Assistant Director of Advising and IUT

Job Summary

The College of Communication, Media, Design and Information (CMDI) at CU Boulder encourages applications for an Assistant Director of Advising and IUT! CMDI is at the forefront of innovation in communication, digital technology, media, and design. CMDI offers an interdisciplinary education grounded in creativity, collaboration, and emerging technologies. Across seven academic departments and an independent PhD program, students, staff, and faculty work across fields to address complex challenges and shape culture in meaningful ways. CMDI is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community and seeks candidates who demonstrate a dedication to supporting historically underrepresented populations in higher education.

The CMDI Student Success & Advising unit advances student learning, persistence, engagement, and graduation through well-rounded, developmental advising and student success initiatives, and career readiness programming.

The Assistant Director of Advising and Intra-University Transfer (IUT) serves as a key member of the CMDI Advising Leadership Team and reports to the Director of Academic Advising and Student Success. This position provides leadership for the Intra-University Transfer program into CMDI and for CMDI’s academic minors. This role collaborates closely with academic departments, faculty, staff, and campus partners to support student success and strengthen the student experience from matriculation through graduation.

This position directly supervises professional advising staff and is responsible for the strategic leadership, assessment, and continuous improvement of the college’s IUT and minor programs. The Assistant Director develops and implements initiatives that support enrollment management, student retention, academic success, and operational effectiveness across CMDI.

This role also supports the operationalization of unit strategic goals and aligns advising initiatives with college and campus-wide priorities established by the CMDI Assistant Dean of Student Success.

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 Communication, Media, Design and Information (CMDI) is at the forefront of the revolution in communication, digital technology, and design. CMDI prides itself on offering students an interdisciplinary education with a focus on innovation and creativity! Our students and faculty from seven departments think across boundaries, innovate around emerging problems and create culture that transcends convention.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Academic Operations & Program Management

• IUT Program Management
• Under the direction of the Director of Academic Advising and Student Success, provide strategic leadership and oversight for CMDI’s IUT program, including processing, policy implementation, enrollment planning, assessment, and operational management for the summer, fall and spring cycles to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with university and college policies.