Director of Centers for American Indian and Alaska Native Health

University of Colorado Anschutz

Department: Centers for American Indian and Alaska Native Health (CAIANH)

Job Title: Director of Centers for American Indian and Alaska Native Health 

Position #:00848448 – Requisition #:39976

Job Summary:

The University of Colorado, Colorado School of Public Health’s (ColoradoSPH) Centers for American Indian and Alaska Native Health (CAIANH) seeks a Director to support its vision and mission to improve the health and well-being of American Indians and Alaska Natives. The Director provides leadership as well as operational and fiscal oversight of Centers faculty and staff, as they pursue research, education, program development, and information dissemination consistent with this mission. The Director position will be 0.2 FTE administrative appointment associated with a full-time, 12-month faculty appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor, tenure eligible, within the Colorado School of Public Health.

Supervision Received

The position will report directly to the Dean, Colorado School of Public Health.

Supervision Exercised

Employees of CAIANH report to this position. Depending on the scope of activities, the Center Director will supervise staff engaged in various activities related to American Indian and Alaska Native health. Faculty members are affiliated with the Center and have primary appointments with the schools of CU Anschutz. 

Examples of Work Performed

·         Developing, championing, and sustaining a shared vision for the Center in partnership with American Indian and Alaska Native communities, Center faculty, staff and students, and other constituents, and translating that vision into strategic priorities and measurable impact

·         Leading and furthering the strategic objectives of the Center, including long range strategic planning and implementation, creating collaborative and innovative community-driven research, education and training programs, technical support programs and knowledge dissemination, ensuring alignment with the Center’s vision and evolving community priorities

·         Ensuring multidirectional communication with and participation by internal and external faculty, community, and sponsors

·         Leading the development and advancement of the Centers by creating strong local, regional, and national partnerships with community organizations, leaders, and members

·         Oversee, support, and contribute to identifying and securing external funding for the Center’s research, education, training, program development, and dissemination programs, including competitive federal, state, foundation, and philanthropic support

·         Mentoring faculty at all ranks and at all stages of professional development to successfully navigate the academic environment, to engage meaningfully with community partners, and to acquire sponsored research

·         Providing a supportive, responsive framework for fiscal, scientific, and program work

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