Jobs UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO BOULDER

Student Engagement & Programming:

• Creates, designs, plans, and manages programs to support strategic goals of improving holistic wellness, increase student’s sense of belonging, fosters an environment that supports academic success, and helps develop connections to the larger campus and local communities.
• Coordinates and leads portions of large-scale Engineering Connections student engagement programs, including Engineering Launch, summer orientation programming, and family support initiatives.
• Supports implementation of fall welcome events within CEAS and Williams Village
• Develops and assesses student learning and program outcomes for events and programming initiatives, using data to inform, enhance, and improve program offerings.
• Work collaboratively with campus partners that support and work with student engagement and programming initiatives.
• Manages program budgets for both large- and small-scale programming and department initiatives that this role oversees.
• Plans, coordinates and collaborates with campus and CEAS partners to build a robust programming platform and curriculum to navigate resources for student wellness based on wellness frameworks (8 Dimensions of Wellness, Okanagan Charter, etc.)
• Develops and implements service-learning initiatives that integrate community engagement with the First-Year Experience curriculum to promote student development and civic responsibility.
• Supports student staff at events by directing their work in a meaningful way through program planning, budgeting, scheduling, and outreach to campus partners.
• Works with identified faculty/departmental staff to organize fall semester major dinners to increase faculty engagement with Engineering Connections students.
• Assists Academic Success Program Manager with logistics for academic success workshops and programming.

Strategic Collaboration:

• Receives & shares updates regarding current student trends and programmatic efforts with CEAS partners like the Student Support & Advising Services team including both Academic Advising & Academic Success, the Campos Student Center, RAP/LLC programs, Service Learning & Impact in Community Engagement (SLICE), Health Promotions, and the embedded CAPS services to inform collaborations and programming opportunities.
• Serves as a trusted resource for student support for staff and faculty involved in the Engineering Connections First Year Experience.
• Serves on a programming team for Engineering Connections in conjunction with the Events & Community Building Coordinator and the Assistant Director of First Year Experience to lead the vision of programming in the residential community.
• Supports Admitted Buff Day, Engineering Sampler, and other events to increase engagement with potential CU Boulder CEAS students and their families.
• Collaborates with student organizations and student societies to design programs and initiatives that engage first-year students around wellness, service learning, and academic success.
• Participates in campus-wide meetings, committees, and working groups to stay informed of campus initiatives, foster cross-campus collaboration, and find opportunities to enhance program impact.

Student Supervision & Management:

• Supervises 3-5 student employees, providing direct supervision, mentorship, and evaluation; fostering professional growth, accountability, and a culture of excellence.
• Assists or leads the processes to recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate student employees.
• Provides guidance to student employees to set goals for performance and deadlines in ways that contribute to the department’s goals and vision.
• Ensures that all federal, state, university, and departmental hiring procedures are followed.

• Provides oversight for an annual budget of funds for student events and programs.
• Maintains accurate budget expenditure records and plans for future contingency funds.
• Administers all fiscal processes with maximum integrity and timeliness.
• Follows all federal, state, university, and departmental budget procedures.

Other:

• Other related duties as assigned which could include supporting and working Engineering Connections events, committee appointments, providing informational and passive programming, and facilitating presentations.
• Participates in professional development opportunities that increase knowledge and understanding of First Year Experience, engineering education, student involvement, etc.

At the University of Colorado Boulder, we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County’s largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with partners at all levels throughout the institution.
• Demonstrated ability to independently perform a wide range of event planning, programmatic, administrative, and technical responsibilities associated with this position.
• Ability to thrive in an uncertain work environment, displaying optimism, flexibility, and adaptability.
• Knowledge of cultural change agency, empowerment, and anti-racism practices and theory.
• Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in a higher education setting.
• Demonstrated experience working with students with a developmental/holistic approach to support academic and transitional success.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team and within a collaborative work environment.
• Exceptional organizational, planning, and analytical skills.\Ability to make triage decisions and requests, prioritize multiple projects, and work calmly in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated passion for student success and well-being.
• Dedication to direct engagement with students, student mentoring, and student empowerment.
• Sensitivity to and appreciation of cultural, political, and geographical differences, with the ability to work well with faculty, staff, and students from around the world.