University of Colorado Boulder · 1 day ago
Program Coordinator for Civic Impact
Boulder, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$60K/yr - $65K/yr
1+ years expThe University of Colorado Boulder is seeking a Program Coordinator for Civic Impact to support the Center for Leadership by coordinating civic and community engagement initiatives. This role involves overseeing programs, managing partnerships, and ensuring effective communication and logistics for various events and projects.
Universities
Responsibilities
Overseeing the Impact Challenge and Scholars Program
Implement the annual Civic Impact Challenge structure and guide students through project design, community needs assessment, and collaborative planning
Develop summer and year-long internships that extend successful civic projects into sustainable, multi-year community impact partnerships
Build and maintain relationships with local nonprofits, government agencies, and community groups to identify meaningful project and internship opportunities
Create program timelines, budgets, and deliverables aligned with donor intent and CFL strategic priorities
Oversee logistics for the annual Civic Impact Showcase, including event planning, partner engagement, and student presentation support
Manage internship funding, onboarding, supervision logistics, and documentation
Provide ongoing coaching and mentorship to students, helping them translate leadership theory into action and navigate real-world project implementation
Track and assess project outcomes, internship progress, and community partner impact through evaluation tools (e.g., pre/post assessments, partner surveys, impact reports)
Prepare annual impact reports for CFL leadership and university partners
Collaborate with communications and advancement teams to highlight student accomplishments and community impact
Oversee recognition processes for Scholars, partners, and key contributors
Lead the yearly lifecycle of the Boulder-CU Leadership Program (BCLP), our flagship mentorship initiative connecting CU Boulder students with accomplished Boulder-area mentors
Recruit, vet, and onboard high-impact mentors who represent diverse industries, backgrounds, and leadership experiences
Recruit, select, and prepare engaged student mentees to ensure readiness, professionalism, and alignment with BCLP learning goals
Design and implement high-quality program events—including orientations, kickoff gatherings, and mentor mixers
Manage the Forever Buffs Network mentoring platform by maintaining accurate records, troubleshooting user issues, and optimizing features to strengthen mentorship engagement
Facilitate one-to-one mentor/mentee matching, combining platform recommendations with human-centered judgment to produce meaningful, pairings
Track all required student documentation (Expectations Agreements, Mid-Point Memos, Final Evaluations) and maintain organized program files for reporting and assessment
Proactively support mentor and mentee relationships through consistent check-ins, conflict resolution, and thoughtful rematching when needed
Monitor engagement and satisfaction metrics for all participants, including meeting frequency, goal progression, and mentoring quality scores
Produce monthly newsletters and maintain a steady communication cadence to provide resources, reminders, and program updates
Conduct robust program evaluation through surveys, feedback, and Mentoring Quality Scores, using findings to guide continuous improvement
Lead the Super Mentor Program, pairing seasoned mentors with new mentors to strengthen mentor readiness, cultivate community among volunteers, and enhance overall mentorship quality
Track and verify student completion for graduation cords, digital badges, and scholarship eligibility
Maintain and regularly update mentor/mentee toolkits, training resources, and onboarding materials to ensure a high-quality, consistent participant experience
Cultivate and sustain partnerships with community partners, including local nonprofits, government agencies, and small businesses
Identify and scope real-world community challenges that fit the Scholars program’s learning goals and the partner’s needs
Strengthen CU Boulder’s civic reputation by representing the Center for Leadership at community events and leadership forums
Engage in the broader leadership development ecosystem (CiviCO, International Leadership Association, etc.) to increase CFL reputation, awareness, and to use this network to recruit for CFL collaborative opportunities like the ILA Leadership Education Academy or our Coaching Certification
Support planning, promotion, and execution of the Leo Hill Leadership Speaker Series
Assist with audience outreach, VIP ticket distribution, and event communications to external community members
Collaborate with the Donor Events Team to coordinate the VIP reception
Assist with speaker selection in collaboration with CFL staff and the Leo Hill committee
Assist with communications, including drafting content and creating social media assets
Provide event staffing and coordination for CFL-wide programs
Support special projects as assigned by CFL leadership
Collaborate with the Advancement team to maintain strong communication with donors
Contribute to donor stewardship through storytelling, event participation, and program updates
Represent CFL programs during Board of Advisors meetings, public speaking engagements, and outreach
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute
One year of professional job related experience
Familiarity with leadership development frameworks and co‑curricular program models
Ability to coach and mentor students engaged in civic impact projects
Strong project coordination skills (timelines, budgets, logistics, deliverables)
Event planning and execution, including VIP engagement and public‑facing programs
Communication skills across formats: written content, newsletters, social media, partner updates
Relationship management and stakeholder engagement
Data tracking, assessment, and reporting (surveys, evaluations, impact reports)
Problem‑solving and conflict resolution
Ability to adapt to dynamic program needs and collaborate across diverse teams
Ability to create inclusive and supportive learning environments
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated relationship‑building skills with diverse partners
High attention to detail and strong project‑management abilities
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, database systems, and social media platforms
Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic, team‑oriented environment
Preferred
Experience in higher education, leadership programs, or nonprofit program coordination
Professional experience in civic engagement, leadership development, community partnerships, or program management
Familiarity with experiential education and leadership development concepts
Experience managing co‑curricular programs, digital communications, and events
Familiarity with CU Boulder's ecosystem and processes or similar university models
Knowledge of the Boulder community
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Retirement plans
Generous paid time off
Tuition assistance for you and your dependents
ECO Pass for local transit
Access to world-class outdoor recreation
Additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program
Company
University of Colorado Boulder
University of Colorado Boulder is a bold, innovative community of scholars and learners who accelerate human potential
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$29.19MKey Investors
US Department of Commerce, Economic Development AdministationU.S. Environmental Protection AgencyNational Science Foundation
2023-10-10Grant· $1.4M
2022-06-28Grant· $0.03M
2021-09-29Grant· $22M
Leadership Team
Kristin Masker
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