Change Management Associate

University of Colorado CU Anschutz Medical Campus

Office of Information Technology

Change Management Associate

Position #803486 – Requisition #27762

* Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers *

The Office of Information Technology has an opening for a full-time University Staff (unclassified) Change Management Associate position.

Does this describe you?

Does orchestrating and guiding the people-side of organizational change energize you? How about being integral to large, complex, projects supporting strategic initiatives that save and improve lives? Are you enthusiastic about creating successful change management strategies and plans? Is relationship building second nature to you? Do you enjoy helping all types of people understand the impact, benefits, and challenges of change; defining what success looks like? If the answer to these questions is a resounding yes, then being a Change Manager Associate (CMA) on the Delivery Excellence team may be the place for you!

Our work helps our partners understand the best possible outcomes and solutions. Here are some examples of what a CMA at Anschutz Medical Campus does:

• Ensure that projects meet objectives by increasing adoption and usage of new/improved technology tools, business processes, and organizational structures
• Work closely with departmental and campus leadership, governance structures, and system-wide stakeholders to understand the environment and needs associated with change plans
• Actively plan and implement plans for formalized change management initiatives. Create actionable deliverables for communications, training, sponsorship, and resistance/stakeholder management
• Lead project coordination for change management activity including communications
• Consult and coach project teams on planned changes, and how to manage those changes
• Engage and support senior leaders in their role as sponsors of change by increasing leadership buy-in through information findings and change management knowledge
• Define and measure success metrics for report to the changing organization, as well as into IT Governance for review and lessons learned
• Build and maintain relationships with OCM (Organizational Change Management) peers across the university system contributing to the betterment of the overall OCM practice

What are we looking for?

An authentic personality and someone who thrives on change with the ability to work in ambiguous situations; resilient with a propensity to persevere. We are building our OCM practice and need someone who can help us shape a strong group.

• Knowledgeable in change management processes and best practices
• Knowledge of project management processes and lifecycle
• The ability to articulate messages to a variety of audiences and who has excellent active listening, presentation, and organizational skills
• Able to navigate a complex political environment, working with people of varying skills and knowledge
• Exemplifies positivity with strong relationship and team-building skills
• Strong analytical skills and exceptional time management capabilities
• Strong skills in translating technical issues and matters to non-technical audiences

 

Qualifications

 

We also have a few Minimum Requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree business, management information systems, or closely related field.
  • Substitution: Work experience in the occupational field or specialized subject area of the work assigned to the job may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the degree.
• 1-2 years’ of project management experience – exposure and practical working experience on projects

Required: Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

And would love to see these additional qualifications, but they are not required:

• 1 year of experience in an organizational change management role
• Prior experience in higher education, technology or a related field
• Certification in an applicable field such as project management, change management, technology services/implementation, or business administration

Why work for OIT?

We value our team members and strive to achieve work life balance, inclusivity, and a FUN working environment. Click HERE  to view testimonials from OIT Employees about why they enjoy working for OIT!

The Office of Information Technology (OIT) works to advance the University mission by providing innovative technology solutions and services to the CU Denver Anschutz Medical Campuses, their constituents and partners. Click here to find out more about the Office of Information Technology

OIT formed with the vision of becoming the primary organization that university constituents utilize to solve their information technology challenges. To meet this vision, it was clear that a culture that put our constituents at the center of our service offering was necessary. OIT began working to build a culture of six core values, Service, Professionalism, Leadership, Innovation, Community, and Excellence (SPLICE) through our focus on TEAM – Trust, Empower, Appreciate, and Motivate.  Click here to find out more about OIT’s Culture  

We believe diverse teams are more innovative and make better decisions! In OIT, we strive to create a workplace where team members feel heard, valued, and have a sense of belonging. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities and all veterans. We are committed to diversity and equity in education and employment.

About the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of transformative science, medicine, education and patient care. The campus encompasses the University of Colorado health professional schools, more than 60 centers and institutes, and two nationally ranked independent hospitals – UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital  and Children’s Hospital Colorado  – that treat more than two million adult and pediatric patients each year. Innovative, interconnected and highly collaborative, the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus delivers life-changing treatments, patient care and professional training and conducts world-renowned research fueled by over $650 million in research grants. For more information, visit www.cuanschutz.edu .

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING  Benefits and offer 10 holidays  a year including exceptional amounts of vacation and sick leave! 

See for yourself: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits  and https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/leave-policies

Conditions of Employment:

This position may require some occasional weekend and evening assignments as well as occasional availability during off-hours for participation in both scheduled and unscheduled activities.

This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule of on-site work and working locally remote. The work schedule will be based around core working hours in Colorado Mountain Time.

Must be willing and able to travel between campuses (Denver Campus and Anschutz Medical Campus)

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will be responsible for travel expenses related to the interview process and any relocation expenses, if applicable.

Parking expenses for employees are not covered by the university. To review parking options please visit the link below and select your appropriate campus:

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The University of Colorado has a requirement for COVID-19 vaccinations and full completion thereof by 9/1/21 or upon start date.  Information regarding this requirement, and exemptions can be found at: https://www.cu.edu/vaccine-requirement

Salary and Benefits:

The salary range (or hiring range ) for this position has been established at $60,000 to $80,000.  

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. Try out our Total Compensation Calculator:  http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

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 is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits

 
  
Special Instructions to Applicants: Application Deadline:
Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers.

We value the thoughts you put into a Cover Letter and would like to see your Resume/CV, and List of References.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by 10/15/2022. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered. Diversity and Equity:
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 [email protected].

CU Denver 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, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

CU Denver 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.    Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References Application Materials Instructions: Required Application Materials:
To apply, please visit: http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers and attach:
1. A letter of application which specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications
2. A current CV/resume
3. List of three to five professional references (we will notify you prior to contacting both on and off-list references)

Questions should be directed to OIT Human Resources at [email protected]   
Job Category
: Information Technology 
Primary Location
: Aurora 
Department: U0001 — DENVER & ANSCHUTZ MED CAMPUS – 60131 – ADM-AVCOIT Administration 
Schedule
: Full-time 
Posting Date
: Oct 10, 2022 
Unposting Date
: Ongoing 
Posting Contact Name: OIT Human Resources 
Posting Contact Email: [email protected] 
Position Number: 00803486