Veteran and Military Partnership Coordinator

Job Summary:

Join the Injury and Violence Prevention Center (IVPC) at Colorado School of Public Health as the Veteran and Military Partnership Coordinator (Research Services Principal Professional). This position is a key member of the IVPC’s Firearm Injury Prevention Partnership Team and will develop new public and private sector partners and support partnership growth among federal and private funders, military and veterans serving organizations, and additional groups interested in supporting lethal means safety, specifically related to firearms, efforts among these populations. As part of these efforts to engage multiple groups focused on this work, this position will facilitate meetings with various audiences, also organize annual convenings to bring together key stakeholders to build relationships and advance collaborative, non-partisan efforts, as well as provide other administrative and operational support to CU FIPI.

This position must balance the input of varying military, Veteran, firearm industry, and public health constituents across the nation. This person must also be able to navigate the challenges of communicating on a controversial issue while respecting the diverse views and lived experiences of impacted communities and partners.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support partnership growth with organizations that provide services or support to military service members or veterans to promote lethal means safety and firearm suicide prevention, to include travel necessary to the establishment of relationships.

• Identify and develop relationships with private sector partners (specifically firearm industry organizations or corporations supporting veteran and military lethal means safety efforts) interested in supporting service members and veterans in promoting lethal means safety and firearm suicide prevention.

• Serve as FIPI’s liaison with key funding organizations (e.g., federal and state agencies, national foundations).

• Support the development and dissemination of resources produced by FIPI and affiliated faculty to key military and veteran partners.

• Build and grow relationships with university and campus partners, including the CU Anschutz Center for Combat Medicine Research, as well as individuals and groups at other universities, to align and advance lethal means safety efforts among military service members and veterans.

• Build and lead the Colorado Firearm Safety Coalition, to advance its shared goal of educating about suicide prevention and firearm safety in Colorado.

• Support and/or lead presentations and community outreach efforts on effective and respectful approaches to lethal means safety promotion and firearm suicide prevention.

This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) position and reports to the Firearms Industry Partnership Manager.

Work Location:

Hybrid – This position is located on the CU Anschutz Campus in Aurora, CO and is expected to work on site three days per week.

Why Join Us:

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 (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.

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:

• A bachelor’s in public health, business administration, public administration, social/behavioral sciences, physical sciences, nursing, healthcare, finance, accounting, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.

• At least 3 years of professional level experience working in or in partnership with military or veteran serving organizations, or with military or veteran populations as part of efforts focused on suicide prevention and/or mental health.

Substitution: 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:

• Background in the armed services and/or interest in supporting military and Veteran populations.

• Interest and experience in firearm suicide and injury prevention.

• Demonstrated experience with project management and/or event management. 

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:

• Excellent oral communication skills

• Comfort using Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Excel, Google, Zoom, and web applications.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally, with an emphasis on the ability to listen and speak to a variety of diverse audiences, communicate persuasively, and write proficiently.

• Ability to work with diverse groups of individuals in both academic and community settings.

• Ability to navigate challenging discussions on controversial topics in concise, transparent, and empathetic ways.

• Demonstrated high level of independence and individual time management of project tasks.

• Demonstrated experience in fostering a community that values a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

• Outstanding customer service skills.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.

How to Apply:

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

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to 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: Megan Freije, Megan.Freije@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Screening begins immediately and continues until September 28, 2026.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting target salary for this position has been established at

• $64,000 - $80,000 (1.0 FTE)

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.