Deputy Director (Faculty Instructor)

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Medicine- General Internal Medicine, Ludeman Family Center for Women’s Health Research

Job Title: Deputy Director (Faculty Instructor)

Position #00798604 – Requisition #36427 

Job Summary:

The Deputy Director will serve as a strategic leader for the Ludeman Family Center for Women’s Health Research (Ludeman Center). With a passion for women’s health and the work of the Ludeman Center, the Deputy Director will partner with the Director to manage the growth and development of the Ludeman Center’s strategic initiatives, programs, and operations, which have been created to promote and advance its strategic goals. Together, the Director and the Deputy Director will lead a dynamic organization that includes Ludeman Center staff, Community Advisory Board, scientific leaders, and university leadership, producing impactful research, mentoring, education, and outreach programs. The Deputy Director will also manage the Ludeman Center’s finance function with support from the Lead Business Professional and oversight from the Director and will pursue a diversified and sustainable financial model through a mix of philanthropy and university support.

Key Responsibilities:

• In partnership with the Director, senior faculty, and the Community Advisory Board, conceptualize, launch, and facilitate the delivery of strategic initiatives, including implementation of the 2025-2030 strategic plan to support the achievement of the Ludeman Center’s goals and objectives at the university, across Colorado communities, nationally, and through partnerships with UCHealth and CU Innovations
• Oversee the development and execution of high-quality, mission-critical programs and events focused on the community, scientists, and health care providers
• Provide support and guidance for human resources, contract management, and operations
• Serve as the chief of staff for the Ludeman Center
• Pursue strategic relationships and generate an integrated approach to outreach that expands and enriches the Ludeman Center’s university, campus, regional, and national presence with the goal of increasing its visibility, recognition, and support
• Provide opportunities for the Director, and be personally prepared, for key speaking opportunities, meetings, and media coverage to promote the Ludeman Center’s mission, vision, goals, and achievements
• Implement strategies that enhance the reputation of the Ludeman Center as a nationally recognized leader
• In conjunction with University Advancement, strategize and develop individual, annual, multi-year, and legacy fundraising plans focusing on both current and prospective donors
• Serve as the Ludeman Center’s chief liaison to the Community Advisory Board (CAB), providing strategic communication, regular progress reports, individual engagement, and relationship building, ensuring the CAB has the necessary information to fulfill its advisory and fundraising responsibilities

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. 

Why Join Us:

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