Program Manager

Job Summary

Leeds School of Business invites applications for a Program Manager for the Center for Ethics and Social Responsibility (CESR) ! This position builds and manages career-relevant student programming and is responsible for developing and growing partner relationships.

Key objectives for the role include developing and implementing student programs, working to increase student engagement, and advising students interested in sustainable business and ESG (environmental, social and governance risks and opportunities for business). The Program Manager also builds relationships in the sustainable business community with a focus on clean tech and clean energy. Additional duties include drafting and building marketing communications, tracking program performance data, and collaborating with partners at CESR, Leeds and CU on events, advising and initiatives that align with the university’s strategic goals.

The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

At Leeds, we have an outstanding vantage point, and while we’re located at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, we’re not talking about the scenery. Set in the heart of Boulder, Colorado—one of the nation’s most vibrant business communities—Leeds offers unparalleled access to world-changing entrepreneurs, national research institutions and award-winning faculty!

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Student Advising & Program Management

• Plan and implement student programs aligned with the Director’s strategy.
• Collaborate with the Center team in developing and implementing strategies to increase student engagement.
• Create opportunities to foster a sense of community among business students around sustainability and ESG and help them to build a strong bond with CESR.
• Advise students in career exploration, development, and placement. Advise student organizations.
• Collaborate with other Centers and units within Leeds to create programs, share resources, and build student networks.
• Track student engagement with CESR programs in Salesforce and communicate regularly with interested students.

External Partner Engagement

• Cultivate relationships with the clean energy industry, and other sustainability-relevant industries and organizations, in alignment with strategies set by Center leadership.
• Contribute to the Center's goals of engaging with diverse business communities.
• Create engagement opportunities for Leeds alumni to continue to connect with CESR to support Leeds' alumni engagement strategy.
• Develop and maintain a list of Leeds alumni and engaged community members working in clean energy and sustainability-related roles.
• Track all engagements with community members in Salesforce.

Collaboration on Operations & Marketing

• Collaborate across all CESR priority programs as an effective and active team member.
• Draft, build, and send digital communications including newsletters, marketing emails, and social posts.
• Serve as the point of contact for CESR with various Leeds and campus offices.

What You Should Know

This position offers a hybrid work modality with 3 days in person and 2 remote days per week. One evening or weekend day per month may be required depending on event needs.

What We Can Offer

The hiring range for this position is $60,000-$63,000. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits , including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder .

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What We Require

• A bachelor’s degree or a combination of education and/or relevant experience.
• 3 years of program management or community engagement experience.

What You Will Need

• Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Project management skills with the ability to balance multiple, simultaneous priorities.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Capacity for innovation and finding solutions.
• Ability to build rapport with a diverse group of partners.
• Interest in the field of clean energy, sustainable business, ESG, and diversity and inclusion.
• Interest in advising business students.
• Promotes creating an inclusive environment to reflect our values and vision at Leeds.

What We Would Like You to Have

• Experience in career advising.
• Experience in building community with students and growing student programs.
• Experience in the clean energy industry.
• Experience working in the sustainable business industry.
• Working knowledge of Salesforce and MarketingCloud.
• Experience in email and content marketing.
• Experience in event planning.
• Experience in curriculum development.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

1. A current resume.
2. A cover letter that specifically addresses how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.

You will not be asked to upload references at this time.

Please apply by June 21st, 2023 for consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs .

Posting Contact Information

Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources

Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu