University of Colorado

Supervise and develop a finance team, manage financial operations and budget compliance, and provide guidance on sponsored research activities while fostering collaborative relationships across departments and ensuring effective communication.

Oversee implementation of philanthropic initiatives exceeding $5M, develop spending plans, liaise with university leaders, and ensure effective stewardship and communication throughout the fundraising process to enhance donor engagement and program...

Title: Donor Experience Officer (DXO), Annual Giving Requisition Number:71984 Location:Boulder, Colorado City; Boulder State; Colorado Employment Type:University Staff Schedule:Full-Time Job Description: Job Summary The Office of Advancement encourages applications for three Donor Experience Officers (DXOs)! The DXO is a frontline fundraiser who will use fundraising techniques to build donor relationships and has a strong desire to work towards becoming an expert level fundraiser. This is an entry-level role meant to provide a pathway for a successful career in fundraising and relationship management. This position is responsible for qualifying and disqualifying new prospects, building positive relationships with existing donors in their portfolio and growing philanthropic support for the University. They will research, cultivate, solicit and steward gifts of $1,000-$25,000. While the main focus of the DXO is to secure gifts in the $5K-$25K range, this position could also work on securing gifts at $25K and above in collaboration with a more senior development officer. This position will report to the Director of Annual Giving, DXO and Pipeline Development. The Annual Giving Team at CU Boulder is focused on creating and driving fundraising strategies supporting the acquisition and retention of entry-level and mid-level donors and moving donors through the major gift continuum. This team prioritizes the ethical collection and use of data to support operations built on best-practices and champions a donor-first philosophy towards the solicitation of donors giving gifts of less than $25,000 in support of the short and long-term priorities of CU Boulder. 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 At CU Boulder Advancement, we are committed to fostering an environment where everyone matters and all can thrive. Our efforts around equity, inclusion, and belonging are integral to our mission and to our success as a division. We actively engage in learning, reflection, and the ongoing examination of systems, policies, and practices that perpetuate oppressive ideologies-including racism, sexism, ableism, and heterosexism. We recognize our responsibility to lead by example and to support a culture that is inclusive, accountable, and grounded in respect for our colleagues, partners, and the communities we serve. We hold ourselves accountable through individual and divisional goals that assess progress, growth, and outcomes in alignment with our values and public mission. What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be Portfolio Management and Donor Engagement - Build relationships with a hand-selected portfolio of 1,000 individual prospects capable of making gifts of $5,000+, focusing on several schools, colleges and units. - Focus on employing digital tools to interact with donors, but there will also be opportunities for in-person meetings. - Connect with constituents through phone, email, mail, local in-person meetings, Zoom meetings, LinkedIn, ThankView videos, and other industry communication tactics. - Solicit and close gifts up to $25,000, while working with campus teams on plans, strategies, and major gift referrals. - Work with prospect research and management teams to update, adjust, and maintain the donor portfolio. Keep up to date contact reports and records of donor interaction for the university community. - In partnership with the Director of Annual Giving, develop annual goals around metrics (activities, meetings, solicitations, proposals, dollars raised, and referrals). - Document prospect strategies and contact reports, evaluate new prospects and generate stewardship reports and general correspondence. - Steward donors to strengthen their engagement with the University and work with campus partners to share updates and information. Other Development Duties as Assigned - Grow philanthropic totals by deepening collaboration with advancement and other campus colleagues for enhanced donor engagement. This involves participating in regular internal meetings and engagement opportunities (task forces, frontline fundraiser meetings, etc.). - Embrace a self-learner/self-starter approach and continuously look for opportunities to match donor interests with leadership initiatives in pursuit of meeting established goals and objectives. - Stay up to date on annual giving and leadership/major gift trends through professional development and peer networking. - Facilitate productive relationships daily between donors and CU administrators, faculty and staff to ensure effectiveness of programs. - Represent the University at events to support CU and cultivate donors. - Other duties as assigned. What You Should Know - This position will be occasionally required to work weekends/evenings, but this is not common and will only happen in rare circumstances. - This position has the ability to work a hybrid schedule with some days on campus and some days remote each week. What We Can Offer The salary range is $55,100 - $65,000 annually. Relocation assistance is available within Advancement guidelines. 