including with the Office of Clinical Affairs Office of Research Office of Medical Education and Office of Business Affairs. OFE serves as a central point of contact for faculty within the School of Medicine through the schools 6 Basic Science Departments 18 Clinical Science Departments and 12 Centers and Institutes. Nearly 5000 faculty as well as parttime and volunteer clinical faculty are represented and supported by the processes services and initiatives administered and led by the OFE team.

Why work for the University

We haveAMAZINGbenefits and offerexceptional 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

The University of Colorado (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.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

• MD DO PhD or equivalent terminal degree in a relevant field.
• Associate Professor or higher rank.
• Minimum 5 years of demonstrated experience in faculty development leadership training and executive coaching within a medical or academic environment.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing successful coaching and leadership development programs.
• Strong understanding of leadership development principles team dynamics and organizational strategy in an academic medical setting.
• Certified Professional Coach with an ICF Level 1 accreditation or higher.
• Extensive experience in executive coaching particularly within the healthcare sector.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professor rank.
• Prior experience as an Associate or Assistant Dean for Faculty Affairs or Development in a medical school.
• Experience working with AAMC leadership programs or similar national faculty development initiatives.
• Experience in tracking and reporting leadership and coaching program impact metrics.
• Strong financial acumen including experience with budget oversight.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Strategic Vision: Ability to develop and execute longterm strategies that align with institutional priorities and enhance faculty leadership.
• Innovative Leadership: Proven aptitude for refreshing existing programs and developing new offerings that respond to evolving trends in leadership development.
• Collaborative Partnership: Strong interpersonal skills to build and sustain relationships with diverse stakeholders including department chairs faculty and institutional leaders. Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Coaching Excellence: Expertise in executive coaching and mentoring with the ability to build and support a robust network of faculty coaches.
• Communication & Facilitation: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; proven experience in teaching and facilitating leadership development programs.
• DataDriven Decision Making: Competence in establishing tracking and reporting on metrics to evaluate program impact and guide continuous improvement.
• Organizational Acumen: Deep understanding of academic medical environments faculty development processes and succession planning strategies.

How to Apply:

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. Five professional references including name address phone number (mobile number if appropriate) and email address

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at

Questions should be directed to: Deanna Schroder

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration apply by April 21 2025.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range or hiring range for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE:

$225000 $275000

The above salary range or hiring range represents the Universitys good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation unless it is nonexempt.

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.

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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 COVID19 virus and othervaccine 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 theoccupational health medical surveillance program.