"Program Assistant / Peer Mentor - Post-Baccalaureate Program"

Job Summary

The Division of Continuing Education at the University of Colorado, Boulder invites applications for a Program Assistant / Peer Mentor for the Post-Baccalaureate Health Professions Program! This role combines administrative support with peer mentoring, offering guidance and support to fellow post-baccalaureate students while assisting with the program’s admission process as well as day-to-day program operations. The position reports to the Pre-Health Program Director.

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 Division of Continuing Education (CE) at the University of Colorado Boulder is committed to providing high-quality, innovative, and lifelong learning opportunities to a diverse student population by extending CU's educational resources to the Boulder community, the State of Colorado, and beyond.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Administrative Support

• Provide administrative and operational support to the Program Director and Admissions Manager of the Post-Baccalaureate Health Professions Program
• Serve as the primary manager of the program's email accounts:
  • Supervise and triage all incoming messages in a professional manner within two business days of receipt
  • Respond directly to routine, in-scope inquiries using established guidelines and templates
  • Forward complex, sensitive, or out-of-scope messages to appropriate staff
• Assist with keeping the program's webpages and resources current and accurate
• Provide logistical support for program activities, such as sending out announcements, scheduling events, and preparing program materials
• Assist the Admissions Manager by reviewing applications, corresponding with applicants and accepted students, scheduling interviews, and potentially serving as an admissions interviewer
• Assist with basic data entry and internal tracking in accordance with program procedures and FERPA guidelines
• Participate in a staff meeting every 1-2 months (typically 1.5 hours in duration) and occasional special-topic meetings, as needed

Peer Mentorship & Student Support

• Serve as a peer-based point of contact for incoming and current post-baccalaureate students via in-person meet-ups, email, phone, text, and/or Zoom
• Offer peer-level guidance advised by personal experience as a student in the program; topics may include academic strategies, use of campus resources, and day-to-day logistics relevant to post-baccalaureate students
• Connect with professionalism, discretion, and empathy when interacting with prospective and incoming students
• Refer students to appropriate staff members and campus resources when questions fall outside the scope of the role

What You Should Know

This will be an on-call position, so weekly work hours will be variable. The peer mentor/tutor must be available to work up to with a flexible schedule, to include evening availability, for up to 15 hours per week.

What We Can Offer

The rate for this permanent, part-time position is $24.70.

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

• Completed bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Completion of 18+ credit hours of math/science pre-health prerequisites while enrolled in the Cohort-Based or Individually Designed Post-Baccalaureate Health Professions program at the University of Colorado Boulder.
• Active engagement in the program's pre-health advising services, with attendance at a minimum of three pre-health advising sessions (individual appointments and/or group advising sessions/workshops) since March 1, 2025.

What You Will Need

• A high degree of personal responsibility, self-motivation, and attention to detail.
• Exemplary interpersonal skills, with the ability to act with diplomacy, tact, and patience.
• Ability to work independently and appropriately prioritize multiple projects and requests to meet varying goals.
• Willingness to work in an environment that may require flexibility, including occasional evening work to accommodate staff meetings, presentations, or events.
• Appreciation for and openness to working with students from a wide variety of backgrounds and educational pathways.
• Desire to serve as a peer mentor with current students, with the goal of promoting the students’ academic success, pre-health preparation, and sense of community.
• Interest in representing and promoting the program in verbal and written communications with prospective students.
• Strong interest in and alignment with the mission of the Post-Baccalaureate Health Professions program.

What We Would Like You to Have

• Interest in learning more about post-baccalaureate program admissions and participating in the application review process.
• Interest in assisting with program website editing and content updates.
• Experience with administrative projects requiring proven organizational skills and attention to detail.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

1. A current resume that states how you meet the “What We Require" qualifications listed above.
2. In lieu of a cover letter, please submit a separate document that provides short (~1 paragraph) responses to the prompts below:
   • Why are you interested in joining the Post-Baccalaureate Health Professions program team?
   • Why do you feel a position that blends behind-the-scenes administrative work with interactions with prospective and current students would be a good fit for you?
   • What are your academic and professional plans over the next year, and how would this position fit into those plans?

We may request references at a later time.

Please apply by April 2, 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.