Full-Time
Academic Administration
Denver Health
5,001-10,000 employees
Public hospital system providing comprehensive care
Compensation Overview
$211.2k - $359k/yr
Denver, CO, USA
In Person
Master's
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- A master's degree in clinical health sciences and/or research and health administration, or equivalent work experience, is required.
- At least 10 years of research and academic administration experience is required.
- A Certified Clinical Research Associate credential from the Association of Clinical Research Professionals or a Certified Clinical Research Professional credential from the Society of Clinical Research Associates is required.
- Demonstrated experience supporting research administration functions including strategic planning, infrastructure support, finance and budgeting, personnel management, grant and fund accounting and oversight, and clinical and regulatory compliance.
- Extensive experience interpreting and applying state and federal regulations related to research and academic issues, including work with non-government and industry sponsors.
- Proven experience in policy and procedure development, quality assessment, operational improvement, and customer service.
- Experience with conflict management and turnaround situations.
- Relevant experience in research business administration, Lean, grants and contract management, hiring, research finance and budgeting, and working with multiple stakeholders and community partners.
- Ability to continuously improve processes and implement Lean thinking to ensure high-quality customer service.
- Ability to monitor and control resources and oversee spending.
- Ability to evaluate relative costs and benefits to make appropriate decisions.
- Ability to negotiate and reconcile differences.
- Ability to systematically analyze problems, draw conclusions, and devise appropriate courses of action.
- Ability to recognize when something is wrong or likely to go wrong.
- Proficiency with technology platforms such as Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- 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 the academic mission and infrastructure, grow and maintain academic and industry partnerships, and identify areas for organizational growth or improvement.
- Present strategic planning and academic growth information to forums including the senior leadership team.
- Monitor industry trends, regulations, threats, and opportunities and assess their impact on Denver Health.
- Oversee operational integrity and research compliance with relevant regulations, including those of the National Institutes of Health, Food and Drug Administration, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and Office for Human Research Protections.
- Manage the use of external institutional review boards, Institutional Animal Care and Use Committees, CU Innovations, supplemental infrastructure functions, and contracts.
- Oversee development and continuous refinement of research workflows and improved research efficiency.
- Establish, implement, and maintain systems, policies, and procedures that support strategy and operational excellence.
- Serve as a visible organizational leader, mentor, and role model.
- Work with investigators, preceptors, program directors, and learners to support effective working relationships and positive academic experiences.
- Serve as an Academic Affairs ambassador to partner institutions and funders.
- Oversee the Research Operations and Sponsored Programs and Research Office teams.
- Staff, train, advise, and evaluate staff performance at multiple levels.
- Fill in for staff absences when necessary to achieve team goals.
- Provide resources, support, and tools to enhance employee engagement.
- Ensure communication between employees at all levels and senior leadership.
- Mentor, guide, and coach direct reports and build an organizational talent bench for succession planning.
- Gather and analyze information, draw conclusions, generate alternative solutions, and evaluate consequences.
- Organize data into summaries to monitor research and educational operations and initiatives.
- Extract insights from data to improve plan design and performance.
- Collect and analyze market data, establish evaluation methodologies, and track progress.
- Suggest implementation approaches and solutions to problems.
- Synthesize new research and develop effective strategies.
- Monitor and report key performance metrics.
- Oversee development and implementation of annual operating budgets for areas of responsibility.
- Manage operations within established guidelines and budgets.
- Contribute to annual budget planning by tracking staff-related income and expenses and other financial resources.
- Propose and prioritize expansion requests.
- Lead Clinical and Operational Leadership Team meetings for Academic Affairs.
- Oversee tracking and expenditures related to approximately $500 million in grant and sponsored program funding.
- Design and plan programs and policies for assigned functional areas.
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulators, and auditors.
- Create functional strategies and objectives and develop budgets, policies, and procedures supporting the infrastructure.
- Lead and coordinate system-wide initiatives reporting to the Chief Academic Officer.
Denver Health runs hospitals and clinics in Denver, offering services like emergency care, hospital stays, and outpatient visits, along with public health programs. It coordinates care through a network that links primary care, specialists, and hospital services, using shared records to guide treatment. It stands out as a large public safety-net system that serves uninsured and low-income patients and emphasizes care coordination across locations. Its goal is to provide access to high-quality care for all residents, reduce health disparities, and improve the Denver community's overall health.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
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Headquarters
Denver, Colorado
Founded
1860
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- May 2026 bond funding started a $20 million Westside clinic, expanding capacity by 33,000 patients yearly.
