Job Details

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Temporary Advocacy Committee Advisor

Position Number: 6790177
Location: Aurora, CO
Position Type: Extension and Outreach

Temporary Advocacy Committee Advisor

Temporary Advocacy Committee Advisor - 38511 University Staff Description

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Psychiatry

Job Title:

Position #00843495 - Requisition #38511

This is a Temporary position limited to no more than 12-months. This position is part-time and limited to no more than an average of 30 hours a week in a twelve-month period.

Job Summary:

The Department of Psychiatry is expanding its outreach to be more focused on external organizations that have direct impact on our services, rates of reimbursement and expertise. This position will assist with development of external relationships. The work will be completed through in-person and remote meetings with the Advocacy Committee and the Vice Chair of Administration and Finance and will report to Viki Manley.

Key Responsibilities:

Work with DoP advocacy committee to develop workstreams for the Department to follow.
Research applicable groups/persons to understand their legislative and policy positions and industry hot topics.
Develop communications and outreach plan for the applicable groups/persons to understand their legislative policy positions and industry hot topics.
Coordinating with the staff and faculty leaders on the Department's Advocacy Committee to implement appropriate next steps on action items.

Work Location:

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

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of transformative science, medicine, education, and patient care. The campus encompasses the University of Colorado health professional schools, more than 60 centers and institutes, and two nationally ranked independent hospitals - UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital and Children's Hospital Colorado - that treat more than two million adult and pediatric patients each year. Innovative, interconnected and highly collaborative, the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus delivers life-changing treatments, patient care and professional training and conducts world-renowned research fueled by over $704 million in research grants. For more information, visit www.cuanschutz.edu.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Must be dependable, professional, detail-oriented, flexible, and organized
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, and Word

Preferred Qualifications:

Advocacy experience.
Must be dependable, professional, detail-oriented, flexible, and organized
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, and Word

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Must have excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly and professionally via telephone and email

How to Apply:

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

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

2. Curriculum vitae / Resume

3. Five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers.

Questions should be directed to: Shala Spikes, Shala.Spikes@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until December 17, 2025.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE:

$200.00 / hour

The above salary rate represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the rate at the time of posting.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. Temporary employees are only eligible for sick leave benefits.

Equal
Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Colorado (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@ucdenver.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
: Professional Support Services Primary Location
: Aurora Department: U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 20278 - SOM-PSYCH GENERAL OPERATIONS Schedule
: Full-time Posting Date
: Dec 12, 2025 Unposting Date
: Dec 18, 2025, 6:59:00 AM Posting Contact Name: Shala Spikes Posting Contact Email: Shala.Spikes@cuanschutz.edu Position Number: 00843495

To apply, visit https://cu.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=38511&lang=en