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University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Program Director Extramural Research Development (Non-Federal)

Position Number: 6906894
Location: Aurora, CO
Position Type: Sponsored Programs, Grants, and Contracts

Program Director Extramural Research Development (Non-Federal)

Program Director Extramural Research Development (Non-Federal) - 38920 University Staff Description

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Office of Research Development & Strategy; Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research

Job Title: Program Director Extramural Research Development (Non-Federal)

Position #: 00844953 - Requisition #: 38920

Job Summary:

This is a 1.0 FTE position for a Program Director within the Extramural Research Division of the Office of Research Development and Strategy. The extramural division is primarily responsible for developing and implementing strategic funding growth plans based on campus- and school-/college-level research priorities, as well as the development and project management of large, complex research proposals ($10M+). The mission of the Extramural Research Division of the Office is to grow and accelerate the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus's federal research funding portfolio, enhance national research rankings and reputation across Schools/College (School of Medicine as a top 10 research institution), and enable world-class research. This position reports to the Assistant Director of Extramural Research Development within the Office of Research Development and Strategy, an embedded office within the Office of the Vice Chancellor of Research.

Key Responsibilities:

Leading and facilitating pre-proposal strategy and complex proposal development of Foundation specific grants and contracts, which requires strong coordinated effort across the campus research ecosystem, the research team and the sponsor (foundations).
Monitor, prospect, cultivate, and steward non-competitive funding opportunities based on alignments between campus research priorities and foundations.
Provide guidance on early pre-award strategy and socialization of research ideas (proactive foundation relations and board intelligence, team/project pitches, site visit preparations, etc.)
Cultivate and maintain a roster of expert foundations consultants; Assess pre-award strategy and deliverable development needs and identify and contract with approved consultants to fill gaps, as needed, i.e. sponsor intelligence experts, biomedical illustrators, scientific reviewers, scientific writers (grantsmanship), etc.
In collaboration with the PI(s), organize team responsibilities and timeline of tasks to complete requested deliverables (e.g. team checklist and monitoring of tasks, timelines, etc.)
Organize and develop the non-scientific and/or administrative aspects of a grant/gift proposal
Serve as the conduit between the CU Advancement and Office of Research Development and Strategy teams to facilitate collaborative priority setting and ensure regular communication between teams and transparent metric/outcomes tracking

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:

The Office of Research Development & Strategy (ORD&S) under the Vice Chancellor for Research at CU Anschutz, guides faculty in the pursuit of research funding, the formation of cross-disciplinary science initiatives, and the development of collaborative, team-science research. Our goal is to catalyze collaborations, improve funding success, and grow the CU Anschutz extramural funding portfolio.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

Medical: Multiple plan options
Dental: Multiple plan options
Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
Holiday Days: 10/year
Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

A bachelor's degree in public health, public administration, social/behavioral sciences, physical sciences, nursing, healthcare, finance, accounting, business administration, business, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.
6+ years of progressively responsible research development and program management experience within a university, public health, or healthcare setting.
6+ years of experience working with foundations - specifically, identifying sponsor missions, programs, policies, and funding opportunity announcements.
A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree on a year for year basis.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience developing requirements, structure, and processes associated with extramural grants and contracts.
Experience working with various federal award databases (NSF, DoD, Reporter, InfoEd etc) project management systems, and proposal submission platforms (InfoReady, Smartsheets etc.)
Strong project management skills.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to establish work priorities and handle multiple deadlines.
Ability to plan, implement, and coordinate financial and administrative activities.
Ability to use various computer systems and software applications.
Ability to initiate and maintain effective lines of communication with other areas/departments/sponsors.
Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
Outstanding leadership skills.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position.
Curriculum vitae / Resume
Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Questions should be directed to: Erin Calhoun, erin.calhoun@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by February 28, 2026

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE $89,388 - $113,701

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.

Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References Job Category
: Research Services Primary Location
: Hybrid Department: U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 22192 - ADM VCR Research Dev&Strategy Schedule
: Full-time Posting Date
: Feb 5, 2026 Unposting Date
: Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Erin Calhoun Posting Contact Email: erin.calhoun@cuanschutz.edu Position Number: 00844953

To apply, visit https://cu.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=38920&lang=en