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. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program. Be Statements Be dynamic. Be impactful. Be Boulder. What We Require - Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience or a combination of education and experience may substitute. What You Will Need - Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to tailor communication style based on audience. - Desire to learn about fundraising techniques. - Phenomenal relationship building skills and the ability to interact with new people on a regular basis. - Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities; able to appropriately manage time and meet set timelines. - Ability to take constructive feedback from leadership and campus partners. - Ability to champion the shared values of the Office of Advancement. - Ability to exercise a high degree of tact, discretion, and collaboration in working with a diverse range of constituents including employees, students, volunteers, alumni, donors, and campus colleagues. - Growth mindset, resilience and perseverance. - Active listening skills. - Strong sense of personal ethics. - Ability to embrace a self-learner/self-starter outlook. - Understanding of data compliance and integrity. - Comfortability and ability to record videos for donors and talk to donors via video software such as Zoom. - Ease with making personalized solicitations via video recordings, daily use of phone, and email, and use of multiple databases and virtual communication technology is essential to this role. What We Would Like You to Have - Software Used: Microsoft Office products, donor tracking software (Salesforce), EverTrue, Thankview, Zoom, Teams, LinkedIn, Trello, Concur, Paciolan. - Experience in or understanding a non-profit or higher education environment. - Experience working in a front office, sales, solicitations or any customer service-focused job. - Experience with public speaking. - Experience demonstrating self-learner and self-starter characteristics. We may request references at a later time. 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.

Title: Science Writer/Media Relations Location: Boulder, CO, United States Hybrid Full-time Job Description: Job Summary The Strategic Relations and Communications Department at CU Boulder invites applications for a Science Writer/Media Relations position! The key elements of this position include breaking down complex research into engaging content that anyone can understand, attracting positive attention from the media and key constituents in Colorado and nationwide for innovative research through strong written and multimedia storytelling and proactive pitching, leveraging faculty expertise by working with journalists seeking experts on timely topics, collaborating and working with videographers, photographers and other members of the Strategic Relations team to create and share high quality multimedia story assets, serving as the main point of contact for news on space and quantum and various other academic disciplines, and aligning work to campus priorities and the integrated marketing and communications plan. 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 As the university's central marketing and communications team, Strategic Relations and Communications advances CU Boulder's mission, vision, and reputation through an integrated communications approach supporting a campus-wide experience that inspires greater affinity and engagement. Strategic Relations and Communications advances national and global recognition of CU Boulder by demonstrating its public value, improving the inclusiveness of our marketing and communications, supporting a campus-wide experience that inspires greater affinity and engagement, and providing tools and processes for campus partners. What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be - Identify stories of wide public interest for news packaging by meeting with campus scientists and communications partners to discuss research, and reading national science publications, websites, and academic papers to keep abreast of the national research trends and advances, particularly in space, aerospace, and quantum science and technology. - Develop and nurture relationships with journalists covering core topic areas. - Write news releases and CU Boulder Today stories and pitch them to local, state, national, and international media. - Shoot, gather or assign images and video, and package stories as appropriate for the website, news media, and social media. - Share media results and metrics with researchers as appropriate. Coverage areas include: aerospace, physics, quantum science and technology, AI, anthropology, planetary sciences, geological sciences, cinema studies, computer science, and mechanical engineering. - Follow trends in the media and pitch related stories to local and national media. - Write and disseminate expert tip sheets through social media and through other media relations tools. - Respond promptly to all media requests. - Update journalist resources and multimedia assets on CU Boulder Today website and on media monitoring tool. - Assist with faculty media training periodically. - Assist other university departments and business units that need a writer with scientific research-writing expertise. This could include projects for Marketing and Creative Services, Research & Innovation, Alumni Relations, Government Relations, or other units that need research content of strategic value. - Stay up-to-date on university emergency communications procedures and serve as a member of the emergency response team as needed. (May require after-hours staff duties). - Other duties as assigned. What You Should Know This is a hybrid work opportunity. There are in-person requirements of 2-3 days per week. What We Can Offer The annual salary for this full-time position is $70,900 - $78,500. 