Psychology Program Manager

Psychology Program Manager

University of Colorado Anschutz Department:
Department of Psychiatry

Job Title:

Psychology Program Manager Position # :

– Requisition #: 40511

Job Summary:

Own key team outcomes as the Psychology Program Manager at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. In this position, you'll lead the coordination of post-doctoral fellows, interns, and externs in various training programs, ensuring high-quality education experiences. From planning educational events and seminars to managing recruitment and fostering growth, this multifaceted role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of the Department of Psychiatry's training initiatives.

Join us in creating an inclusive and impactful learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide strategic oversight and operational leadership for the full lifecycle of Psychology training programs, from recruitment and application through program completion, including budget planning, resource allocation, and program evaluation. Lead the development, coordination, and delivery of educational materials and communications to support didactics, seminars, and departmental training initiatives. Direct comprehensive trainee onboarding operations, including institutional system access, HR compliance, scheduling, orientation programming, payroll coordination, benefits enrollment, credentialing, and required training completion to ensure a seamless trainee experience.

Champion an inclusive, welcoming, and candidate-centered recruitment and onboarding experience that supports diverse populations across all psychology training programs. Serve as a collaborative leader and strategic partner with Training Directors, program coordinators, and Office of Education and Training leadership to drive program growth, operational excellence, and continuous improvement initiatives.

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:
Join the dynamic Department of Psychiatry at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, where innovation and education converge. As the Psychology Program Coordinator, contribute meaningful training programs, impactful academic support, meticulous administrative management, mentorship, recruitment, and commitment to service. Experience a fulfilling journey where your contributions shape the academic landscape and positively impact the lives of students, researchers, and clinicians.

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:

A bachelor's degree in education, psychology, business, public administration, health care, educational technology, social science, liberal arts, communications, accounting, finance, library science, or a directly related field from an accredited institution. 4-6 years of professional experience in complex program or administrative support. A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree on a year for year basis.

An advanced degree (Masters or Doctorate) may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis if the degree is in a field of study directly related to the work assignment. Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

1+ years experience in the following areas is preferred:
Complex program support in an academic or medicine setting…