External Relations Strategist (Denver/NE Region)

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences | Center for Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention

Job Title: External Relations Strategist (Denver/NE Region)

Position: #00743481 – Requisition: #36163

Job Summary:

Located at the University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, the Center for Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention coordinates Colorado’s response to the misuse of medications such as opioids, stimulants, and sedatives. The Center’s mission is to reduce prescription drug misuse and abuse in Colorado by developing policies, programs, and partnerships with the many state agencies, organizations, and community coalitions addressing one of the Colorado’s major public health crises. The Colorado Consortium for Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention (Consortium) is the community engagement core of the Center.

This position will serve as an External Relations Strategist for the Denver Metro and northeast region. Counties in that region include Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Cheyenne, Denver, Elbert, Kit Carson, Larimer, Lincoln, Logan, Morgan, Phillips, Sedgwick, Washington, Weld, and Yuma.

External Relations Strategists further the mission of the Consortium by supporting local and regional community partners (such as community coalitions, local public health agencies, treatment providers, law enforcement, and elected officials) under the guidance of the External Relations Principle Professional, Director and Assistant Director. The primary purpose of this position is to provide technical assistance, knowledge of resources, and subject matter expertise to community partners as they plan and implement local and regional interventions to address the drug overdose crisis.

Providing these services will require approximately 30% travel, sometimes multiple days in a row, to provide adequate assistance to community partners. Additional support will be provided through Zoom and other means of virtual participation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Building and maintaining relationships with partners and stakeholders in the region.
• Providing technical assistance as applicable (i.e., local strategic planning support, identification of available tools and programs, education surrounding policy and advocacy efforts).
• Connecting community partners with available resources from the federal, state and local level.
• Providing input from community stakeholders to the Consortium and its partners as they continue to develop resources and implement strategies at the state level.
• Developing and delivering presentations as requested by community partners.
• Representing the Center/Consortium at community events.
• Working closely with other members of the External Relations team.
• Collaborate to discuss community concerns and identify solutions.
• Bring resources to other counties that are under-resourced.
• Discuss opportunities to strategically partner between counties (especially between counties that share a public health department, treatment services or harm reduction services).
• Identify promising practices that could be replicated in other parts of the state.
• Provide work coverage during absences.
  
  

Work Location:

Remote – this role is eligible to work remotely, but the employee must live in the Denver/northeast region of Colorado.

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado’s Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, located at the Anschutz Medical Campus, is an internationally renowned School of Pharmacy and a top tier school (ranked #20/top 15% out of 143 pharmacy schools in the country). At the Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, we are committed to excellence and innovation in professional, graduate and post-graduate education; scholarship and research; patient-centered care; public health advocacy; and societal leadership and engagement. Together, our innovation, discoveries and engagement with our communities improves the health and well-being of society.

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.

Diversity and Equity:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnically minoritized individuals, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community and all veterans. In addition, the Anschutz Campus has also been recognized as an Age-Friendly University. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in behavioral health, business, public health, public relations, nursing, social work, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.
• One (1) year of professional level experience in public health.
  
  

A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior training and/or experience in the field of substance use prevention, intervention, harm reduction, treatment, or recovery.
• Experience providing technical assistance to community organizations such as community coalitions, local public health agencies and elected officials.
• Three (3) years of experience at a local, county, or state public health agency.
  
  

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.
• Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Public speaking and meeting facilitation skills.
• Capable of navigating quick changes with little notice, while ensuring collaboration amongst all stakeholders.
• Organized, manages time effectively.
• Problem-solving skills.
  
  

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: Gina Olberding, gina.olberding@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until March 3rd, 2025.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $50,000 - $67,000.

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: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

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.

University Staff

Job Category

External Relations

Primary Location

Remote

Department

U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver

Schedule

Full-time

Posting Date

Feb 11, 2025

Unposting Date

Mar 3, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

Posting Contact Name

Gina Olberding

Posting Contact Email

gina.olberding@cuanschutz.edu

Position Number

00743481