Job Summary
The Office of Undergraduate Education is accepting applications for
a Program Coordinator of Undergraduate Enrichment Programs (UEP)!
UEP is an academic community of highly engaged learners. Our
program model is dedicated to fostering participants' holistic
development as individuals, scholars, and professionals.
The Program Coordinator delivers comprehensive student support,
coordinates program activities, and offers academic success
coaching to participants in the Undergraduate Enrichment Program
(UEP). This role involves planning and managing events across UEP’s
distinctive programs, such as Boettcher Scholars, Norlin Scholars,
and Daniels Scholars. Additionally, this position supports scholar
recruitment, is responsible for scholarship administration,
provides personalized coaching to a select group of students, and
manages all aspects of the UEP office.
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 Office of Undergraduate Education (UE) is a campus office
reporting to the Provost, comprised of programs and offices that
serve all students across campus, including the University
Exploration and Advising Center (UEAC); the Program in Exploratory
Studies (PES); First Year Seminars (FYS); International Student
Academic Success Programs; Undergraduate Enrichment Programs (UEP)
(including Norlin and Boettcher Scholars; the Undergraduate
Research Opportunities Program (UROP); and the Professional and
Academic Conference Endowment (PACE)); the Top Scholarships Office;
International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS); Education
Abroad (EA); the Student Academic Success Center (SASC); the
Presidents Leadership Class (PLC); and three ROTC programs (Air
Force, Army, Naval).
Current key projects in UE include a focus on first-year academic
programs with the development of First Year Seminars; the
coordination of undergraduate academic policies; the development of
a coordinated campus advising structure; and the coordination and
assessment of campus retention and persistence initiatives.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
Event Planning and Coordination
- Design, organize, and oversee logistics for academic,
co-curricular, social, and cultural events across the UEP
programs.
Collaborate with the Chancellor’s Office, Boettcher Foundation,
and Daniels Fund to plan and carry out end-of-year events.
Develop and implement effective advertising strategies to
promote program events.
Assess event outcomes, prepare analytical reports, and
recommend improvements for future programming.
Scholarship Pre/Post Award Coordination and Tracking
- Stay informed about national and institutional trends,
policies, and best practices in scholarship program
management.
- Collaborate with departments, such as Scholarship Services, to
ensure scholarships are awarded accurately and in compliance with
all relevant policies and procedures.
- Supervise the allocation of scholarships to both new and
continuing students each semester.
- Maintain up-to-date scholarship applications, award letters,
and post-award documentation within the Scholarship Award
Management System.
- Update annual exceptions and ensure accurate data entry in the
Scholarship Award Management System.
- Organize application review processes, including assigning
reading groups, distributing rubrics, and handling communications
with volunteers.
- Monitor and record scholarship offers, acceptances, and
declines, and promptly cancel unaccepted awards.
- Collect and maintain scholarship data and monitor compliance
with scholarship requirements.
- Create scholarship requirement reports.
Holistic Scholar Support
- Provide individualized holistic support to UEP scholars.
- Coordinate comprehensive student support services as
needed.
- Design personalized success plans that address each scholar’s
academic and professional goals.
- Track student progress through regular mentoring sessions and
proactive communication.
- Facilitate connections to campus resources and
opportunities.
Office Management
- Maintain scholar cohort lists.
- Hire, train, and supervise 1-2 student assistants.
- Coordinate purchases of office, event, and instructional
supplies.
- Supervise all components of UEP course enrollment, including
verifying the CU Course Catalog reflects current offerings and
information.
- Oversee and maintain UEP’s email and social media accounts,
ensuring timely and professional communication.
- Develop and implement comprehensive communication strategies
for UEP scholars, using email, newsletters, flyers, social media,
and print media to keep all collaborators informed about
programming and events.
- Run all aspects of the UEP website.
- Update and maintain Program Coordinator and Student Assistant
handbooks to ensure accuracy and accessibility.
What You Should Know
- This position is fully on-site and requires a willingness to
accommodate a varied schedule that includes some evening and
weekend responsibilities.
- This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship now or in
the future.
What We Can Offer
The annual hiring range for this full-time position is
$55,100-$60,000.
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. In fact, CU Boulder has been named one of
Forbes' America's Best
Large Employers , ranking #4 among large employers in Colorado
and #28 among universities nationwide. Explore additional perks and
programs through the
CU Advantage program.
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What We Require
- Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and
relevant professional experience may be considered.
- 1+ years of professional experience in higher education,
student services, program coordination, or a related field.
- Experience planning, coordinating, and implementing events,
programs, or activities for a wide range of audiences.
- Experience providing direct student support, including
advising, mentoring, or connecting individuals with appropriate
resources and services.
- Experience handling administrative processes, maintaining
accurate records, and coordinating multiple projects with
contending timelines.
- Experience using databases, spreadsheets, and other technology
systems to track information, generate reports, and support program
operations.
What You Will Need
- Strong organizational and project management skills, with a
proven track record of prioritizing responsibilities, meeting
timelines, and balancing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to build positive relationships and provide
individualized, student-centered support to individuals from a wide
range of backgrounds, experiences, and needs.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with
campus partners and other collaborators.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment, demonstrate initiative,
solve problems, and adapt to changing priorities.
- Commitment to fostering an inclusive, supportive, and engaging
environment that promotes undergraduate student success.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication
skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with
students, faculty, staff, and external collaborators.
- Strong attention to detail and proven ability to maintain
accurate records, handle confidential information, and ensure data
integrity.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications or comparable
software, including spreadsheets, email, and document management
tools.
What We Would Like You to Have
- Experience working in a college or university setting,
particularly with undergraduate scholarship programs, honors
programs, or high-achieving student populations.
- Experience administering scholarships, coordinating application
and selection processes, tracking scholarship requirements, or
handling award documentation.
- Familiarity with scholarship management systems, student
information systems, or comparable databases.
- Experience providing holistic student support, academic
coaching, mentoring, or individualized student success
planning.
- Experience developing and implementing academic, co-curricular,
social, or cultural programs for undergraduate students.
- Experience developing communication and marketing materials
using email platforms, social media, websites, and graphic design
tools.
- Experience supervising, training, or mentoring student
employees.
- Knowledge of student development theories, student success
strategies, and promising practices in undergraduate
education.
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
November 4 , 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
