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Program Coordinator, Undergraduate Enrichment Programs

University of Colorado
$55100.00-$60000.00
paid time off, tuition assistance
United States, Colorado, Boulder
Oct 21, 2026
Requisition Number: 75617 Location: Boulder, Colorado City Boulder State Colorado Employment Type: University Staff Schedule: Full-Time Posting Close Date: 04-Nov-2026 Date Posted: 21-Oct-2026 Close All 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. Be Statements Be creative. Be impactful. Be Boulder. 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.