Neuromodulation Section Manager

Job Summary:

The Neuromodulation Section Manager provides administrative and operational leadership for the Neuromodulation Section within the Adult Psychiatry Division. In partnership with the Executive Director of Precision Neuromodulation in Psychiatry, Medical Director of Interventional Psychiatry, and the Adult Psychiatry Administrative Director, this role supports the section's research and clinical enterprise, with responsibility for day-to-day operations, people management, financial stewardship, grants and contracts, workforce funding and effort allocation, and section assets.

The Section Manager works across CU Anschutz and affiliated partners to coordinate complex clinical and research workflows, manage multiple funding sources with distinct spending restrictions, support the full grant lifecycle, develop and execute contracts, and maintain sound fiscal and operational practices. The role also develops team capability in CU Anschutz administrative processes, supports faculty and staff effort and funding management, oversees section-owned physical and intangible assets, and helps package and communicate the section's accomplishments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide section-level administrative and operational leadership in partnership with the Executive Director of Precision Neuromodulation in Psychiatry, the Medical Director of Interventional Psychiatry, and the Adult Psychiatry Administrative Director. Directly supervise the Program Manager and Finance Specialist, provide backup leadership for the Program Manager's team of more than 10 staff, supervise deep brain stimulation (DBS) coordinator, and support staff training and development.

• Partner with CU Medicine and industry stakeholders to achieve insurance billing for clinical and research workflows, such as fMRI-guided transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)

• Manage the section's portfolio of funding sources and their associated spending restrictions, including UCHealth funds, School of Medicine funds, CU Foundation gift funds, auxiliary speedtypes, startup packages, AEF and DEF speedtypes, and clinical revenue held through CU Medicine. Ensure expenditures and funding decisions align with applicable restrictions and University requirements.

• Lead grants and contracts administration in collaboration with principal investigators, Psychiatry Research Innovations, the Office of Grants and Contracts, CU Innovations, CU Medicine, and the Procurement Service Center. Support proposal submission, notices of award, award setup, post-award administration, grant transfers from prior institutions, revenue and expense agreements, and subcontracting.

• Manage staff and faculty effort allocation and funding within the section. Support personnel effort reporting; coordinate with the Senior Business Services Manager in Adult Psychiatry on FTE allocation for shared collaborator faculty, and work with the Finance Specialist on funding changes, payroll expense transfers (PETs), and journal entries (JEs).

• Coordinate clinical and research operations with the University of Colorado Hospital, CU Research Imaging Center, CU Brain Imaging Center, and other partners, with particular responsibility for clinical imaging workflows and related operational coordination.

• Maintain primary responsibility for section-owned physical and intangible assets, including TMS machines, coils, computing infrastructure, software, and other equipment. Track assets, warranties, and contracts, manage depreciation in alignment with CU accounting requirements, and report depreciation information to CU accounting teams.

• Develop the section team's knowledge and consistent use of CU Anschutz processes for fiscal management, procurement, grants management, personnel effort reporting, and FTE and funding management

• Support the continued growth and expansion of the Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Program, including coordination of clinical, operational, and program development activities.

• Develop and support outreach strategies to increase awareness of the DBS Program among patients, referring clinicians, and community partners, and facilitate appropriate patient recruitment and referral pathways.

• Support development of educational and informational materials related to DBS and other interventional psychiatry services.

• Provide administrative oversight and project management for the development and implementation of an Interventional Psychiatry Fellowship, including coordination of curriculum development, training requirements, recruitment, and institutional approval processes.

• Coordinate across Psychiatry, Neurosurgery, and other relevant clinical and administrative partners to support DBS and broader interventional psychiatry program initiatives.

• Support the Executive Director and Medical Director in packaging and communicating the accomplishments of the section to funders and other interested persons.

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:

CU Department of Psychiatry sets the standard for education and training of leaders in psychiatry and mental health care, conducts ground-breaking research that aims to eradicate suffering due to psychiatric and substance use disorders, provides ready access to state of-the-art mental health preventions and interventions across the continuum of care, and collaborates with the community and other key stakeholders to promote well-being among all Coloradans. We accomplish this vision in a manner that respects, values and advocates for the dignity and worth of each individual and family.

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%25 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: 15/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 Psychology, Business Administration, Health Administration, Finance, or a related field.

• Four years of progressive professional experience in an academic setting including experience administering grants in an academic setting, experience managing research operations in an academic setting, and experience directly supervising three or more individual contributors

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:

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Health Administration, or a related field.

• Four or more years of experience managing a group of 10 or more people.

• One year of experience in managing a manager of individual contributors.

• Familiarity with University of Colorado systems such as Epic, CU Marketplace, MyBI, CU Data, A2E, HCM, FIN, and Smartsheet.

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:

• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite, with an emphasis on Excel.

• Demonstrated leadership, staff supervision, coaching, and team-development skills, including the ability to provide leadership across both direct and indirect reporting relationships.

• Familiarity with neuromodulation and imaging concepts and modalities that will be applied in the section, such as EEG, TMS, (f)MRI, DTI, DBS.

• Knowledge of complex financial and fund management, including the ability to manage multiple funding sources with different spending restrictions and to apply sound fiscal controls.

• Knowledge of academic research administration, including pre-award and post-award grant processes, contract administration, subcontracting, and grant transfers.

• Ability to manage personnel effort, FTE, and funding allocations and to support personnel effort reporting, funding changes, payroll expense transfers, and journal entries.

• Strong analytical and organizational skills, with advanced ability to work in Microsoft Excel and manage detailed financial, operational, and workforce information.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, hospital partners, imaging centers, central administrative offices, and other internal and external stakeholders.

• Ability to manage physical and intangible assets throughout their lifecycle, including inventory tracking, warranties, contracts, depreciation, and related accounting coordination.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A cover letter describing relevant job experiences as they relate to the listed job qualifications and interest in the position

2. Curriculum vitae / Resume

3. Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Questions should be directed to: Anthony Pfaff

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by October 30, 2026.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $77,021 - $97,970

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.

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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 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.