What are the responsibilities and job description for the Managing Director, Engineering Residential Community position at University of Colorado Boulder?
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Job Summary
The College of Engineering & Applied Science (CEAS) at CU Boulder launched Engineering Connections (EC) in Fall 2023 to support the academic, social, career, mental health and wellness needs of its students. Using a comprehensive and inclusive approach to student recruitment, persistence, and comprehensive success, the First-Year Experience (FYE) in Williams Village seeks to intentionally bring together all the resources necessary to create an equitable and robust student experience.
In partnership with the Engineering Connections Faculty Director, the EC Managing Director provides key leadership to a very engaged professional and student staff with a focus on team building, the empowerment of others and the layered cultivation of an EC culture rooted in core, agreed-upon values. As the campus representative for Engineering Connections, the Managing Director works closely with the Director of Residence Life, Residence Life Associate Director for Educational Initiatives, New Student & Family Programs Office, and multiple CEAS partners and collaborators to collectively plan and coordinate EC initiatives.
The position is responsible for knowing trends and high-impact practices in student success—especially related to first-year student onboarding, engagement, and persistence—along with how to build community in an academic environment and support student developmental landmarks. The position is also responsible for a robust culture of professional development, risk taking, innovation and assessment. The Managing Director will need to be highly entrepreneurial, flexible, and adaptable, while leading a team of staff in the same and in embracing uncertainty.
This strategic leader will supervise several CEAS staff, all of whom will be based on-site at Williams Village in support of the community.
Who We Are
Founded in 1893, CEAS at CU Boulder is the second largest of seven schools and colleges at one of the nation's top public research institutions. As Colorado's flagship university, CU Boulder has selective admissions standards and a comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate programs.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
Leadership and Management of Engineering Residential Community:
- Partners with the Faculty Director and other collaborators on managerial operation and providing strategic direction for the Engineering Connections Residential Community.
- Partners with the Faculty Director to develop an annual budget that reflects evolving needs, challenges and opportunities.
- Leads staff in the execution of programmatic elements related to:
- First-Year Experience (includes new first-year and transfer students)
- Academic Initiatives (as relates to Williams Village and first-year)
- Program Administration
- Events and Community Building
- Leads implementation of data-driven continuous improvement and assessment for all functional areas, including data analytics and predictive modeling, student success modeling.
- Manages physical spaces needed for all functions (in partnership with Residence Life).
Strategic Collaborations:
- Liaises with Student Affairs, Residence Life, Housing & Dining, CAPS, and other partners at Williams Village.
- Liaises with CEAS Assistant Dean for Students and Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Education on student services in Williams Village.
- Cultivates relationships with students and staff to develop more streamlined approaches to programmatic collaboration, innovation, and adaptation.
Supervision:
- Supervises direct and indirect reports, trains and oversees the professional development of the staff supporting Engineering Connections, including providing mentoring, recommending conferences and professional presentations, and supporting an increase in professional responsibilities.
- Manages the day-to-day work of the Assistant Director, First-Year Experience and the Coordinator of Business Operations.
- Evaluates performance (annually and ad-hoc) for coaching and performance feedback, setting goals, cultural leadership, and any disciplinary action as needed.
- Ensures compliance with University and College policies.
- Approves leave requests and monthly timesheets.
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- Undertakes other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
- Stays apprised and current on relevant University and State of Colorado policies and procedures.
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Participates in professional development activities and serves on unit, college or campus committees as applicable.
What You Should Know
Generally, the position follows standard business hours, Monday through Friday, though there may be occasional work hours outside of standard business hours. This position may be eligible for a hybrid work modality, consistent with the College of Engineering and Applied Science Hybrid Work Policy.
What We Can Offer
The starting salary range for this position is $85,000 - $105,000 annually. Relocation assistance is available within department guidelines.
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What We Require
- Bachelor's Degree in higher education, STEM, or related field and four years of progressive professional experience in a higher education environment including first year programming experience at an institution of higher education.
- 3 years of supervisory experience of professional staff.
- Equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute.
What You Will Need
- Demonstrated ability to independently perform a wide range of event planning, programmatic, administrative, and technical responsibilities associated with this position.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
- Ability to thrive in an uncertain work environment, displaying optimism, flexibility, and adaptability.
- Ability to train and guide others in a nebulous work environment.
- Ability to lead change management across the organization.
- Demonstrated experience working with students with a developmental approach to support academic and transitional success.
- Outstanding customer service skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team and promote a strategic and collaborative work environment.
- Exceptional organizational, planning, analytical, and technical skills.
- Ability to work autonomously, prioritize multiple projects and requests, and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated passion for student success and well-being.
- Commitment to direct engagement with students, student mentoring, and student empowerment.
- Sensitivity to and appreciation of cultural, political, and geographical differences, with the ability to work well with faculty, staff, and students from around the world.
What We Would Like You to Have
- Master’s Degree in higher education, STEM, or related field.
- Five years of progressive professional experience in a higher education environment including first year programming experience at an institution of higher education.
- Three years experience developing and leading collegiate first-year experience or related educational programs.
- Three years of in-person student facing or student programmatic experience at an institution of higher education
- Five years of supervisory experience of professional staff.
- Demonstrated experience in leadership, supervisory, and program management roles.
- Progressively responsible experience in ideation and collaboration in bringing a common vision to life.
- Experience working with STEM students in a higher education setting.
- Experience in higher education assessment and a commitment to continuous improvement.
- Experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and experience with other technologies such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Canvas, Qualtrics, Google Workspace, etc.
- Familiarity with enrollment management tools, customer relationship management systems, and predictive analytics software, such as PeopleSoft, OnBase, Salesforce, etc.
- Willingness to work in an environment which demands some flexibility or evening/weekend work.
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:
- A current resume.
- A cover letter that briefly describes how your background and experience align with this position.
We may request references at a later time.
Please apply by March 16, 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.
Posting Contact Information
Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources
Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu
Salary : $85,000 - $105,000
