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Program Manager, Alumni Engagement, College of Engineering and Applied Science

University of Colorado

Boulder, CO

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$65,000–$75,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Advertising Agencies, Alliance/Partner Management, Alumni Relations, Analysis Skills, Board Meeting, Brand Marketing (Branding), Budget Management, Communication Skills, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Systems, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Data Processing, Data Quality, Detail Oriented, Engagement Marketing, Fundraising, Interpersonal Skills, Marketing Communications, Mentoring, Metrics, Multitasking, Network Administration/Management, Newsletter, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Program Evaluation, Progress Reports, Project Management Software, Project/Program Management, Publications, Recreation, Recruiting/Staffing Agency, Resource Management, Social Media, Statistics, Storytelling, Sustainability, Team Player, Time Management, Volunteer Experience, Volunteer Management, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Boulder, CO
POSTED
30+ days ago
Program Manager, Alumni Engagement, College of Engineering and Applied Science


Requisition Number: 69262

Location: Boulder Colorado

Employment Type: University Staff

Schedule: Full Time

Posting Close Date: 19-Jan-2026

Date Posted:


Job Summary


Advancement at CU Boulder encourages applications for a Program Manager for Alumni Engagement! This role is responsible for developing, leading, implementing, and managing initiatives that actively engage and connect key volunteers, alumni, and donors to the College of Engineering and Applied Science. Initiatives include managing alumni regional networks, supervising the GOLD (Graduates of the Last Decade) Board, collaborating with various departments on alumni mentorship and/or volunteer programs, leading the college's alumni recognition program, as well as maintaining and reporting on accurate volunteer engagement statistics. A major priority of this role is establishing relationships with key partners throughout the college, University and with alumni for the successful execution of volunteer engagement. The program manager is a member of the college's alumni engagement team within the advancement division.

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


CU Boulder Advancement is committed to a culture of joy, motivated by collaboration, passionate about excellence and driven by impact. These four values define the culture and drive engagement and fundraising success. At CU Boulder Advancement, we allocate time and resources to create and sustain an environment where everyone matters and all can thrive. This commitment aligns with our core values and mission to achieve impactful fundraising and engagement. Our team and staff are dedicated to learning, challenging, and transforming systems, policies, and practices that perpetuate oppressive ideologies (such as racism, sexism, ableism, heterosexism) within our community. We embrace our responsibility to lead by example in promoting a supportive culture for both internal and external constituents. We hold ourselves accountable to our values and mission through individual and divisional goals that continuously assess our progress, growth, and outcomes.


What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be


Volunteer Engagement Lead the development, implementation, and management of volunteer programs to engage alumni and friends in important opportunities that support the college's goals.


+ Recruit, train, steward and track volunteers for key initiatives, including mentorship programs, career panels, regional networks, and advisory boards.

+ Collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure a seamless and exciting experience for all volunteers.

+ Create or maintain processes for effective data collection and analysis for internal and external volunteer efforts. Meet annual volunteer engagement metrics as defined by CASE (Council for Advancement and Support of Education).

+ Supervise the creation and dissemination of volunteer-related communications, ensuring timely and effective engagement.

+ Identify, promote, and support alumni and volunteer recognition opportunities. Examples include alumni awards, alumni publications, honorary degrees, etc.

+ Champion engagement of recent graduates by supporting the efforts of the Graduates of the Last Decade (GOLD) Board; Provide logistical and program support of their initiatives, board member engagement, board meetings and events.

+ Facilitate the annual awards selection process for the Distinguished Engineering Alumni Awards, Recent Alumni Award, and Alumni Engagement Medal and assist with the nominations of college alumni for awards given by the campus, University of Colorado system, and other awards deemed relevant.

+ In partnership with the Director of Alumni and Donor Engagement and team members, review the effectiveness of volunteer programs and make suggestions for modifications and improvements.

+ Lead all engagement efforts for the college on the Forever Buffs Network including communications, volunteerism, and mentoring.

+ Partner with the Director of Alumni Engagement and CEAS Marketing and Communications teams to ensure consistent branding, messaging, and storytelling that highlight alumni achievements and opportunities to connect.

+ Develop and complete crucial communications plans to engage volunteers through email, newsletters, social media, and web content.

+ Use CRM database and other relevant systems to input volunteer activity, contact reports and pull reports to supervise progress throughout the year.

+ Manage an annual budget related to volunteer engagement activities.

+ Collaborate with Advancement Services to ensure data accuracy and effective reporting mechanisms.


Alumni Engagement and Advancement Support


+ Partner with CEAS development staff to engage, steward and manage important donors, volunteers and allies to the College of Engineering and Applied Science.

+ Actively participates in relevant Advancement division-wide working groups and committees as a representative of CEAS.

+ Attend monthly Alumni Engagement Roundtable meetings to share information, discuss standard processes and identify potential partnerships and joint initiatives.

+ Generate and refer alumni story ideas for print and electronic communications for the college.

+ Work with alumni engagement team to assist with overall alumni and donor engagement activities and take ownership over certain initiatives when the need and skills align.

+ Actively participate and support college advancement events and initiatives as necessary.

+ Undertake other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Alumni and Donor Engagement.


What You Should Know


+ This position may require local, regional, and out-of-state travel to engage with university constituents.

+ This position has the ability to work a hybrid schedule with some days on campus (Monday and Wednesday) and some days remote.

+ This position will occasionally be required to work evenings/weekends as needed for events.


What We Can Offer


The salary range is $65,000 - $75,000 annually. Relocation assistance is available within Advancement guidelines.


Benefits


At the University of Colorado Boulder (https://www.colorado.edu/) , we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package (https://www.colorado.edu/jobs/benefits) 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 (https://advantage.cu.edu/campus/cu-boulder) program.


Be Statements


Be engaged. Be dynamic. Be Boulder.


What We Require


+ Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

+ 1+ years' experience in areas such as program and volunteer management.


What You Will Need


+ Ability to establish and enhance interpersonal relationships, including ability to coordinate and manage volunteers.

+ Strong communication skills including the ability to participate in public events and represent Advancement and the university in a professional manner.

+ Ability to analyze information/situations and solve problems.

+ 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.

+ Ability to organize and manage multiple projects/tasks simultaneously; ability to work independently and on a team and adapt to changing priorities.

+ Strong attention to detail and to visual appeal of presentation materials.

+ Ability to champion the shared values of the Office of Advancement.


Special Instructions


To apply, please submit the following materials:


1. A current resume.

2. 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 January 19, 2026 for consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs (http://colorado.edu/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-Alumni-Engagement-College-of-Engineering-and-Applied-Science/69262 (https://apptrkr.com/6828485)


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