- June 2026 awards for maternity, sustainability, and value strengthen recruiting, payer relationships, and civic credibility.
- Aaron Eberhardt's April 2026 EMS appointment sharpens field-care leadership and improves prehospital integration.
What critics are saying
- Federal Medicaid cuts threaten roughly $65 million annually by 2032, crushing safety-net economics.
- Denver cut 2026 operating-agreement funding by roughly $5 million, exposing dependency on city politics.
- A sustained funding collapse ends Denver Health's mission and forces service reductions across emergency, behavioral, and outpatient care.
What makes Denver Health unique
- Denver Health owns Denver’s safety-net, EMS, jail, and behavioral-health infrastructure, making it indispensable.
- IMAP opened in December 2025, giving Colorado its first integrated medical-psychiatric inpatient unit.
- The system ranked No. 1 nationally for value of care in June 2026, reinforcing low-cost, high-need specialization.
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↑ 10%DHA and Brikwell purchase land from Denver Health for affordable housing. The Denver Housing Authority (DHA) and Brikwell have completed the purchase of 3.6 acres of land from Denver Health at 5000 Tower Road for Green Valley Vistas, a new affordable housing community that will provide 156 income-restricted homes for Denver families. This acquisition is a key milestone in this new development, enabling housing for households earning 30% to 80% of the Area Median Income. Green Valley Vistas is being developed through a partnership between DHA and Brikwell to address the growing need for affordable housing in northeast Denver. "This land acquisition brings Green Valley Vistas one step closer to reality for Denver families," said Joshua Crawley, DHA's interim chief executive officer. "We appreciate Denver Health's partnership and support in helping expand affordable housing opportunities in our community. We are also excited to partner with Brikwell on this important project, which will provide quality homes and create opportunities for families to thrive." The Denver Department of Housing Stability contributed $4.75 million to support the development, underscoring the city's commitment to expanding affordable housing options for Denver families. "As Green Valley Ranch grows, so must our involvement in keeping the neighborhood affordable," said Mayor Mike Johnston. "Families at Green Valley Vistas will pay less in rent, spend more time at the park and on the playground, and have an easier time finding great programming for their children to enjoy. That's the kind of investment we're proud to make in Denver." Green Valley Vistas, at 5000 Tower Road, will offer 49 three-and four-bedroom homes to help address Denver's shortage of family-sized affordable housing. The development will feature two residential buildings: a four-story building with shared amenities and a three-story building with a 5,700-square-foot Early Childhood Education Center. The community will provide about 175 parking spaces and a 3,500-square-foot park and playground for residents. "We are proud to partner with DHA on a development that will provide high-quality affordable housing for working families," said Tyler Elick, dhief development officer/partner at Brikwell. "Green Valley Vistas represents our commitment to building communities where residents have access to stable housing, educational opportunities, and neighborhood amenities." Green Valley Vistas will serve families seeking affordable housing in a neighborhood with access to schools, jobs, transportation, and community resources. Construction is expected to begin after financing and permitting are complete. Brikwell is a values-driven organization committed to building and preserving purposeful housing with a community impact. Founded in 2022, Brikwell has a portfolio of 1,355 units nationwide, with over 900 affordable housing units in development in its home state of Colorado. Goodman Commercial Real Estate Announces Sale of 6535 York Street in Denver Goodman Commercial Real Estate has announced the successful sale Realberry, a Colorado-based real estate investor and developer in commercial, multifamily, hospitality, residential, and mixed-use assets, today announced Avenue South
Denver Health receives Greenhealth Champion Award for sustainability efforts. Jun 11, 2026 Denver Health received the 2026 Greenhealth Champion Award from Practice Greenhealth, the nation's leading organization dedicated to environmental sustainability in healthcare, on June 11. The award recognizes Denver Health's ongoing commitment to strengthening its environmental performance and integrating sustainability into its operations, culture, and patient-care environment. Practice Greenhealth highlighted Denver Health's achievements amid a challenging national landscape for healthcare systems. The organization cited the health system's progress in reducing waste, improving energy efficiency, and advancing environmentally responsible practices that support community health. "Denver Health values environmental stewardship, and this award reflects our commitment to promoting health in all spaces," said Beth Gillespie, MD, hospitalist at Denver Health and chair of Physicians for Social Responsibility Colorado (PSR). "A healthy environment is essential for healthy people to thrive, and we are proud to continue this work on behalf of our patients and our community." Denver Health has pursued greater sustainability over several years. In 2024, it reached a milestone by switching from centrally piped nitrous oxide supplied by large tanks that remain open continuously to smaller portable tanks located in operating rooms that can be shut off when not in use. The change was motivated by two main factors: nitrous oxide is a potent greenhouse gas and an ozone-depleting substance. Hospitals nationwide lose significant amounts of it through leaks.
