What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director of Student Employment position at University of Colorado Boulder?
Summary
Job Summary
The division of Student Affairs is encouraging applications for the Assistant Director of Student employment position! The Assistant Director for Student Employment will develop and lead a comprehensive vision for student employment, ensuring it meets the needs of approximately 7,500 students working on-campus annually and prepares them for the 21st-century workforce. This role involves establishing and overseeing a comprehensive strategy that ensures equitable access to high-impact on-campus job opportunities and maintaining a dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
There are 3 additional areas of responsibility: campus partnerships, supervision and leadership. This position will be the main point of contact between Career Services and Financial Aid, with additional working partnerships with Student Affairs Communications and Campus Human Resources. This role will serve on the Career Services’ Leadership Team, oversee a department committee, manage the departmental budget for student employees, and supervise a professional staff member. The Assistant Director will represent CU Student Employment at various conferences and actively participate in the National Student Employment Association.
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
Career Services at CU Boulder plays a crucial role in the success of our students and alumni. As part of the Student Affairs division, we provide personalized career advising, helping individuals understand how their skills can meet the needs of the world as well as how to articulate their strengths to potential employers effectively. We work closely with each college to deliver focused career education that connects students' classroom learning with career options. As the recruiting hub on campus, our strong employer partnerships enable us to offer practical skills development and facilitate valuable professional connections. Additionally, we provide essential experiential learning opportunities, such as on-campus jobs and internships. Through these efforts, we bridge the gap between education and career success, ensuring our students find the way to their future goals.
We firmly believe that our strength and creativity stem from the diversity of our community. We acknowledge and celebrate the myriad of identities and backgrounds that each member brings to our campus — including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, religion, socioeconomic status, veteran status, citizenship status, and more. Understanding that these identities do not exist in isolation but intersect in complex ways, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every individual feels seen, valued, and empowered.
We acknowledge the existence and impact of systemic barriers–like biases and power structures– that can influence career paths and professional development, and we are dedicated to helping navigate these challenges. To achieve this, we strive to understand and help navigate systemic barriers through targeted programs, comprehensive support services, and equitable career development opportunities. We pledge to nurture a culture where differences are not only accepted but are recognized as a source of strength and enrichment for our entire community.
Responsibilities
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
Student Employment Strategy
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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Be impactful. Be strategic. Be Boulder.
What We Require
To Apply, Please Submit The Following Materials
Please apply by April 9, 2025, 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.
Job Summary
The division of Student Affairs is encouraging applications for the Assistant Director of Student employment position! The Assistant Director for Student Employment will develop and lead a comprehensive vision for student employment, ensuring it meets the needs of approximately 7,500 students working on-campus annually and prepares them for the 21st-century workforce. This role involves establishing and overseeing a comprehensive strategy that ensures equitable access to high-impact on-campus job opportunities and maintaining a dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
There are 3 additional areas of responsibility: campus partnerships, supervision and leadership. This position will be the main point of contact between Career Services and Financial Aid, with additional working partnerships with Student Affairs Communications and Campus Human Resources. This role will serve on the Career Services’ Leadership Team, oversee a department committee, manage the departmental budget for student employees, and supervise a professional staff member. The Assistant Director will represent CU Student Employment at various conferences and actively participate in the National Student Employment Association.
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
Career Services at CU Boulder plays a crucial role in the success of our students and alumni. As part of the Student Affairs division, we provide personalized career advising, helping individuals understand how their skills can meet the needs of the world as well as how to articulate their strengths to potential employers effectively. We work closely with each college to deliver focused career education that connects students' classroom learning with career options. As the recruiting hub on campus, our strong employer partnerships enable us to offer practical skills development and facilitate valuable professional connections. Additionally, we provide essential experiential learning opportunities, such as on-campus jobs and internships. Through these efforts, we bridge the gap between education and career success, ensuring our students find the way to their future goals.
We firmly believe that our strength and creativity stem from the diversity of our community. We acknowledge and celebrate the myriad of identities and backgrounds that each member brings to our campus — including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, religion, socioeconomic status, veteran status, citizenship status, and more. Understanding that these identities do not exist in isolation but intersect in complex ways, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every individual feels seen, valued, and empowered.
We acknowledge the existence and impact of systemic barriers–like biases and power structures– that can influence career paths and professional development, and we are dedicated to helping navigate these challenges. To achieve this, we strive to understand and help navigate systemic barriers through targeted programs, comprehensive support services, and equitable career development opportunities. We pledge to nurture a culture where differences are not only accepted but are recognized as a source of strength and enrichment for our entire community.
Responsibilities
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
Student Employment Strategy
- Develop and lead a vision of student employment that meets the needs of students working on campus (an average of 7,500 each year) and that will prepare them for the 21st century workforce.
