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Program Manager, Career Operations

Position Number: 6995221
Location: Boulder, CO
Position Type: Career Counseling and Placement

Program Manager, Career Operations

Requisition Number: 70528
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: University Staff
Schedule: Full Time
Posting Close Date: 11-Mar-2026
Date Posted:

Job Summary

The Program Manager, Career Operations, plays a central role in advancing student career outcomes through data management, career programming, employer relations, and student engagement initiatives for the Leeds School of Business. This position is responsible for career outcomes data collection and disclosure (including First Destination Surveys), manages career technology systems, coordinates planning and execution of career events, and supports student engagement and communications strategies. The role serves as a connector across data, operations, events, and outreach to ensure a high-quality, scalable, and student-centered career experience.
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 Leeds, we have an outstanding vantage point, and while we're located at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, we're not talking about the scenery. Set in the heart of Boulder, Colorado-one of the nation's most vibrant business communities-Leeds offers unparalleled access to world-changing entrepreneurs, national research institutions and award-winning faculty!

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Career Outcomes Data, Reporting & Technology Management

Lead the administration of First Destination Surveys and other career-related data collection efforts, ensuring alignment with National Association of College and Employers (NACE) standards and institutional reporting requirements (such as AASCB, National Rankings, and others).
Manage and maintain Salesforce and related career technology systems to track student engagement, employer relations, career outcomes, and key performance indicators.
Ensure data integrity through regular audits and process improvements.
Analyze data to strategically plan and inform continuous improvement.

Operations

Partner with various constituents to plan, coordinate, and implement career events, employer networking events, workshops, and other career engagement programs.
Responsible as the point person on the undergraduate team for overseeing the strategy, vision and success of specific events, in collaboration with the event management team. This could entail overseeing the logistics, finalizing the timelines, vendor coordination and overseeing the on-site execution.
Serve as the primary operational lead for career-related programs, ensuring consistency, quality, and scalability across offerings. These programs include, but are not limited to, Leeds Professionalism Summit (1000+ students), Senior Check-In engagements, Designing Your Leeds classroom assignments and other ad-hoc workshops.
Collaborate with employer relations, student programs, and academic partners to deliver seamless experiences.'

Student Support

Support student engagement initiatives, both curricular (1st year seminar courses and upper-class career readiness courses) and co-curricular (Strategic career events, employer sessions and data collection).
Assist with the administration, tracking, and assessment of required career touchpoints and student participation.
Contribute to outreach strategies designed to increase student participation and engagement across career initiatives.

Communications, Marketing & Social Media

Coordinate with our Events, Media, and Communications division to develop and implement a critical communications plan for career programs and student engagement initiatives.
Manage career-related social media content and digital outreach to promote events, timelines, resources, and outcomes.
Ensure consistent messaging across platforms and programs, aligned with strategic goals and brand standards.
Support marketing and communications for career fairs, networking events, employer engagement, and signature programs.

What You Should Know

This is a full-time position expected to work during regular business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with occasional evening and weekend requirements.

This position offers a hybrid work modality, with two days remote and three days of in-person work per week.

What We Can Offer

The annual hiring range for this position is $55,100-$62,000.

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 pioneering. Be Boulder.

What We Require

Bachelor's degree and 1+ years of relevant experience in higher education, career services, program management, event management, data analysis, or a related area.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute.

What You Will Need

Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.

Ability to build rapport with a variety of partners quickly.
Proven experience managing competing timelines and collaborating with multiple partners.
Excellent organizational skills, along with attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, survey tools, and data visualization.
Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
Promotes creating an inclusive environment to reflect our values and vision at Leeds.

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 March 11th, 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.

To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Program-Manager-Career-Operations/70528