Location: Boulder, Colorado
City:
Boulder
State: Colorado
Employment Type: University Staff
Schedule: Full-Time
Posting Close Date: 07-Apr-2026
Date Posted:
24-Mar-2026
Job Summary
The College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Colorado Boulder is accepting
applications for The Program Manager for Career Readiness and Lifelong Success position! The College of A&S is buzzing with curricular and
co-curricular activity that prepares our students for successful and rewarding lives after graduation. To amplify this energy, coordinate
and expand existing opportunities, and develop high-impact programs, we are creating a new position within the College. The Program Manager
for Career Readiness and Lifelong Success will lead A&S initiatives geared toward making vital connections to benefit undergraduates in the
short, medium, and long term. Through coordinating across units to clarify the landscape of current opportunities for enhancing career
readiness, launching and leading new programs in this critical arena, and communicating these offerings to all collaborators (students,
advisors, faculty, and others), this position will aid students in optimizing the A&S degree and experience. The key goals for this position
are to support lifelong success of our students and to help them envision and equip their “future selves.”
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
College of Arts and Sciences at CU Boulder is the intellectual core of the university, conducting research, scholarship, creative work and
education in more than 60 fields. Our research generates new knowledge, solving some of the world’s most critical problems.
The
college leads nationally in undergraduate and graduate education in the natural sciences, social sciences and arts and humanities, bringing
world-class research and scholarship to our students, both in and out of the classroom.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will
Be
Coordination and Communication across Programs, Offices, Units, and Teams:
- Communicate and collaborate
independently with a wide range of College and University partners to expand student access to Career Readiness programming and
opportunities - Ensure that Student Success-related Career Readiness programming complements College level and campus level
initiatives - Coordinate Student Success Career Readiness initiatives in A&S Academic Advising & Coaching, the Honors Program, the
Miramontes Arts & Sciences Program, and the A&S Residential Academic Program - Develop and maintain a web presence for A&S Career
Readiness opportunities and materials - Coordinate A&S Faculty Fellows program to partner with academic departments and divisions
to craft and generate awareness of Career Readiness opportunities - Communicate with Recruitment & Student Resources to educate
prospective students and their families about complex Career Readiness initiatives that are integrated into the undergraduate student
experience - Partner with A&S Academic Advising Center, Communications team, and other College units to develop student centered
communication channels to cultivate broader access to experiential learning opportunities
Mentorship Programming:
- Expand
student access to meaningful and effective mentorship that strengthens academic success, prepares students for future career paths, and
complements existing mentorship programs at CU - Work independently to facilitate mentorship opportunities for students with A&S
faculty and staff - In collaboration with the Office of Community Engagement, campus Career Services, alumni relations, and other
relevant units, connect current A&S students to former students and industry partners to facilitate mentorship and networking
opportunities - Engage a complex network of alumni groups, faculty, staff, employers, and other groups to assist students in building
significant mentorship connections
Experiential Learning & Curricular Programming:
- Collaborate with the A&S Curriculum
team, academic divisions, and departments to support development of 1-credit Career Readiness courses that correspond with A&S
majors - Create and maintain a repository of Career Readiness course sample lesson plans and resources
- Develop and maintain
resources for students to explore research and internship opportunities in the College of Arts & Sciences, at the University of Colorado
Boulder, and with industry partners - Coordinate with A&S Team Student Success units, divisions, and departments to communicate
opportunities to students - Create and communicate database of majors, minors, and certificates that offer internship
opportunities - Promote student employment opportunities for A&S undergraduates to gain valuable job
experience - Coordinate with A&S Team Student Success units, divisions, and departments to strengthen and expand experiential learning
opportunities
Other Duties as Assigned:
- Recruit, train, supervise, lead, and mentor student employees in support of the
work described above - Complete other duties as assigned by Associate Dean for Student Success
What You Should Know
This position is required to adhere to the College of Arts & Sciences to work modality expectations for student-facing
roles. Currently, this includes the option of a hybrid work schedule that includes a minimum of 2 days per week on campus.
What We Can Offer
The annual salary for this full-time position is $62,400 – $72,554.
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.
Be Statements
Be creative. Be impactful. Be Boulder.
What We
Require
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
- 3+ years of experience working in a higher education
environment - An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute
What You Will Need
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently to resolve issues
- Attention to detail and accuracy in
College of Arts & Sciences and CU Boulder processes - Ability to interpret and apply university policies and procedures
- Strong
relationship-building and collaborator engagement - Organizational skills to handle multiple tasks across multiple
units - Ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams, departments, and divisions
- Data analysis and interpretation to
inform strategic decisions and program improvements - Proficiency with Microsoft 365 collaboration tools for document management and
team collaboration - Effective independent and team-based work, with excellent communication, interpersonal, and
organizational - skills for engaging diverse audiences
- Strong analytical and multitasking skills, with a shown capacity to
handle complex assignments
What We Would Like You to Have
- 5+ years of experience working in a higher
education environment - Competence in using spreadsheets, databases, and university systems
- Experience working with CU Boulder
College of Arts & Sciences divisions and student support units
Special Instructions
To apply, please
submit the following materials:
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
We may request references at a later time.
For
consideration, please apply by April 7, 2026.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For
consideration, applications must be submitted 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.
