Associate Chief Academic Administration

Job Summary

The Associate Chief Academic Administration (ACAA) is a member of the leadership team of Academic Affairs and reports directly to the Chief Academic Officer. Under minimal supervision, the position oversees administrative and operational functions for Academic Affairs and the Research Operations and Sponsored Programs and Research Office (SPARRO) teams. This ACAA establishes strategy, oversees all sponsored program and research award budgets, assures compliance for all research and educational functions enterprise wide, and facilitates the growth of Denver Health's research and education enterprise related to its academic mission.

Essential Functions

• Planning and Strategy:

  • Develop, implement, and lead strategic, operational, financial, and business development efforts for Academic Affairs.
    • Oversee academic strategic planning, in partnership with leaders across the organization.
      • Recommend strategic initiatives that advance and strengthen the academic mission and infrastructure, grow and maintain existing and new partnerships with key academic and industry partners, and identify critical areas for growth and/or improvement within the organization that will better enable the delivery of research and educational offerings.
        • Present on strategic planning and academic growth to forums including the senior leadership team.
          • Maintain awareness of industry trends, regulations, threats, and new opportunities to provide key insights on impact to Denver Health.