SafeHomesCO Program Manager

SafeHomesCO Program Manager

Join the Colorado School of Public Health as a SafeHomesCO Program Manager (Research Services Program Manager). This position is a key member of the school's Injury and Violence Prevention Center (IVPC) and will be responsible for day-to-day operations and overarching implementation of the SafeHomesCO Program activities. This program equips professionals who provide home-visit public health services with the knowledge and skills to discuss firearm injury and opioid overdose risk with parents, guardians, and caretakers. The program consists of training and provides safety kits to households which contain firearm locking devices, storage for medications, and educational materials that encourage secure storage of firearms and medications.

This role involves program promotion, curriculum development, training coordination and facilitation, stakeholder communication, and program evaluation. Candidates should have strong organization and communication skills, an interest and / or background in injury and violence prevention (particularly related to firearms and / or opioids), and the ability to navigate the challenges of communicating on controversial issues while respecting the diverse views and lived experiences of impacted communities and partners.

Key Responsibilities :

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the SafeHomesCO program, including curriculum development and refinement, training platform, and program materials.
• Develop and manage project timelines and milestones; monitor and report on program performance and outcomes.
• Support efforts to identify ongoing funding partners and business models for sustainability of the program.
• Facilitate virtual and in-person team meetings, including scheduling, calendar invites, and minute-taking.
• Lead partnership development in Colorado by identifying and developing relationships with state and / or community agencies that provide home visiting services.
• Lead outreach with interested training recipients and partner organizations.
• Lead efforts to collect participant feedback and evaluate program effectiveness.

This position will be offered as part-time (0.5 FTE) to full-time (1.0 FTE) depending on candidate preference and availability. This position reports to the Associate Director of the Firearm Injury Prevention Initiative.

Work Location : Hybrid This position is located on the CU Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, CO and is expected to work on site three days per week. In-person attendance at program trainings across the state of Colorado is expected.

The Colorado School of Public Health (ColoradoSPH) is a unique and collaborative graduate school that combines the collective expertise of three Colorado universities : the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus (CU Anschutz) in Aurora, Colorado State University (CSU) in Fort Collins, and the University of Northern Colorado (UNC) in Greeley, Colorado. The Colorado School of Public Health is the only accredited school of public health in the Rocky Mountain Region, attracting top tier faculty and students from across the country, and providing a vital contribution towards ensuring our region's health and wellbeing. The school's faculty, staff, and students work together to share knowledge and conduct innovative research and community service to actively address public health issues including chronic disease, access to healthcare, environmental threats, emerging infectious diseases, costly injuries, and more.

The Injury and Violence Prevention Center (IVPC) is a collaborative initiative of the ColoradoSPH and the CU School of Medicine. The IVPC drives evidence-based prevention of injuries and violence through research and by providing training, education, and dissemination to community partners and practitioners. This position is a key member of the IVPC and will support the development, implementation, and expansion of the SafeHomesCO program, an educational program of the IVPC and the CU Firearm Injury Prevention Initiative (FIPI).

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Questions should be directed to : Erin Kelly, Erin.Kelly@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins : Screening begins immediately and continues until October 24, 2025.

Anticipated Salary Range : The starting target salary for this position has been established as $67,000 - $84,000 (1.0 FTE). The above salary 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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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.

As the School of Public Health located within the University of Colorado on the Anschutz Medical Campus, we are committed to developing and sustaining a faculty, staff, and student body that reflects a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. We advocate for and actively lead efforts and activities to build a community that treats people with dignity, respect, and compassion among the school's students, staff