- Establish and oversee strategic and measurable goals for student employment with a focus on ensuring equitable access to high impact student employment opportunities that help students achieve post-graduate success.
- Identify, track and analyze key performance metrics related to student employment activities and partnerships, generating insights to inform strategic decision-making and program enhancements.
- Stay abreast of the student employee landscape and advocate for critical changes (such as increased hourly wages or policies) on behalf of student employees and/or campus departments.
- Demonstrate a dedication to an inclusive environment for all and advocate that on-campus job opportunities are equally accessible to all students.
- Maintain and build knowledge of career development (rooted in NACE competencies and career readiness), employment and recruiting trends, college student development, and other related topics as appropriate.
- Convene and lead an ongoing working group of supervisors of student employees to change the culture of student employment to be a high impact practice
- Represent On-Campus Student Employment at CU Boulder regionally, and beyond at conferences and other professional development events.
- Actively participate in the National Student Employment Association.
- Partner with Campus Human Resources to:
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, local, university, and departmental regulations.
- Build and implement a performance appraisal framework for student employees.
- Implement and maintain a conflict resolution framework for student employees and their supervisors.
- Support pipeline hiring program and identify opportunities to develop full-time employee engagement opportunities for student employees.
- Partner with Financial Aid to promote the benefits of hiring work study students.
- Serve as a consultant for on-campus employers for student employee development related questions and triage employee relations issues to Human Resources.
- Serve as a liaison to on-campus departments with student employee needs. Develop and nurture relationships within the programs and departments, building deep, functional knowledge of the needs of that program/department and consult on standard methodologies when enhancing and/or creating new student employee roles.
- Supervise the Student Employment Coordinator who is responsible for maintaining on-campus employers in Handshake, the Student Employee of the Year Award process, resources for student employee supervisors, and the On Campus Job fair.
- Set performance and project objectives, provide coaching, feedback, and guidance throughout assignments, and assess performance through an annual review.
- Participate in the Career Services’ Leadership team which includes ongoing professional development, weekly meetings, collaborating on initiatives, and applicable committees
- Serve as co-chair of Career Services student staff advisory board.
- Lead the Career Services’ Student Supervisors Committee; ensure Career Services’ student employees are engaged in work that is high-impact and internship-like and that students achieve professional success post-graduation.
- Maintain and update department student employee budget. Consult with Career Services’ student supervisors on pay rates, position responsibilities, and growth opportunities for student staff.
- Collaborate with the Employer Relations Team to cultivate an understanding of off-campus employer needs and foster a strategic alignment that bridges the gap between campus employment and workforce development.
- Partner closely with MySkills program manager to ensure foundational skills are integrated into student employee initiatives including job descriptions, resources, and trainings.
- Attend Career Services’ departmental meetings and applicable events and meetings hosted by Student Affairs’ and/or Campus.
- Support All Hands on Deck events.
- Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm (7:30-4:30pm during the summer months). Hybrid work: minimum of 3 days on campus and up to 2 days off campus each week. Some weekend and evening work may be required when it aligns with the strategic goals of Student Affairs and/or Career Services.
- The salary range is $71,000 - $75,000 per year.
- Additional Compensation Details: Onboarding assistance is available within Student Affairs division guidelines.
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 .
Be Statements
Be impactful. Be strategic. Be Boulder.
What We Require
- Bachelor's degree.
- 5 years of professional or relevant work experience (Career Services, HR, or Higher Education Student Development).
- Supervision Experience.
- Proven ability to develop and implement strategic plans.
- Strong advocacy skills to promote policy changes and equitable access.
- Demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive environment.
- Experience in implementing DEI initiatives within an organization.
- In-depth understanding of NACE competencies and career readiness.
- Ability to identify strategies for student employee’s engagement and ongoing development.
- Strong collaboration skills to work with various campus departments and external organizations.
- Experience in developing and maintaining effective communication strategies.
- Proven experience as a successful supervisor of student or professional staff.
- Skills in delegating, balancing workload and identifying professional development opportunities.
- Strong project management skills to oversee multiple initiatives.
- Ability to set objectives, provide guidance, and review work products.
- Experience in managing budgets and financial resources.
- Participate in student employment related professional associations and conferences.
- Ability to represent the organization at regional and national events.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills to engage with students, staff, and faculty.
- Ability to measure the success of programming and efforts through clear goal setting, data and information collection, and reporting.
- Experience working on student employment at higher education institutions.
- Experience hiring and leading teams of student employees.
- Experience working in Human Resources.
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.
Please apply by April 9, 2025, 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.
Salary : $71,000 - $75,000