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. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program. Be Statements Be ambitious. Be inspired. Be Boulder. What We Require - Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree. - 3+ years of professional science-related experience in journalism, communications or mass communications. - Proficient in AP style. - Demonstrated understanding of social media storytelling and platform standard processes for short-form video. What You Will Need - Demonstrated knowledge of how to translate complex scientific and academic research into clear, accurate, and engaging content for general audiences. - Skill in adapting content for multiple platforms, including websites, news media, and social media, while maintaining consistency with institutional voice and priorities. - Ability to package stories using written, visual, and multimedia elements to increase public engagement and media pickup. - Ability to respond promptly, professionally, and accurately to media inquiries and requests for expert sources. - Ability to work across multiple departments and units to support strategic research communication needs. - Ability to handle multiple projects, due dates, and contending priorities in a fast-paced communications environment. - Ability to align storytelling and media outreach with campus priorities and an integrated marketing and communications plan. - Capacity to serve as part of an emergency response communications team, including availability for occasional after-hours duties. What We Would Like You to Have - Master's degree. - Experience in issues management and emergency communications. - 5+ years of professional science-related experience in journalism, communications, or mass communications. - Experience writing or editing for print or broadcast media. - Experience in higher education, creating research- or science-related content. - Proven ability to independently and quickly capture simple photo and video content using a smartphone or similar lightweight equipment (DJI Osmo Pocket 3) to create short-form video content for social media. - Familiarity with basic-level Adobe Premiere video editing skills, including trimming clips, adding captioning, incorporating b-roll and exporting for social platforms. 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. - PDF Sample of Work/Portfolio. We may ask for references at a later time. Please apply by April 27th, 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

Title: Faculty Support & Engagement Program Manager - SPIKE Center for Sustainability Education Location: Boulder United States Job Description: Close All Job Summary We invite applications for a Faculty Support & Engagement Program Manager (PM) position at the SPIKE Center for Sustainability Education (SPIKE)! The Program Manager will work collaboratively with the Faculty Associate Director for Faculty Engagement (FADFE) and the rest of the SPIKE Center staff to develop and support sustainability-focused faculty teaching, leadership, training, and recognition. Reporting to the SPIKE Director of Operations, the PM enhances and advances SPIKE faculty and staff expertise as they provide support for faculty-focused activities across all fields, schools and colleges at the University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder), including applications, fellowships, trainings, courses, retreats, meetings, asynchronous resources, fundraising, small grants, and related professional development activities. 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 In Fall 2025, CU Boulder launched the SPIKE Center for Sustainability Education, a bold new initiative under the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Sustainability (OVCS), supported by a transformational gift. The goal of the center is to further integrate and expand sustainability education into the curriculum offerings across all of CU Boulder's departments and degree programs, elevate the campus' baseline sustainability literacy, and develop the university's impact as a leader in sustainability education nationally and internationally. What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be Strategic Leadership Support: - Participate in SPIKE Center weekly meetings, providing programmatic updates for the team - Build the capacity of the FADFE and the entire SPIKE team to develop and support sustainability-focused faculty teaching, leadership, training, and recognition - Coordinate with programs, departments, and initiatives across campus that are critical to sustainability, faculty, and educational opportunities on campus, including the Environmental Center, the CU Boulder Faculty Assembly, the Office of Faculty Affairs, PACES, and the RIO Sustainability Initiative - Support coordination with faculty, staff, and administrators on sustainability education toolkits, standard processes, and transformational learning Operational Excellence: - Lead and handle all scheduling and meeting support logistics for the Faculty Fellows meetings and retreats - Handle the Faculty Fellows distribution list - Collaborate on and share responsibilities for addressing the central email and calendar with other SPIKE staff - Coordinate Faculty Fellow and training participant compensation information