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University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Doula Manager

Position Number: 7066175
Location: Aurora, CO
Position Type: Health - Healthcare Administration

Doula Manager

Doula Manager - 39569 University Staff Description

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: College of Nursing

Job Title: Doula Manager

Position #: 00846550 - Requisition #: 39569

Job Summary:

This CU College of Nursing full-time (1.0 FTE) University Staff (non-classified) Doula Manager for the CU College of Nursing will manage the development, implementation, and operational delivery of the new CU College of Nursing Doula Program. The Doula Manager will also support the existing Recovery Coach Doula Program. The Manager will oversee the integrated team of Doulas supporting each Doula Program, which provides services across the Colorado front range. This role requires a professional split between administrative oversight and direct patient care.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical and Patient Care (50%)

Provide non-judgmental support for pregnancy, birth, postpartum, fertility journeys, adoption, surrogacy, miscarriage, or other reproductive experiences.
Offer educational materials related to reproductive options and emotional support tailored to client needs.
Accompany clients to medical appointments when appropriate.
Participate in care coordination with clinical teams, social services, or case management when appropriate.
Ensure client privacy, dignity, and trauma-informed care practice.

Administrative and Program Management (30%)

Design standardized care pathways (prenatal education birth support postpartum follow-up) with clear milestones and documentation checkpoints.
Create policies and procedures for intake, informed consent, escalation, safety planning, and visit documentation.
Manage end-to-end client intake: conduct needs assessments, obtain informed consent.
Build and maintain a schedule for doulas, balancing caseloads and availability to ensure 24/7 coverage.
Coordinate prenatal, birth, and postpartum doula case load.
Triage urgent client needs and escalate to the appropriate health care team member.
Develop a referral pathway for the health care system teams to the doula program.
Develop documentation notes to support comprehensive care and billing components.
Attend health care system, CUMedicine, and College of Nursing meetings representing the doula program.
Manage budget oversight, data-driven reporting, and the preparation of grant report deliverables to meet institutional and funder requirements.
Collaborate with the College of Nursing Marketing team to develop marketing materials and social media information to promote the program and team.

Collaboration and Outreach (10%)

Develop referral pipelines with clinics, WIC, and community health workers; provide program overviews and eligibility guides.
Present at community events and parent groups; develop outreach materials in English/Spanish (or relevant languages).
Create and update client education packets (labor coping, postpartum recovery, infant feeding, safe sleep) with readability and cultural relevance standards.
Establish a resource library (handouts, videos, referral sheets); tracked usage and updated based on client feedback.
Manage feedback channels (surveys, focus groups) and communicated service updates to partners.

Supervision (10%)

Work collaboratively with CU Nursing Human Resources on any HR related processes connected to supervision, including performance planning, coaching and evaluation, training, hiring, etc.
Foster a welcoming, collaborative, and productive work environment.
Onboard new doulas: credentialing, documentation practices, billing components, mandatory trainings (trauma-informed care, HIPAA, safety), and health care system policies.
Facilitate monthly professional development (lactation, perinatal mood disorders, cultural humility, documentation best practices).
Manage supervision cadence (standing meetings, case consults, peer debriefs) and create feedback loops to reduce burnout and compassion fatigue.

This description is a summary only and describes the general level of work being performed; it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on business need. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.

Work Location:

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO.

Why Join Us:

CU Nursing is an amazing place to be. We have the distinct advantage of being a part of a huge medical campus with three incredible hospitals - the VA, the nationally ranked University of Colorado Hospital, and the Children's Hospital Colorado, where our nursing students and faculty learn every day. From our beginning 125 years ago as part of the School of Medicine at CU Boulder to our current home at the Anschutz Medical Campus, the college has been a recognized leader in nursing education (ranked #10 in online MS graduate programs by U.S. News & World Report 2023). Our faculty, students, and staff have been instrumental in shaping the profession of nursing and teaching the next generation of nurses while treating patients in our own nurse-led clinics. Be a part of an innovative, dynamic, diverse, and exciting workplace -- helping make great things happen. Join us in our quest to boldly transform health together.

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:

Bachelor's degree in any field.
Four (4) years of experience as a doula.
Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis, but not for the specific years of experience, nor for the specific training.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Conditions of Employment:

Completion of doula training before hire.
Must be willing and able to work nights and weekends.
Must be willing and able to work in a normal patient care environment with some exposure to biological hazards and infectious diseases.

Preferred Qualifications:

Five (5) years of doula or related experience.
Three (3) years of supervisory/management experience.
Experience with motivational interviewing techniques.
Experience caring for individuals with complex health and socioeconomic needs.
Experience navigating complex healthcare systems to connect patients to required services or resources.
Experience utilizing bilingual skills (Spanish/English) at a conversation level in a professional setting.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Excellent communications and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in data review and the oversight of budget and grant report deliverables.
Knowledge of substance use disorder, recovery paths, and support systems.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain rapport and positive relationships.
Excellent critical thinking abilities.
Ability to honor, support, and accept patient autonomy, shared decision making.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to exercise discretion and maintain patient confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA standards.
Ability to work effectively with people from diverse cultures and diverse socioeconomic situations.
Ability to effectively and accurately check for typographical, grammatical, and/or spelling errors in documents.
Knowledge of basic care coordination, medical/hospital, and/or community resources.
Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite products, including Excel.
Ability to successfully handle multiple tasks in a high-pressure environment.
Ability to collaborate with large, diverse health care teams in the health care system setting.

How to Apply:

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

A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to the 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: College of Nursing Human Resources at CON.HR@ucdenver.edu or 303-724-4447

Screening of Applications Begins:

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received within two (2) weeks of the posting date. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $83,170 to $97,309.

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
: Health Care Primary Location
: Aurora Department: U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 20468 - CON-DEAN ADMINISTRATION Schedule
: Full-time Posting Date
: Apr 8, 2026 Unposting Date
: Ongoing Posting Contact Name: College of Nursing Human Resources Posting Contact Email: CON.HR@ucdenver.edu Position Number: 00846550

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