Job Details

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Clinical Pillar Team Lead

Position Number: 7274584
Location: Aurora, CO
Position Type: Medicine - Other Medicine

Clinical Pillar Team Lead

Clinical Pillar Team Lead - 40348 University Staff Description

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Office of Medical Education

Job Title: Clinical Pillar Team Lead

Position #: 00786015 - Requisition #:40348

Job Summary:

The Clinical Pillar Team Lead, housed within the School of Medicine's Undergraduate Medical Education (UME), will provide clinical curriculum and assessment support for the Clinical Pillar of the Medical School curriculum. The Clinical Pillar Team Lead has broad responsibilities in collaborating with faculty and staff to update and manage curriculum material, provide support to the Clinical Content Directors and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) process, collaborate closely with the Curriculum Managers and Clinical Pillar Director, and manage logistics of the Clerkship clinical grading process.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Curriculum Management (35%)

Lead annual collection/revision of clinical curriculum with Clinical Content Directors (CCDs), effectively cataloging updated didactic materials in Microsoft Teams or Sharepoint sites with teaching materials accessible to each Longitudinal Integrated Clerkship, including facilitator guides, student materials, readings, and other teaching materials.
Manage all Clerkship clinical content in Canvas Template shell.
Manage creation of Clinical quizzes/pages/modules in Clerkship Canvas Template shell.
Oversee collection of facilitator feedback, organizing and presenting in a cohesive manner to Clinical Content Directors to be used in CQI process.
Develop communication plans with Clinical Content Directors disseminate and coordinate planned updates for Team-Based Learning (TBL) and non-TBL materials related to annual CQI.
Following revisions, ensure all TBL and non-TBL materials are updated and available both on Canvas (template shell) and in Microsoft Teams.
Manage and maintain annual Learning Objective collection, following Curriculum Management Team processes and procedures.
Review learning seminar materials for accessibility and consult with Instructional Design and/or faculty to bring into compliance.
Manage a central repository (i.e. Sharepoint or Teams) of Clinical Pillar curriculum resources, ensuring access for relevant faculty.

Support Clinical Content Directors (10%)

Capture and synthesize key decisions, action items and support logistics for meetings, including room set up, AV, and connecting to remote technologies such as Zoom.
Assist with scheduling meetings for all Clinical Content Directors' related work.
- Provide ad hoc support for Clinical Content Directors as requested. Administrative support for any Clinical Content Director recruitment, including pulling down resumes and cover letters to send to recruitment committee, setting up interviews with candidates, and finalizing recruitment process.

Support Integration of Clinical Content Across Phases (10%)

Lead operations of integration of clinical objectives and assessment across the MD curriculum.
Maintain accurate records of ongoing efforts to spiral and integrate Clinical curriculum across all phases.
Oversee and maintain running records of existing integration initiatives, engaging and collaborating with stakeholders as required.
Participate in task forces and committees as administrative lead for iterative improvements to longitudinal assessment. Organize data and information for use in improvements.
Attend clinical content-focused meetings, offering longitudinal perspective on operations across phases to enhance alignment and improve student experiences and outcomes.

Manage Assignments on Canvas (10%)

Manage updates and creation of assignments in collaboration with Clinical Content Directors.
Ensure rubrics are updated and on time.
Create assignments for Clerkship using the pre-existing templates.
Update timetable for due dates and communicate with graders.
Redact and distribute graded assignments back to the Clerkship coordinators.

Clinical Assessments and Grading Oversight (20%)

Collaborate with the Foothills Coordinator in regards to shared work in course development and grading in CU systems (CU SIS, OASIS, etc.)
Work with Assessment and Evaluation and Clinical Content Directors to ensure consistent format for all grading meetings.
Ensure appropriate redaction required assessment data used in grading process.
Schedule all grading and appeals meetings, including ensuring quorum of liaisons attend each of the 6 grading meetings for each specialty.
Manage communication of grades between committees, Assessment and Evaluation and LICs.
Manage appeals for grading.
Maintain knowledge of semester course builds and grade entry in CU and OASIS.
Provides support with scheduling for immersions

Live Session Set Up and Support (5%)

Provides day of support for assigned curriculum sessions across the Trek curriculum.
Learns IT functions of common learning spaces on campus to provide on-time trouble shooting for faculty and students.
Assists in the capturing of student attendance, reporting results to faculty leadership as required.
Attends live Zoom learning sessions and provides administrative support for small group breakouts, recordings, and technical functions (like screen sharing).

UME Administration (10%)

Develop cooperation and cross-functional teamwork while participating in a group; working toward solutions which generally benefit all involved parties.
Establish and then document best practices and standard operating procedures relevant to core work responsibilities.
Support Office of Medical Education events and curriculum sessions as needed.
Adhere to University procurement processes and policies to support the purchasing of necessary supplies for UME curriculum activities.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Pre- and Post-Clerkship Curriculum Manager.

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:

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:

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 and 3-5 years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas: Academic program coordination or administration, preferably in higher education or medical education, Curriculum management, instructional support, or learning management systems (e.g., Canvas, Oasis), Project or program management involving cross-functional stakeholders.
- 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 working within an academic medical environment.
Experience working with learning management systems (i.e. Oasis, Canvas).
Experience with curriculum management and coordination.
Experience developing spreadsheets and databases for reporting and tracking purposes.
Ability to work with ambiguity and changing educational requirements and regulations.

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.
Ability to align multiple, competing demands with established priorities, and enjoy the challenges of change.
Outstanding customer service skills.
Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion.
Attention to detail and organizational skills.
Must be extremely detail-oriented and efficient, with attention to accuracy.
Demonstrates initiative and works efficiently.
Able to work collaboratively with a large group of individuals.
Able to work independently without direct supervision.

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: Jenn Smith- JENN.SMITH@CUANSCHUTZ.EDU

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by 7/13/26

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $60,905- $81,613.

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.

Total Compensation Calculator

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
: Academic Services Primary Location
: Hybrid Department: U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 20038 - SOM-DEAN EO UME Schedule
: Full-time Posting Date
: Jun 29, 2026 Unposting Date
: Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Jenn Smith Posting Contact Email: JENN.SMITH@CUANSCHUTZ.EDU Position Number: 00786015

To apply, visit https://cu.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=40348&lang=en