Graduate Medical Education (GME) Director of Strategy & Operations

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Office of Medical Education | Graduate Medical Education 

Job Title: Business Services Program Director 

Working Title: Graduate Medical Education (GME) Director of Strategy & Operations

Position #:00837416 – Requisition #37345

Job Summary:

The University of Colorado School of Medicine, Office of Medical Education (OME) is seeking a dynamic and strategic leader to join our Graduate Medical Education (GME) Office as the Program Director of Operations & Strategy. In this full-time University Staff role, you will serve as a key advisor and collaborator to senior leadership, driving operational excellence and supporting strategic initiatives across the GME enterprise.

This position oversees administrative operations and strategic initiatives, serving as a trusted advisor to senior leadership. The Director collaborates across departments and affiliate institutions to ensure alignment with institutional goals, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements. As a key member of the GME leadership team, this role plays a pivotal part in advancing operational strategy and driving the future of graduate medical education at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.

Supervision Received: This position reports directly to the OME Associate Dean of Medical Education and Strategy and has a dotted reporting to the Associate Dean of GME. The position works closely with the OME Director for Finance and Administration. 

Supervisions Exercised: This position will directly supervise four (4) or more exempt professionals and a team of eleven (11) or more exempt professionals. Additionally, the position will have functional reporting for the Resident Mental Health Center Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Initiatives Support

• Collaborates with GME and OME leadership to develop and implement short- and long-term strategic plans, including program growth projections and advancement of key institutional priorities.
• Leads high-impact initiatives such as dashboard development, resident well-being programs, chief resident training, operations process re-engineering, and data system enhancements to support GME goals and operations.
• Drives continuous improvement of operational processes by identifying efficiencies, reducing costs, and designing business workflows that support system implementation and strategic execution.
• Operations Management and Event Planning
• Oversees operational compliance, space planning, and policy adherence across GME, ensuring alignment with institutional, affiliate, and regulatory requirements.
• Leads coordination of internal and external reporting, surveys, agreements, and onboarding processes in collaboration with OME leadership, and both internal and external partners.
• Directs planning and execution of large-scale GME events and training programs, including leadership retreats, orientations, and professional development initiatives.
• Serves as a strategic partner to the Associate Dean, escalating issues, advising on solutions, and supporting cross-functional operational initiatives.
• Manages GME marketing and communications strategy, overseeing messaging to stakeholders and enhancing web presence, digital outreach, and promotional materials.

System Operations

• Oversees GME data systems inclu