Job Summary
The Colorado Law School welcomes applications for a Faculty
Coordinator! This position provides high-level technical,
financial, and administrative support to both permanent and adjunct
faculty. This role manages a wide range of tasks, including
academic proofreading, manuscript submissions, exam administration,
and course management. The coordinator also oversees faculty
development budgets, handles purchasing and reimbursements,
develops and manages web pages, and establishes organizational
systems to support faculty in achieving their scholarship,
instructing, and service goals.
This fast-paced position requires strong interpersonal,
communication, and executive support skills, with a commitment to
continuous improvement. Operating with minimal supervision, the
coordinator plays a key role in advancing Colorado Law’s mission
and maintaining its standard of excellence.
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 the
Colorado Law School ,
we are an engaged, diverse, and welcoming community of students,
staff, faculty, and alumni who help one another succeed. Our
selective admissions process keeps our student body small, enabling
our faculty, staff, alumni, and community to invest deeply in each
student’s success. Because we take our responsibility to educate
and train future lawyers very seriously, our curriculum, research
centers, and experiential learning opportunities are crafted to
prepare students for success in today’s changing legal
environment.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
Law Faculty Scholarship and Teaching Support:
- Online Course Development - Collaborate with faculty to develop
and create online course content. Digitize and transform existing
academic content into highly engaging material on the course
management platform Canvas and other e-learning platforms. Assist
with updates, provide feedback, and troubleshoot technological
issues. Manage course elements such as syllabi, announcements,
class materials, assignments, quizzes, and student submissions. Act
as a liaison between students and faculty.
Course Administration - Manage course rosters, seating
assignments, attendance records, and the ordering and distribution
of textbooks and course materials.
Manuscript Support - Assist faculty in preparing scholarly
manuscripts for publication in both print and electronic media.
Provide expert proofreading, content review, revision, and
formatting of manuscripts, course materials, and exams, adhering to
Bluebook style for law journal articles or the Chicago Manual of
Style for book publishing. Secure copyright permissions in support
of scholarship.
Publication Management - Prepare and submit materials for
publication to academic law reviews and journals. Track and manage
publication offers, rejections, and expedite requests. Assist in
disseminating scholarly manuscripts in print and electronic
form.
RA and TA Hiring - Facilitate the hiring process for Research
Assistants (RAs) and Teaching Assistants (TAs) by drafting position
descriptions, creating job advertisements, and coordinating with
the Career Development Office (CDO) and Human Resources in posting
positions and scheduling interviews.
Law Faculty Technical and Administrative Support:
- Website Management - Manage faculty web pages on the CU Law
website using specialized software (Web Express, Access), including
updating bios, photos, CVs, and publications on a regular basis.
Develop and maintain web pages for faculty special projects.
- Orientation and Integration - Facilitate the onboarding process
for new law faculty members, ensuring their smooth integration into
the CU system.
- Recommendation Letter Preparation - Prepare and expedite
recommendation letters on behalf of faculty for students via print
and online platforms, such as OSCAR for the court system.
- Committee Support - Provide support of varying complexity for
law faculty members' service on faculty committees and search
committees, if schedule permits.
- General Assistance - Provide comprehensive support in response
to a variety of requests from law faculty, addressing their
educational, research and scholarship needs.
Financial Management and Procurement:
- Payments and Reimbursements - Process domestic and
international payments and reimbursement requests for law faculty
via Concur and Marketplace systems.
- Procurement and Compliance - Complete procurement and financial
paperwork for payments to consultants and external affiliates,
including non-employee reimbursements and honoraria. Collaborate
with the Director of Fiscal Operations & Compliance to ensure
compliance with university procurement policies.
- Travel Coordination - Coordinate individual and group travel,
including pre- and post-travel procurement processes.
- Budget Management - Manage faculty development fund budgets,
research assistant support, grants, and other funds available to
faculty. Make purchases to support faculty teaching, research, and
scholarship needs. Ensure financial tasks are completed in a timely
manner to meet timelines.
Law School Program Support:
- Program and Project Coordination - Provide administrative
support for assigned programs, initiatives, and special projects.
Coordinate meetings, communications, materials, and related
logistics.
- Faculty Projects and Pro Bono Support – Assist faculty with
programmatic, research, and administrative needs related to special
projects and pro bono activities.
- Website Content Management - Develop and maintain program
webpages in collaboration with faculty, directors, fellows, and
other collaborators.
- Newsletter and Materials Management - Develop program
newsletters by coordinating with directors, faculty members, and
fellows to produce and edit content. Create visual text and imagery
design concepts using the app Canva and other software for print
and electronic communications and publications.
Examination Management:
- Examination Preparation - Manage pre-and post-examination
processes. Prepare midterm and final law exam content for faculty
by providing high-level proofreading, editing, and content review.
Develop and distribute instructions to students prior to the
exam.
- Electronic Exam Administration - Create and program electronic
exam documents into exam software. Maintain the exam tracking
system and troubleshoot software issues. Generate answer and
analysis reports for faculty.
- Examination Administration - Coordinate and track examination
process, recommending modifications as necessary. Work with the Law
School Registrar’s Office, Student Affairs, and the Law Library to
ensure smooth exam processes. Maintain confidentiality and ensure
security of exam administration.
- Grading Support - Assist faculty in exam grading by verifying
grading calculations.
What You Should Know
This position has the ability to work in a hybrid work modality,
with 3 days a week required to be in person during the academic
year, and 2 days a week required to be in person during the summer.
The position has an anticipated work schedule of Monday – Friday
during regular business hours.
What We Can Offer
The salary range for this position is $58,000 - $61,880
annually.
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 collaborative. Be resourceful. Be Boulder.
What We Require
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience may
substitute on a year-for-year basis.
- 2 years of relevant, professional experience.
What You Will Need
- Strong proofreading and editing skills.
- Quick learner of university systems and procedures.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
- Ability to quickly learn and use web-based applications and
platforms.
- Self-starter with process improvement skills.
- Strong independent and team worker.
- Adaptable, with excellent communication and organizational
skills.
- Professional, diligent, and confidential.
- Capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced
environment.
- Committed to fostering inclusivity and positive
relationships.
What We Would Like You to Have
- 3 years of professional or executive administration
experience.
- Experience working in a higher education setting.
- Experience supporting faculty, executives, or management.
- Experience with University of Colorado systems, policies, and
procedures.
- Experience with Canvas LMS, Concur Travel and Expense, Web
Express, Canva, and/or Exam4.
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
August 30, 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
