Student Support & Engagement Program Manager – Buckley Center for Sustainability Education
Requisition Number:
69282
Location:
Boulder, Colorado
City
Boulder
State
Colorado
Employment Type:
University Staff
Schedule:
Full-Time
Posting Close Date:
19-Jan-2026
Date Posted:
05-Jan-2026
Job Summary
We invite applications for a Student Support & Engagement Program Manager (PM) position at the Buckley Center for Sustainability Education (BCSE)! The PM will work collaboratively with the Faculty Associate Director for Student Engagement (FAD) and the rest of the BCSE team to develop student experiences inside and outside the classroom to build confidence, competence and capacity to understand, experience, communicate, and celebrate sustainability. Reporting to the BCSE Director of Operations, the PM enhances and advances BCSE faculty and staff expertise as they provide support for student-focused activities across all fields, schools and colleges at CU Boulder, including courses, workshops, consultations, performances, retreats, asynchronous resources, and related professional development activities. The PM also helps to nurture and advance OVCS and campus-wide sustainability initiatives, as well as the common core curricular focus on sustainable futures.
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.
Who We Are
The University of Colorado Boulder has launched the Buckley Center for Sustainability Education (BCSE), a bold new initiative under the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Sustainability (OVCS), supported by a transformational gift. The goal of the center is to further integrate and expand sustainability education into the curriculum offerings across all of CU Boulder’s departments and degree programs, elevate the campus’ baseline sustainability literacy, and develop the university as a leader in sustainability education nationally and internationally.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
- Partnering with the FAD and entire BCSE team to develop and support sustainability-focused student internships and project-based learning from logistics to co-envisioning.
- Partnering with the FAD and entire BCSE team to support the SPIKE Student Scholars.
- Partnering with the FAD to design and report on the ways student voices are imagining the value of this new initiative on campus
- Providing undergraduate and graduate student opportunities to be heard and supported on their sustainability education paths
- Identifying and creating ways to amplify the voices of students who care about sustainability
- Tracking and evaluating student contributions to BCSE, campus, and beyond
- Co-creating sustainability educational content to showcase student experiences and work
What You Should Know
- The work schedule will consist of traditional business hours (8:00am-5:00pm), with occasional requests for evening and/or weekend event staffing.
- This position is expected to work in a hybrid format with some in-person and some remote work as prioritized by the business needs of the office.
- Once the center's physical location is established, this position is expected to provide regular, in-person staffing at the center to ensure coverage during campus regular operating hours.
What We Can Offer
The annual salary range for this full-time position is $80,000 - $82,000.
Benefits
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.
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What We Require
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field (environmental studies, environmental design, climate science, environmental or climate communication)
- 5 years of related experience.
What You Will Need
- Commitment to equitable and inclusive approaches, a kind spirit towards the work, and a willingness to explore blind spots and continue growing in ethical partnership
- Extensive experience in climate and sustainability education, including collaboration with local and national networks
- Pedagogical experience, particularly applied and/or experiential education
- Spirit of curiosity and joy engaging with students of all fields, willingness to play and explore in the co-creation of relevant and emergent student engagement, someone who truly enjoys co-creating with students
- Tolerance for non-hierarchical planning built on consensus building, slower than business-as-usual, moving at the speed of trust, messy at times before clarity and order find their way, improvements made through collective reflection on consecutive iterations
- Experience in program coordination, partner collaboration, and monitoring/evaluation practices
- Strong facilitation skills, with experience designing and facilitating workshops, conversations, and public events
- Ability to work closely with educators, students, sustainability and climate education providers and national education leaders
- Excellent writing, communication and time management skills
- The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
What We Would Like You to Have
- Master's or PhD in relevant field (environmental studies, environmental design, climate science, environmental or climate communication)
- Experience working with educators, students, and campus staff, as well as national climate education groups and networks
- Experience and extensive knowledge of sustainability, science training, and climate change education
- Knowledge of the sustainability education community at CU, in Colorado, and nationally
- Familiarity with CU Boulder's sustainability, environment and climate change initiatives
- Experience in co-designing curriculum and teaching resources with educators
- Experience with inclusive pedagogy and equity assessment
- Background in building community-based networks and supporting transdisciplinary partnerships
- Consistent track record of developing and delivering professional development for educators
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:
- A current resume.
- A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.
We may request references at a later time.
Please apply by January 19th, 2026 for consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Posting Contact Information
Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources
Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu