Director of Operations

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus 

Department: Surgery

Job Title: Director of Operations

Position #:00748904 – Requisition #: 38570

Job Summary:

The Director of Operations role offers a rare opportunity to lead within a large, high-impact academic surgery department where operational excellence directly supports top-tier clinical care, research, and education. The position oversees a broad and influential portfolio, including supervision of key managers and administrative staff, budget and contract management, workflow optimization, emergency preparedness, and administration of essential scheduling and resource systems. The Director of Operations serves as a central operational leader and trusted partner to faculty, staff, and enterprise collaborators, ensuring efficient processes, strong compliance, and seamless coordination across a complex organization.

Beyond daily operations, this role is highly strategic. The Director of Operations works closely with the Chair, Executive Vice Chair, and Executive Committee to define and implement departmental priorities, support faculty affairs and engagement, and advance initiatives through structured planning, budgeting, and performance monitoring. Oversight of communications, facilities, IT, space, and safety further positions this role as a key architect of departmental infrastructure. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced operations professional who values collaboration, mentorship, and organizational impact. The Director of Operations will be ready to guide teams, shape systems, and strengthen operations for a leading academic medical department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee department operations, major projects, enterprise operations liaison duties, and emergency preparedness.

• Supervise managers and administrative staff to ensure efficient workflows.

• Manage budgets, contracts, official functions, institutional memberships, Qgenda scheduling, and parking allocations.

• Ensure HR policy compliance, support employee relations, and collaborate on faculty appointments, promotions, and engagement.

• Support professional development, access, and engagement initiatives.

• Oversee communications, branding, policy compliance, IT, facilities, and operational audits; coordinate space, assets, safety, and construction projects.

• Provide operational and leadership support to the Executive Committee and Executive Vice Chair, including job descriptions, performance goals, and incentive planning.

• Partner with leadership on strategic planning, initiative budgets, progress monitoring, and cross-functional alignment.

• Lead department-level meetings, including agendas, minutes, and attendance.

• Oversee clinical quality and safety programs; represent the department, act as delegate when needed, and perform other duties as assigned.

Work Location:

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