Temporary Advancement Project Manager
Requisition Number:
64784
Location:
Boulder, Colorado
City
Boulder
State
Colorado
Employment Type:
Temporary Staff
Schedule:
Full-Time
Posting Close Date:
08-Jun-2025
Date Posted:
29-May-2025
Job Summary
The Office of Advancement encourages applications for a Temporary Advancement Project Manager! This role will play a significant role in supporting initiatives for the Campaign Planning & Strategy team as the CU Boulder Division of Advancement embarks on its first campus-based comprehensive campaign. This position is responsible for leading all aspects of key initiatives for the Campaign team as well as partner teams within the division. This work will ensure critically important projects remain on track as the campus progresses toward a more public launch in alignment with CU Boulder’s 150th celebration. This position formally reports to the Senior Director of Campaign Planning & Strategy.
This position will navigate duties that are variable and sophisticated in nature and is tasked with exercising a high level of discretion and confidentiality, especially as it relates to assigned responsibilities with donors, faculty, staff and other constituents. This role applies skills and knowledge in multiple administrative functions, but many responsibilities reflect a distinct Advancement and constituent engagement component.
This position will navigate duties that are variable and sophisticated in nature and is tasked with exercising a high level of discretion and confidentiality, especially as it relates to assigned responsibilities with donors, faculty, staff and other constituents. This role applies skills and knowledge in multiple administrative functions, but many responsibilities reflect a distinct Advancement and constituent engagement component.
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
At CU Boulder Advancement, we are committed to fostering an environment where everyone matters and all can thrive. This dedication is rooted in our core values and our mission to drive impactful fundraising and engagement. Our team actively engages in learning, reflection, and the transformation of systems, policies, and practices that perpetuate oppressive ideologies—including racism, sexism, ableism, and heterosexism. We recognize our responsibility to lead by example in building a supportive and inclusive culture for both internal colleagues and external partners. We hold ourselves accountable through individual and divisional goals that continuously assess our progress, growth, and outcomes—ensuring alignment with our mission and values every step of the way.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
Project Management
- Complete key advancement-related tasks, including planned operations, events, and communications.
- Coordinate the tracking and management of tasks related to campaign projects, often using Microsoft Excel.
- Initiate, schedule, and coordinate internal and external meetings.
- Work closely with the Senior Director on the tracking, stewardship and engagement of volunteers and advisors for Advancement.
- Use Asana as a project management system.
- Use the donor database, CU Ascend, to collect information about constituents, gifts/pledges, proposals, and other aspects of Advancement work.
- As needed, attend meetings, take detailed notes, and support timely, organized follow-up on all action items and decisions.
- Provide event support and preparation as vital.
- Supervise special projects.
- Connect with Advancement colleagues and other campus partners to assess the status of campaign projects and, in partnership with the Senior Director, determine what is needed to move the projects forward.
- Support the creation, review, and distribution of campaign-specific materials.
What You Should Know
- This is a temporary, full time position anticipated to last into mid-January 2026. There may be an opportunity to extend this appointment based on business needs.
- This position has the ability to work a hybrid schedule with 1-2 days per week on campus and 3-4 days remote.
What We Can Offer
The pay range is $32.00 - $38.00 per hour.
Benefits
Temporary positions at the University of Colorado are not benefits-eligible, however, all positions are eligible for paid sick leave.
Be Statements
Be effective. Be impactful. Be Boulder.
What We Require
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience combination of education and experience.
- 1+ years of professional, job-related experience that includes strong organizational and project management skills.
- Software Used: Microsoft Office products, Office365 including SharePoint and OneDrive, Zoom, Teams, Asana, donor tracking software (Salesforce/CU Ascend), DocuSign.
What You Will Need
- Phenomenal organizational skills with an ability to independently navigate competing priorities in a constantly evolving environment.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Experience tracking and reporting data.
- Knowledge of fundraising, donor relations, and alumni relations standard methodologies.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in completing tasks.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Customer service experience.
- Ability to maintain and cultivate professional working relationships with colleagues in Advancement and across campus, as well as external partners and vendors.
What We Would Like You to Have
- Experience in a non-profit or higher education environment.
- Experience working in customer service and/or an operations-focused role.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly in the SharePoint environment.
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 June 8, 2025 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