Denver Health awarded top quality improvement honor. June 11, 2026. America's Essential Hospitals recognized Denver Health for its Obstetrics (OB) Perinatal Addiction Recovery (OB PEAR) Program, which integrates substance use disorder screening, treatment and care coordination into routine prenatal and postpartum care to reduce maternal morbidity. The association presented Denver Health with the 2026 Gage Award for quality improvement at a June 11 luncheon at VITAL2026, in Minneapolis. "America's Essential Hospitals' recognition of Denver Health's PEAR program serves as powerful validation that their work is making a difference in the lives of women committed to having healthy babies. It also underscores the caliber and impact that can transform lives when care takes the whole person into consideration," said Donna Lynne, CEO of Denver Health. "PEAR is an example for many in how putting a system in place with the right purpose and focus can drive meaningful results." "At Denver Health, we meet every patient exactly where they are without judgment and with unwavering compassion," said Stefka Fabbri, MD, chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Denver Health. "Pregnancy can be a vulnerable time, especially for people navigating substance use or other complex challenges. Our OB PEAR team walks alongside patients through every step, supporting them in giving birth to a healthy baby while honoring their dignity, their goals and their lived experiences. This recognition affirms what our community already knows: Denver Health is a trusted partner for those who need us most." OB PEAR's team spans more than 15 clinical departments, including Obstetrics and Gynecology, Labor and Delivery, Postpartum Care, Social Work, Pharmacy and Behavioral Health. Peer recovery coaches from Operation CARE by HardBeauty hear patients' perspectives, particularly on birthing experiences and child protective services processes, to inform program design. Harm reduction efforts have identified 136 at-risk patients and distributed 174 naloxone kits. From May 2024 to August 2025, use of the validated 5Ps Prenatal Substance Abuse Screening Tool, a tool designed by the Institute for Health and Recovery to detect substance use in pregnant individuals, has exceeded 96%, with no disparities by race, ethnicity or payer. America's Essential Hospitals represents more than 400 hospitals dedicated to high-quality care for all, including those who face social and financial barriers to care. The Gage Awards, named after association founder Larry Gage, honor and share successful and creative member hospital programs that improve patient care and meet community needs. The Gage Award for quality improvement recognizes activities that improve the quality of care or that mitigate threats to patient safety. "Our essential hospitals continuously innovate to build health care for the future and meet the needs of their communities," said Jennifer DeCubellis, MA, president and CEO of America's Essential Hospitals. "The Gage Awards not only honor these mission commitments and problem-solving but also help us spread what works so all communities benefit."
Vibrant Denver Bond delivers $20 million for community Health Center. Published on May 04, 2026 Denver - Denver's Department of Finance (DOF) today announced the completion of the final step in delivering $20 million in funding for the Sam Sandos Westside Family Health Center. This afternoon, Denver City Council unanimously approved the Funding Assignment Agreement (FAA) between the city and Denver Health for the Sam Sandos Westside Family Health Center, allocating $20 million to Denver Health for the center. This project was approved by voters as part of the Vibrant Denver Bond. "We're proud to partner with Denver Health to serve more patients and serve them better," said Mayor Mike Johnston. "Milestones like these are powerful reminders of our commitment to voters, and we look forward to continued celebrations with the community over the course of the next six years." The new 82,000 square-foot clinic will allow Denver Health to serve an additional 33,000 patients a year, a roughly 30% increase in their current number. Services will include primary care, pediatric care, dental care, OBGYN, physical and occupational therapy, radiology and preventive services. Denver Health will also have the ability to provide X-rays, ultrasounds and CT scans at the new community health center; previously, patients had to travel downtown to receive that care. "Denver Health is a pillar of our community, and we applaud their commitment to serving all residents and visitors. This project helps to ensure Denver Health is able to continue serving our communities long-term," said City Councilmember Jamie Torres. "Denver Health is grateful to Denver voters for their ongoing support of our health system," said Donna Lynne, CEO of Denver Health. "Funding from the Vibrant Denver Bond is already in use as the rebuilding of the Sam Sandos Westside Family Health Center is underway. We look forward to bringing expanded health care services to our patients and community with the opening of this state-of-the-art medical home next year." The project team held a ceremonial groundbreaking in November 2025 and is set to officially break ground in Q2 2026. Construction is expected to be completed by summer 2027. According to Denver Health, there will be no interruption in care during construction of the new clinic. The old clinic, which had served patients around the Denver metro area for nearly 60 years, will eventually be demolished to make room for parking. Approved by voters in 2025, the $950 million Vibrant Denver Bond program is delivering 58 projects across Denver, including libraries, parks and recreation centers, cultural facilities, affordable housing, streets, bridges, and traffic/pedestrian/cycling safety improvements, this family health clinic, and a children's advocacy center. How to stay involved. About Denver GO bonds. General obligation (GO) bonds are a long-term debt instrument issued by state or local governments to fund public capital improvement projects such as roads, bridges, bikeways, public facilities and parks. This includes restoring, replacing and expanding existing capital assets. Local GO bond programs are authorized by Denver voters every 4-10 years and repaid through property taxes. Denver's bond programs include Elevate Denver, a 10-year, $937 million general obligation bond program approved by voters in 2017, RISE Denver, a five-year, $260 million general obligation bond program approved by voters in 2021, and Vibrant Denver, a six-year, $950 million general obligation bond program approved by voters in 2025. For more information, visit denvergov.org/gobonds. About the Denver Department of Finance. Committed to being the best financially managed city and county in the nation, the Department of Finance (DOF) unifies the financial and accounting functions of the City and County of Denver and provides residents easy access to key financial data through Transparent Denver. DOF is divided into the Office of the CFO and seven divisions, including the Assessor's Office, Controller's Office, Budget and Management Office, Capital Management and Financing, Real Estate, Risk Management and Worker's Compensation, and Treasury. For more information, visit Denvergov.org/finance. Tagged as:
Denver Health earns National Accreditation for Breast Care Center. April 30, 2026. Denver Health has been awarded accreditation by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), a program administered by the American College of Surgeons (ACS). The designation recognizes Denver Health's Breast Care Center as meeting rigorous national standards for quality, multidisciplinary care, and patient outcomes. In September 2025, Denver Health underwent an in-person site survey evaluating the Breast Program against more than 40 standards, including staff interviews, a facility tour, and a formal presentation. Following the review, the ACS granted full accreditation. The surveyor noted specific program strengths including "strong clinical staff," "resource center for patients," and administrative support. The accreditation covers the 2026-2028 cycle. "I am extremely proud that Denver Health has received NAPBC accreditation from the American College of Surgeons," said Laura Leonard, MD, Director of Quality and Patient Safety and co-director of the Breast Care Center. "This accreditation signifies that our Breast Care Center delivers coordinated, multi-disciplinary that supports timely diagnoses, individualized treatment planning, and continuous quality improvement. For our patients, it means access to nationally recognized standards, integrated care teams, and supportive services such as patient navigation which help guide them through every step of their breast cancer journey. As a safety-net hospital, this achievement carries special meaning. It reinforces our commitment to ensuring that every patient, regardless of circumstance, has access to high-quality, evidence-based breast care close to home. This milestone reflects years of hard work and dedication by our entire multidisciplinary team." "Breast accreditation aligns with all four of our department's vision pillars," said Fredric M. Pieracci, MD, MPH, Chair of Surgery at Denver Health. "It also aligns with the institutional mission to be the most trusted healthcare provider in Colorado. The impact of accreditation as a breast center on quality, patient outcomes, patient experience, and staff experience is well documented. Breast pathology also disproportionately impacts marginalized communities." The accreditation is the result of a broad team effort spanning surgery, medicine, emergency medicine, radiology, pathology and laboratory services, and executive leadership. "We have all been engaged in an ongoing and iterative effort to provide the highest quality of care for patients with breast cancer. The accreditation is a wonderful recognition of the care we are providing and will continue to provide for our patients," said Heather West, MD, Medical Oncologist and co-director of the Breast Care Center.