Open Rank- Senior Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor (Director of Genetic Counselor Practice Development)

Job Summary:

The Department of Pediatrics (DOP) and the Precision Medicine Institute (PMI) are seeking a visionary and collaborative leader to serve as Director of Genetic Counselor (GC) Practice Development. The Director will provide department-wide leadership playing a pivotal role in advancing clinical practice championing faculty well-being and leading initiatives to optimize the GC care model across diverse pediatric subspecialties.

This position serves two distinct roles related to GCs in the Department: 1) to support the clinical activities of all GCs in the department (both those clinically based in the Section of Genetics and Metabolism and those working primarily in other sections); and 2) work with PMI and Department leadership to support strategic initiatives impacting the GC workforce. The Director will seek to foster excellence equity and professional growth for genetic counselors through collaborations with clinical operational and academic leaders across the Department and Childrens Hospital Colorado system addressing the unique needs of various GC care models and roles.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Communication

Guide efforts to improve GC practice and workflows by:

o Building support from key partners.

o Removing barriers that slow progress.

o Leading communication with GC faculty.

Share priorities and updates between GC providers and leaders in the Section Department Precision Medicine and Hospital.

Represent GC faculty on committees within CHCO CU Medicine and the School of Medicine.

Work with leaders to review staff satisfaction feedback and create plans to address concerns.

Operations & Program Development

Act as the main contact for operations staff from Genetics and other Sections that include GCs helping coordinate project plans and follow-up.

Partner with operations managers and leaders to create launch and review new programs.

Work with Section leaders Medical Directors and Hospital teams to:

o Set staffing standards and ensure enough GCs are available.

o Support GCs practicing at the top of their training.

o Review scheduling practices to match service needs.

o Develop fair measures of productivity across GC care models.

Coordinate with the Department of Pediatrics and Section of Genetics to improve access to genetic testing.

Partner with the Section Business Manager and CU Medicine Revenue Cycle team to improve billing practices create consistent charting and train GCs in best practices.

Work with Precision Medicine and the Precision Diagnostic Laboratory to share information about new services with GCs and clinical teams.

Support & Professional Development

Support the career growth of GCs in partnership with the Section Head of Genetics & Metabolism.

Build and oversee mentoring programs to support the clinical teaching and academic goals of the GC team.

Provide mentoring and guidance to GCs across the Department to help them meet inpatient and outpatient care goals.

Partner with the Section Head and Vice Chair of Academic Affairs to support GC academic advancement and teaching opportunities.

Clinical Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care as a practicing GC within the Department of Pediatrics.

Work Location:

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora CO.

Why Join Us:

With an abundance of sunshine and mountains nearby the Colorado Front Range is the place to be! The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus ranks among the top 20 medical centers in the country. CU Anschutz has top ranked clinical programs in family medicine and pediatrics and the basic science and applied health research programs attract more NIH funding than any other university in Colorado. CU-Anschutz is home to the University of Colorado Hospital The Childrens Hospital of Colorado and the University of Colorado Schools of Medicine Nursing Dentistry Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Public Health providing access to an array of possibilities to improve lives across a spectrum of ages and disease states.

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.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

This is an open rank position and could be categorized as Senior Instructor Assistant Professor or Associate Professor based on experience and qualifications as indicated below:

Sr. Instructor:

• MS Genetic Counseling degree from an accredited University program required

• Board certification by ABGC

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a GC required

• Current clinical activity practicing as a certified GC

Assistant Professor:

• Medical Degree

o A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the doctorate degree

• Board certification by ABGC
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience as a GC required interest in pursuing academic promotion
• Current clinical activity practicing as a certified GC

Associate Professor:

• Medical Degree

o A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the doctorate degree

• Board certification by ABGC

• Minimum of seven (10) years of experience as a GC required interest in pursuing academic promotion

• Current clinical activity practicing as a certified GC

Condition of Employment:

• Must successfully pass a drug test through Childrens Hospital Colorado

• Must be willing and able to pass a national criminal background check

*For questions regarding Childrens Hospital drug testing requirements please contact Childrens Human Resources at . Some positions may require testing if access to Childrens Hospital or their systems is needed at any time during employment with the University. If drug testing is required it will be listed in the job posting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum Three (3) years of experience leading clinical programs or multidisciplinary teams.

• Training or certification in quality improvement or process improvement projects (e.g. Lean IHQSE).

• Demonstrated ability to lead teams with vision collaboration and strategic foresight.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Experience with pediatric patients

• Capable of managing multiple patients at a time

• Good communication skills.

• Job requires flexibility in both duties and hours. We are looking for an energetic open-minded provider who enjoys working with a diverse and difficult population.

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 should be directed to:

Screening of Applications Begins:

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified but preference will be given to complete applications received by November 15 2025. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered

Anticipated Pay Range:

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

Senior Instructor range for 5 YOE to 20 YOE

$86000 to $116000

Assistant Professor range for 7 YOE to 20 YOE

$90000 to $116000

Associate Professor range for 10 YOE to 20 YOE

$96000 to $116000

This position provides 0.40 FTE salary and benefits support for the director role.

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 non-exempt.

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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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 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 .

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