for the Director of Operations - Coordinate logistics for an annual Sustainability Across the Curriculum training, provided for faculty by faculty, on sustainability education including but not limited to room reservations, AV needs, catering, calendaring, etc., as well as smaller and larger events related to faculty engagement - Handle calls and applications for SPIKE Faculty Affiliates, SPIKE Faculty Fellows, Sustainability Across the Curriculum Training participants, and Sustainability Education Grants including announcements, submissions tracking and organizing, and offer notifications - In collaboration with the FADFE, with support from the Director of Operations, build and handle the Sustainability Education Grants program: - Use OpenWater award management software to build and handle online grant application, judging, awarding, and reporting processes - Lead education, outreach, and support for grant applicants - In collaboration with the SPIKE Marketing and Communications Specialist and the SPIKE Director of Partnerships and Engagement, create and handle all web content supporting the grants program - Lead on grants collaboration and co-sponsorship opportunities with other campus units Communications, Fundraising & Outreach: - Collaborate to identify, gather, and design materials about sustainability education for website, emails, social media posts, annual reporting, advancement and other faculty outreach initiatives - Help amplify faculty voices and research to support their sustainability-related concerns and potentials through social media, events, and awards - Track and evaluate faculty contributions to SPIKE - Coordinate and format citations for white papers or reports coauthored by faculty (no more than one per year) Project Support: - Lead, handle, and/or support the SPIKE team on special projects and emergent needs. What You Should Know - The work schedule will consist of traditional business hours (8:00am-5:00pm on weekdays), with occasional requests for evening and/or weekend event staffing. - This position offers a hybrid format with some in-person and some remote work as prioritized by the business needs of the office. - Once the center's physical location is established in the CASE building on CU Boulder's campus, this position is expected to provide regular, in-person staffing at the center to ensure coverage during regular campus operating hours. What We Can Offer The salary for this full-time position is $82,000. Relocation is available for eligible candidates. 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. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program. Be Statements Be creative. Be impactful. Be Boulder. What We Require - Bachelor's degree and 5 years of related experience in program management, including but not limited to activities such as coordinating and delivering multiple projects simultaneously, events planning, and running application processes - An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education may substitute What You Will Need - An understanding and appreciation of sustainability as an interdisciplinary and international field of research involving systems and relational thinking about ecology, equity, and economics, as well as intergenerational timelines for collective needs and desires for life on Earth - 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 - Ability to thrive both independently and as part of a team towards collective goals - Willingness to learn relevant campus and government policies and platforms - Consistent and timely work ethic to maintain weekly communication among the SPIKE staff, as well as build trusted relationships across campus - Ability to handle multiple, ongoing tasks, responding professionally to interruptions and adjustments in priorities - High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and OneDrive) and experience handling multiple email accounts and calendars - Effective at handling time, tracking emails and applications, coordinating events, encouraging partnership relations with other units across campus, and more - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Willingness to receive and incorporate feedback, as well as sharing your own feedback towards improving the broader SPIKE Center mission - Strong capacity to be flexible and responsive to emergent needs with a positive, can-do approach. This is a newly created position, and additional job responsibilities are expected to organically arise. - Appreciation of, and ability to contribute to, the mission of CU Boulder as a public university - Appreciation of higher education as a critical space to foster sustainability education What We Would Like You to Have - Bachelor's degree in relevant field of sustainability education (ex., environmental studies, environmental communication, climate communications, environmental justice studies, ethnic studies, geography) - Experience working or volunteering on a campus of higher education with events, application management, and/or publicity - Experience working in a university or nonprofit setting - Experience building or participating in research networks or transdisciplinary partnerships - Experience with Canva, Adobe Illustrator, and/or other design platform - Experience working with educators and in educational settings at CU, in Colorado, or nationally, or an ability and willingness to learn this culture - Enthusiasm for building an increasingly bold sustainability education mission in Boulder, Colorado - Master's and/or PhD in a relevant field 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 April 20, 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

Title: Government Information and Collection Development Librarian Location: Boulder United States Job Description: Requisition Number: 70871Location: Boulder, Colorado City Boulder State Colorado Employment Type: Faculty Schedule: Full-Time Job Summary The University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) Libraries invites applications from collaborative and innovative candidates for the position of Government Information and Collection Development Librarian! This tenure track faculty position serves as the Regional Coordinator for the Federal Depository Library Program for government documents and leads collection development for the State of Colorado government collections, the United Nations Collection, and international government documents. As the FDLP Regional Coordinator, this position will collaborate with the government documents community in the State of Colorado, work closely with collection staff to ensure access to the government documents collection, advise selective FDLP libraries on FDLP collection work, and ensure federal policy is followed. They also provide instruction, reference support, consultations, and outreach for Federal, State, and Local government collections. The librarian in this position is responsible for staying informed about changes in government information, particularly with respect to emerging technologies, trends in government information publishing, and Federal Depository Library policy and law. This is a collaborative position that works closely with other Libraries faculty and staff to promote a culture of assessment and user engagement with government information from the CU community and the public. This position may also serve as a subject liaison for assigned academic departments. As a member of the University Libraries faculty, the Government Information and Collection Development Librarian will be expected to maintain a record of scholarly research/creative work, participate in professional service activities, and actively engage in faculty governance, in keeping with the tenure standards of the University of Colorado Boulder. A typical annual merit formula for tenure-track faculty is 40% librarianship, 40% research, and 20% service. This position has the opportunity to work in a hybrid capacity and reports to the Head of the Collection Development & Assessment Unit. The Collection Development & Assessment Unit is part of the Collection and Archival Strategy Department, which is part of the Research & Innovation Strategies Division. Please see the Libraries’ organizational chart. 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 Who We Are Mission We are a knowledge catalyst. We fuel inquiry, discovery, collaboration, creation, and the dissemination of knowledge. We welcome everyone, wherever they are on their educational journey. Vision An information-empowered world. Values Empower | Connect | Learn | Inspire Our values define our interactions within the Libraries and radiate outwardly. This means that we develop a culture that compassionately and authentically embodies our values in all aspects of our work. The University Libraries encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. As you review the qualifications, please think about how your qualifications are transferable if (at first) they do not seem directly related. Share how your skills translate in your cover letter. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet every preferred qualification. What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be - Serve as the Regional Depository Coordinator for the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP). Develop methods of assessing collection access to ensure compliance with library and FDLP policy. Maintaining awareness and responding to changes in FDLP policy, and advising library leadership on FDLP agreements and its governing law (including, but not limited to, participation in the Preservation Steward program). - Develop the collection development strategies for state, federal, and international government documents collections to meet the needs of the state and the University of Colorado community. - Lead outreach and coordination of federal document collections across the state by coordinating mandated processes for tangible and electronic depository materials and communicating with the Government Publishing Office. Participating in or leading the Colorado Government Publications Interest Group (GoPIG). - Collaborate with the Government Information Collection manager to manage access to the physical and digital collection, coordinate the needs and offers procedure, and set cataloging priorities for government information collections; - Collaborate with preservation to ensure the longevity and health of the government information collections. - Serves as the subject liaison for government information and assigned academic departments; respond to reference requests for government information materials; participate in government information-related instruction and maintain relevant LibGuides and other learning materials. - Participate in building a diverse and inclusive campus environment; - Supervise student employees, interns, and/or volunteers; - Contribute to strategic planning, events, social media, exhibits, tours, and other activities for the Collections & Archival Strategy Department; - Maintain a sustained record of substantive scholarship and creative work, and demonstrate a continued commitment to leadership and service. What You Should Know What You Should Know This position is offered in a hybrid capacity. There will be an information session on Monday, April 13, 2026 from 12:00-12:45 pm. At this information session, the search committee will share information about the Government Information and Collection Development Librarian job search, working at CU Boulder, the tenure track, and answer attendee questions. A webinar link will be provided to registrants via email. What We Can Offer What We Can Offer The successful candidate will be appointed as a full-time (12-month) tenure track faculty member at the Assistant Professor rank. The starting salary range for Assistant Professor is $73,000-$84,000. A candidate that meets the University and Libraries criteria for hire with tenure may be eligible for the rank of Associate Professor with a starting salary range of $80,000-$90,000. A candidate with a career of excellence and significant growth, development, and accomplishment post-tenure may be eligible for the rank of Full Professor with a starting salary range of $95,000-$105,000. Relocation assistance may be available within University Libraries guidelines. Faculty receive limited professional development funds annually. Benefits 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. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program. Be Statements Be Statements Be creative. Be impactful. Be Boulder. What We Require What We Require - Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution or a Juris Doctorate with relevant professional experience in a library setting; - Demonstrated ability to develop partnerships, collaborate with and receive input from others; - Demonstrated ability to support a welcoming and inclusive environment; - Demonstrated experience with the Federal Depository Library Program; - Collection management experience using Superintendent of Documents Classification (SuDoc); - Minimum of one year experience working with state, local, and/or other government documents collections; - Demonstrated ability to lead and organize projects that include multiple libraries and/or departments. What You Will Need What You Will Need - Potential for research, scholarly work, and professional service; - Experience or coursework in government documents and strong knowledge base of the Federal Depository Program; - Experience with outreach to academic and external constituencies; What We Would Like You to Have What We Would Like You to Have - Record of professional service and scholarly or creative work; - Demonstrated commitment to providing highly responsive teaching and learning practices; - Experience working with a wide variety of libraries and community members. Special Instructions Special Instructions To apply, please submit the following materials: - A cover letter of application specifically addressing qualifications for the position - CV/Resume References will be requested at a later stage in the search process. Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted 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.

Title: Licensing Associate Location: Aurora United States Hybrid Department: CU Innovations Position #: 00846075 - Requisition #: 39301 Job Description: Job Summary: Licensing Associates are an integral part of the CU Anschutz Campus innovation ecosystem as they work to bring new technologies to patients. Licensing Associates will work with the licensing team to evaluate, advance, partner and commercialize a portfolio of the University's most promising intellectual property in the life sciences, including therapeutics, medical devices, diagnostics, and digital health. Licensing Associates will work with the licensing team and Fellows to develop marketing strategies, identify potential licensees, and foster relationships with companies in order to partner and commercialize University assets. Licensing Associates will work closely with more senior members of the licensing team as they develop their skills in working with inventors to understand technologies, communicating with outside counsel to assess patentability, and collaborating with colleagues in industry during partnering discussions. Licensing Associates will work with senior members of the licensing team to build portfolio commercialization skills. This includes understanding & assessing the intellectual assets developed in a faculty member's lab and encouraging disclosure of new ideas, inventions & other intellectual assets to Innovations. With the support of senior licensing team members, Licensing Associates will assess new inventions for technical merit, patentability, and commercial feasibility, while overseeing the filing & prosecution of patent applications where appropriate and identifying & communicating with potential licensees. The Licensing Associate, with mentoring from senior licensing team members, will learn how to market technologies to industry, negotiate, draft, and enforce options, licenses, IIAs, CDAs and other agreements. As Licensing Associates develop these skills, they are expected to begin to maintain their own technology portfolio and work more independently as they progress. The position requires the use of a variety of communications and computer database tools to track, convey issues, and decisions about invention disclosures, patent applications, patent prosecution, patent issuance and maintenance. Key Responsibilities: - The primary function is to assist in the management of university intellectual property in the life sciences disciplines and advance to managing their own portfolio of university intellectual property, which includes the following tasks. - Understand and assess the intellectual assets in a faculty member's lab, whether patentable or not, encouraging disclosure of new ideas, inventions and other intellectual assets to TTO. - Evaluate and analyze new invention disclosures for technical merit, meet with inventor(s), assess patentability, marketability, commercial feasibility and identify relevant industry contacts. - Encourage the commercialization of innovation through multiple channels including industry collaborations, licensing or the formation of start-up companies. . - Develop licensing strategies, identify potential licensees, negotiate terms, draft agreements, and close deals. - Manage patent-related activities, including the filing and prosecution of patent applications. - Perform other tasks as assigned by the Director of Licensing. Work Location: Hybrid - this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 3 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings. Why Join Us: Innovations is an integral part of The University of Colorado Anschutz, a top-tier academic medical institution, collaborating with pioneering researchers, clinicians, staff, and external partners at the University of Colorado, staff at UCHealth and Children's Hospital Colorado. Together, we power innovation by imagining, discovering and commercializing advanced healthcare solutions, including treatments, medical devices, and cutting-edge technologies. Our mission at Innovations is driven by the unique collaborative environment we operate in, and our guiding principle is to transform breakthrough discoveries and treatments into realities within an efficient ecosystem that accelerates their availability to patients. This approach not only empowers our partners to have an immediate and meaningful impact but also enhances the quality of life and outcomes for patients now and in the future, at both CU and beyond. Why work for the University? We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including: - Medical: Multiple plan options - Dental: Multiple plan options - Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision - Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay - Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year - Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours) - Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual) - Holiday Days: 15/year - Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses - ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: - A bachelor's degree in life sciences, health, engineering, or physical sciences, or in law or business with relevant knowledge of biological/life sciences. Substitution: A bachelor's degree in an unrelated field with a master's degree or PhD in life sciences, health, engineering, or physical sciences, or in law or business with relevant knowledge of biological/life sciences. - 3 years of project management, process/business development, engineering, research, licensing/patent management, health care administration, or related experience. Substitution: advanced degree (Doctorate) may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis if the degree is in a field of study directly related to the work assignment (life sciences, health, engineering, or related field). - Exposure to understanding healthcare related inventions, in areas such as therapeutics, medical devices, diagnostics, and digital health. Preferred Qualifications: - A graduate degree from an accredited institution of higher education in life, health, engineering, physical sciences, law or business. - 1 years professional experience including the development, preparation, negotiation, review, and execution of a wide range of licenses. - Pharmaceutical, medical device, and/or health IT commercialization experience including technology review, patent protection (as appropriate), FDA approval process, reimbursement, and negotiation. - Knowledge of and experience working with intellectual property protection methods, licensing practices, contract law, as well as government laws/regulations relating to technology transfer within industry and/or academia. Competencies/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: - Demonstrated proficiency in understanding healthcare related inventions, in areas such as therapeutics, medical devices, diagnostics, and digital health. - Confidence and interpersonal skills necessary to communicate with very senior, high-level faculty and licensing staff at other institutions and in the business community - 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 work independently and in a team environment; to work under pressure with tight deadlines. - Team player and builder; works well in group environments; shares knowledge, expertise; provides assistance and accepts additional responsibility when necessary. - Commitment to values and strong business ethics. - Outstanding customer service skills. - Ability to grasp complex scientific concepts and effectively promote them. Anticipated Pay Range: The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $79,622 - $101,000. The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level. Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line. Total Compensation Calculator Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: 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. Background Check Statement: The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees. Vaccination Statement: CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.

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