Faculty Affairs Team Lead

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus 

Department: Surgery

Job Title: Faculty Affairs Team Lead

Position #00783684: – Requisition #:37969

Job Summary:

The Department of Surgery is seeking an experienced Human Resources professional to support faculty and staff across its eight divisions: Cardiothoracic, GI Trauma and Endocrine, Plastic and Reconstructive, Surgical Oncology, Transplant, Pediatric, Vascular, and Urology Surgery.

This full-time University Staff position serves as a key leader in Faculty Affairs, overseeing three core faculty responsibilities for the Department of Surgery: Promotion & Tenure, Faculty Mentorship, and Faculty Onboarding. The Faculty Affairs Team Senior or Principal Lead will coordinate the annual Promotion & Tenure cycle in partnership with the HR Manager and Faculty Affairs Coordinator, guiding faculty through dossier preparation, collaborating with the School of Medicine Office of Faculty Affairs, and tailoring the process to meet individual needs. Working closely with Division Heads and the Vice Chair of Faculty Affairs, this role also advises on career pathing. In addition, the position manages the Department’s Faculty Mentorship Program, establishing and sustaining effective mentorship pairings, supporting faculty onboarding, and maintaining program infrastructure. Regular information sessions, one-on-one advising, and proactive outreach to faculty and mentors are essential to the success of these initiatives. By working in close collaboration with the People & Operations Manager, this position ensures the seamless integration of HR and Faculty Affairs functions, strengthening program impact across the Department.

This position will also serve as a back-up to the HR Operations staff, assisting with various HR transactions.

Key Responsibilities:

Faculty Affairs (80%)

• Oversee and track all Faculty Affairs actions (appointments, reappointments, administrative appointments) from initiation to final approval, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and documentation.
• Provide guidance to faculty on promotion and tenure, supporting dossier preparation and submission to the DAC and School of Medicine.
• Coordinate faculty onboarding, ensuring understanding of appointment and promotion processes.
• Manage the Faculty Mentorship Program, including mentor/mentee pairings and tracking program activity.
• Collaborate with Faculty Affairs and HR leadership on timelines, reporting, and the annual APP promotion cycle.
  
  

HR Operations (20%)

• Partner with HR Operations on faculty appointments, reappointments, and new hire onboarding.
• Serve as backup in providing divisions with HR transactions and process improvement efforts in coordination with the People & Operations Manager and Director of Operations.

Work Location:

Hybrid – this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 3 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.

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