Job Details

Temporary Operations and Faculty Affairs Advisor

Position Number: 6381856
Location: Boulder, CO
Position Type: Administrative Vice Presidents

Temporary Operations and Faculty Affairs Advisor

Requisition Number: 65845
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: Temporary Staff
Schedule: Part Time
Posting Close Date: 17-Jul-2025
Date Posted:

Job Summary

The Psychology Department at CU Boulder is accepting applications for a Temporary Operations and Faculty Affairs Advisor position. The advisor will work closely with the Department Chair and Manager of Curricular and Faculty Affairs to support the operational and administrative functions of the department. 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 Department of Psychology and Neuroscience is composed of Faculty, Staff, Research Assistants, Graduate Students, and Undergraduate Students. Through teaching, learning, research, and community outreach, we seek to promote scholarship at the intersection of psychology and neuroscience. Driving this mission is a deep, shared dedication to improving the human condition for all people.
The Department of Psychology and Neuroscience is responsible for over 3,700 students in two undergraduate majors and five PhD programs. Our 52 faculty members teach and research topics that range from the molecular to the community level. Our work is spread across multiple campus locations (MUEN, IBG, WILD, & CINC), with an annual budget of $20 million, which includes approximately $12 million in grant-funded research and $600,000 in gift funds.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Advising departmental leadership on optimizing programmatic functions across faculty affairs, academic operations, communications, and graduate studies.
Consulting staff on coordination and operational workflows to support effective day-to-day management during the transition period.
Interpreting and applying university and departmental policies to ensure procedural continuity and compliance.
Providing institutional knowledge and contextual analysis to inform strategic planning, hiring decisions, and organizational development.
Guiding the implementation of faculty affairs processes, including recruitment strategies, review timelines, and personnel documentation standards.
Assisting with special projects as needed, offering flexible support to address emerging priorities and departmental goals.
Serving as a liaison and strategic representative for the department, offering continuity and professionalism throughout the transition.

What We Can Offer

The hourly range for this part-time position is $45-$50.

Benefits

Temporary positions at the University of Colorado are not benefits-eligible, however, all positions are eligible for paid sick leave.

Be Statements

Be creative. Be impactful. Be Boulder.

What We Require

6-10+ years of job-related experience providing high-level support in business operations
6-10+ years of managerial experience in higher education

What You Will Need

Excellent customer service.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal problem-solving skills.o A high degree of professionalism and ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work effectively in a working environment with multiple interruptions.
Ability to build and maintain positive and cooperative working relationships.o Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
Organizational skills and ability to lead multiple complex priorities.o
Proficiency using Microsoft Suite, Word, and Excel.
Shown ability to proactively analyze issues in such a way as to foresee possible problems or concerns that may arise and to develop possible solutions and initiate related action with little close supervision.
Solid understanding of complex human resources information and management systems in a regulatory framework.
Consistent record of communicating effectively and building and handling relationships at all levels of the organization.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

A current resume.
(optional) 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 7/17/2025 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.

To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Temporary-Operations-and-Faculty-Affairs-Advisor/65845