Open Rank CAMM Program Coordinator (Level I – Level II)

Job Summary:

The Consortium for Applied Microbial Metrics, CAMM (microbialmetrics.org) at the University of Colorado’s Anschutz Medical Campus, is a multi-institutional collaboration of investigators with a shared goal: to develop new pharmacodynamic (PD) markers that will accelerate pre-clinical drug development and human trials in bacterial diseases. As a platform for cross-disciplinary collaborative innovation, the Consortium is developing practical new solutions to accelerate drug and regimen development for tuberculosis and other mycobacterial diseases while providing novel insights into disease pathogenesis. The Consortium is committed to the highest standards in research reproducibility and transparency. The Consortium is in a phase of rapid growth as key not-for-profit; federal and pharma stakeholders seek to utilize our novel drug-evaluation tools.

The CAMM Program Coordinator will provide a wide spectrum of key administrative support to help ensure seamless operations of the CAMM research program through a variety of tasks. This position will provide comprehensive administrative support to the Associate Director and Director of the Consortium for Applied Microbial Metrics/ PI to help ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the program. This role includes providing support in the contract management process (MTAs, DTAs, and other agreements), tracking critical regulatory and institutional approvals and renewals, preparation of key regulatory and institutional documents and invoice tracking. Additional tasks include assisting with calendar management, meeting coordination, travel arrangements, and preparation of materials for meetings. The Program Coordinator will contribute to the development of standard operating procedures in collaboration with the CAMM leadership team. Comfort with data systems, financial tracking, and institutional compliance is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Purchasing and finance support, including creating and submitting expense reports and reconciling procurement card charges, maintaining record of lab’s operating costs, service contracts, and equipment costs

• General administrative support and office operational duties

• Contracting and regulatory affairs, including working with PI and Lab Director to organize laboratory documents, supporting IRB submissions

• Responsible for exercising discretion, analytical skill, personal accountability, and responsibility in a wide range of areas including academic, administrative, and services functions

• Contributes to process improvement efforts as applicable to improve operational efficiency.

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:

About the Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine

Thank you for your interest in the Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine at the University of Colorado! Our over 150 faculty are located across four sites: the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, National Jewish Health, Denver Health, and the VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System.

We are very proud of our long and illustrious history. Many seminal discoveries in pulmonary and critical care medicine occurred here in Denver, including advances in tuberculosis, interstitial lung disease, airway disease, cancer, and critical care. Many of our former trainees have taken leadership roles in academic medicine, including Division and Department Chairs, Deans, and American Thoracic Society Presidents.

However, we do not rest on our laurels! We continue to enhance all aspects of our division and training program, and as a result, we have seen tremendous and sustained growth. The clinical practice sites have built new hospitals, and there are multiple new research buildings across the campuses. We have been fortunate to recruit tremendous new faculty members while retaining many of our former trainees.

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: 15/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:

Level I:

• Four (4) years of experience in an administrative position that included procurement, fiscal management, vendor relations or related experience.

  • A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to four (4) years.

Level II:

• Five (5) years of experience in an administrative position that included procurement, fiscal management, vendor relations or related experience.

  • A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to five (5) years.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s in finance, accounting, economics, business administration, public health, or a closely related field.

• Three (3) years of experience in an administrative role.

• At least one (1) year of experience working in a regulated scientific, academic, manufacturing, or related environment

• Experience working in an academic research environment.

• Experience with financial management and expense systems finance systems.

• Experience creating expense reports to reconcile charges on procurement cards and submitting reimbursement requests.

• Experience using applications such as Smartsheet, procurement platforms, and other collaboration tools.

Conditions of Employment:

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position now or in the future.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 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 customer service skills.

• Ability to be flexible and maintain positive working relationships.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

• Ability to prioritize requests based on needs of the unit.

• Ability to proactively manage multiple competing deadlines and anticipate project needs.

• High attention to detail and accuracy of information.

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. Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address.

Questions should be directed to: Chantal Underkofler, chantal.underkofler@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until 11/1/26

Anticipated Pay Range:

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

Level I: $53,940 – $70,116

Level II: $59,460 – $77,304

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents t