Community Engagement Manager

Requisition Number:

71426

Location:

Boulder, Colorado

City

Boulder

State

Colorado

Employment Type:

University Staff

Schedule:

Full\-Time

Posting Close Date:

04\-May\-2026

Date Posted:

20\-Apr\-2026

### Job Summary

The Community Engagement Manager is responsible for creating and managing programs for the Office of Leadership Support and Programming at the University of Colorado Boulder. This role will provide leadership for building and driving the office programming strategy. This involves supporting the coordination of programmatic functions associated with employee affinity groups, Impact Grants and campus\-wide programs; and helping to grow, develop, coordinate and assess social and educational activities for employees. Reporting to the associate vice chancellor, duties for this role include but are not limited to developing and evaluating employee engagement programs, meeting and documentation support, community engagement (both internal to CU Boulder and the region), and event management.

The Community Engagement Manager will be a critical contributor in a high functioning team with a campus\-wide reach and will support efforts to foster community engagement to evidence the retention of all employees and in consideration of myriad constituent needs, experiences, and campus history. Knowledge of equity issues in higher education and a demonstrated dedication to creating environments where everyone matters and can thrive are crucial!

We expect this person will establish trusting relationships and work closely with existing services within and outside of Leadership Support and Programming (e.g., Human Resources, Business, Finance and Infrastructure, Student Life, Employee Health and Wellbeing) to complement the current landscape of employee support and engagement for CU Boulder. As such, the role will create structures and programs for employees to connect with other employees with a focus on creating supportive environments, as well as programs or initiatives designed to increase employee engagement and community building.

Incumbents will apply Shared Equity Leadership and organizational change principles to support the design, coordination, and assessment of employee engagement and community\-building initiatives across the institution. Our core values include accountability, love and care, humility, courage, transparency, creativity, and vulnerability. Drawing on applied frameworks in organizational effectiveness, participatory leadership, community engagement, and multicultural organizational development, this role emphasizes building structures and programs that foster connection, shared responsibility, and inclusive participation.

A range of competency models and applied frameworks (e.g., NASPA/ACPA Professional Competencies, Multicultural Organizational Development, Leadership Reconsidered, and human\-centered or participatory design approaches) will inform the development of engagement strategies, resources, and programming that strengthen leadership capacity and employee experience at multiple levels of the institution. This work attends to individual, collective, structural, and systems\-level factors that influence organizational culture, retention, and belonging, with a focus on sustaining campus environments where everyone matters and all can thrive. Responsibilities may include coordinating campus\-wide signature events, employee engagement programs, supporting affinity group and community\-building efforts, developing toolkits and guidance materials, managing projects and events, collecting feedback, and contributing to assessment and evaluation processes.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate experience supporting employee engagement, working with vendors external to the institution, leadership development, or community\-building efforts within large, complex organizations. Candidates should bring strong cultural competence, an understanding of equity\-related disparities in higher education, engaging across difference, and experience contributing to or supporting initiatives related to inclusive leadership, organizational change, and community engagement.

Successful candidates will be able to translate theory into practice by supporting programs and partnerships that foster connection, shared responsibility, and continuous learning. Relevant experience may include facilitating or supporting engagement initiatives; coordinating learning communities or affinity\-based efforts; contributing to assessment and reporting; and collaborating with a wide range of partners to advance equity\-centered outcomes. Candidates should speak directly to the competencies and desired experiences in their application materials and interviews.

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 Leadership Support and Programming is part of the chancellor’s office and is charged with:

• Supporting and advancing the chancellor’s priorities.
• Creating and supporting campus environments where everyone matters and all can thrive.
• Providing services to campus leaders (e.g., planning, assessment, communications) to help advance the chancellor’s priorities.
• Build capacity in leadership in the areas of access, opportunity, and engagement to address disparate outcomes, myriad experiences and needs.
• Sponsoring and supporting initiatives needed to build community and create connections for employees.
• Providing leadership for assessing campus environments and applying data\-informed approaches to organizational development.
• Providing resources (e.g., funding, materials, consultations) for new or existing programs focused on improving campus environments.

### What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

*Community engagement coordination: In collaboration with the AVC, plan and deliver signature events, create mission statements, goals, outcomes, and annual plans for campus\-wide signature events; convene and facilitate working groups with internal and external constituents; build communication plans; prepare budgets and connect with vendors; assess event outcomes, document issues, and prepare event reports with oversight from the AVC.

*Affinity group oversight: Create and maintain project plans and resources in support of employee retention and belonging; create and maintain guidelines for establishing charters and leadership structures; provide strategic planning support and training to affinity group leaders to ensure alignment of activities with campus priorities and goals; facilitate collaboration among constituents to share promising practices and ideas; manage program budget and expenses related to affinity group activities with oversight from the AVC.

*Office administrative support: With oversight, manage program budget and expenses related to affinity group activities; assist the executive assistant and use appropriate technology to process, track, and monitor expenses for the Office. Support procurement, invoice processing, and vendor coordination in alignment with university purchasing policies. Assist with meeting scheduling, agenda preparation, and documentation of minutes and action items. Maintain organized electronic and physical office files and records; support drafting and distribution of internal communications and reports. Contribute to continuous improvement of office administrative systems and workflows.

*Collaboration and thought leadership: Represent the Office of Leadership Support and Programming in conversations related to employee retention, belonging, and community engagement; collaborate with internal and external colleagues.

### What You Should Know

• After the initial training period, this position offers a hybrid work modality with 1 day per week of remote work. On average, work hours align with traditional business hours with occasional evening and weekend needs and the potential for flexibility.

### What We Can Offer

• The annual hiring range for this position is $86,100\-$99,000\.
• Relocation assistance is available within departmental 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 daring. Be visionary. Be Boulder.

### What We Require

• Bachelor's degree.
• Five (5\) or more years of related work experience (e.g., supporting staff, project planning, event management).
• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may substitute.

### What You Will Need

Teamwork:

• Proven success as a collaborator and relationship builder, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build coalitions and collaborative working relationships with a broad range of individuals and groups, including senior executives, to achieve results. Active contributor to supporting team\-first office culture and being a trusted colleague.

Community building:

• Proven dedication to creating campus environments where everyone matters and can thrive.

Effective knowledge:

• Demonstrated skills for administrative support and project management functions, including for example: calendaring, crafting and maintaining project timelines, communicating internally and externally by email and phone with individuals and groups, organizing electronic files and artifacts; documenting expenses, compiling project reports, and thriving both independently and in a team.

Accountability and self\-management:

• Self\-management of tasks with supervisor consultation; demonstrates a high degree of appropriate discretion, care, consideration and respect, personal accountability, and organization. Typically works independently on complex assignments; reviews progress, evaluates results, and updates management as appropriate.

Communication:

• Presents ideas, concepts, project documentation, and instructions in a concise manner; uses persuasion and negotiation to build consensus and cooperation. Writing and editing proficiency for public communications consumption; communicates progress and results of projects effectively to a range of constituents; engagement and effective relationship building with team and campus community members.

Innovation and problem solving:

• Applies shared equity leadership to all work responsibilities. Researches and develops innovative approaches and techniques and applies them to projects, office processes, and operations. Demonstrates anticipatory and problem\-solving skills. Works with myriad colleagues across the institution to develop solutions for a wide variety of challenges; continuously evaluates processes with a focus on community building and creating supportive campus environments where everyone matters and all can thrive.

### What We Would Like You to Have

• Master’s degree or equivalent.

### 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. Successful candidates will be able to translate theory into practice by supporting programs and partnerships that foster connection, shared responsibility, and continuous learning. Relevant experience may include facilitating or supporting engagement initiatives; coordinating learning communities or affinity\-based efforts; contributing to assessment and reporting; and collaborating with a wide range of partners to advance equity\-centered outcomes. Candidates should speak directly to the competencies and desired experiences in their application materials.

We may request references at a later time.

Please apply by May 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.

#### Posting Contact Information

Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources

Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu