CAAAS Program Manager

Title: CAAAS Program Manager

Requisition Number:

65005

Location:

Boulder, Colorado

City

Boulder

State

Colorado

Employment Type:

University Staff

Schedule:

Full-Time

Job Description:

 Job Summary

Job Summary

The Center for African & African American Studies (CAAAS) at CU Boulder is encouraging applications for The CAAAS Program manager position! This role manages The CAAAS office and supports the center’s efforts to be the focal point for Black community and culture at the University of Colorado Boulder. The CAAAS is a multipurpose space where scholars, students, artists, activists, and allies come together to study Africa, African Americans, and the African diaspora. The Program Manager reports to the center’s Faculty Director. The center is overseen by the Dean of the Graduate School and guided by an external Advisory Board. This position supports the CAAAS Faculty Director and Executive Board to develop CAAAS programs and implement the CAAAS mission and vision.

The Program Manager is responsible for implementing program activities and policies guided by the Faculty Director, maintaining the office and managing daily operations, and providing administrative support. This position supports students, departments, programs, and other CU centers, and collaborates with the Graduate School, VCAA Financial Service Center (FSC), Strategic Relations & Communications (SRC), and other academic and administrative offices. Alongside the Faculty Director, the CAAAS Program Manager also partners with organizations on and off campus to foster collaboration and ensure inclusive community for African & African American students, faculty, and staff at CU Boulder. This is a full-time university staff position working 40 hours per week in a hybrid mode that includes both remote work and on-campus work. Occasional evenings/weekends are also required.

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

Who We Are

The Center for African and African American Studies (acronym: the CAAAS, and commonly called the Cause) is the research, creative work, and programming division of the broader Black Studies community at the University of Colorado Boulder. Established in May 2021 by Reiland Rabaka, along with student leaders Audrea Fryar, Ruth Woldemichael, Karia White and Isaiah Chavous, the CAAAS is the focal point for campus and community life grounded in, and growing out of the historical, cultural, spiritual, sociopolitical, economic, and artistic experiences of Africans, African Americans, and the African diaspora.

Bearing our overarching mission in mind, the CAAAS provides a network of integrated programs and support services to promote the individual, cultural, social, mental, physical, and academic well-being of CU’s African, African American, and African diasporan students. We help our students explore and cultivate culturally grounded identities and create community through our Sankofa-themed student services, which examine African, African American, and African diasporan experiences in the United States, on the African continent, and throughout the African diaspora via cultural and community programs and events (including theater, dance, and music performances, as well as art exhibitions, panels, poetry readings, book signings, lectures, colloquia, conference travel, research trips, study abroad grants, Juneteenth commemoration, Kwanzaa, Black History Month programs, Black graduation, etc.). The CAAAS challenges all CU students, staff, and faculty members to critically assess their role and responsibilities as global citizens and to consciously advocate for a diverse, equitable, and inclusive campus, community, and society.

 What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Programming:

• In partnership with the Faculty Directors, ensure successful implementation and completion of program activities, such as fellowships & scholarships, research support, faculty and grad student awards, recruitment/retention, and community outreach and activities.
• Support the Faculty Director in building and maintaining relationships and projects with campus and community partners, including but not limited to; University Libraries, CU Presents, Program Manager for Black Diaspora in Student Affairs, School of Education, Ethnic Studies, The Office of the Chancellor Office of Governor Jared Polis, the Office of Congressman Joe Neguse, the Office of Senator Michael Bennet, the Office of the Mayor of the City of Boulder, the Dairy Center for the Arts, the Boulder Jewish Community Center, local libraries and local school districts
• Manages African & African American Studies Certificate, including promotion, supporting center leaders with awarding and declaring decisions, coordinating with faculty on courses and updating course catalog, monitoring progress of participating students, and adjusting degree audits as necessary
• Office of Governor Jared Polis, the Office of Congressman Joe Neguse, the Office of Senator Michael Bennet, the Office of the Mayor of the City of Boulder, the Dairy Center for the Arts, the Boulder Jewish Community Center, local libraries and local school districts.
• Oversee and supervise events, including scheduling, arranging travel, reserving spaces, catering, renting equipment, preparing publications and advertising, etc.
• Collaborate with the Director of Communications in Strategic Relations & Communications on strategic comms planning and reputational promotion via CRM and newsletter management.
• Manage daily communications and marketing, including website, social media, listservs, and event promotions.
• Support the Faculty Directors in developing and implementing policy decisions and programming initiatives.

Operations:

• Serve as office manager and point of contact for questions and concerns from faculty, staff, students, community partners and visitors, managing the center’s calendars, supervising student workers, and maintaining office supplies, equipment, and subscriptions & memberships.
• Support external board’s work, including scheduling meetings, preparing and distributing forms and information packets, taking meeting minutes, and carrying out decisions.
• Implement internal processes and procedures to ensure the center runs smoothly and efficiently directing the flow of information and anticipating problems to forecast required needs and propose solutions.
• Serve as the center’s primary liaison to campus service units, including but not limited to Parking & Transportation Services, Facilities Management and Office of Information Technology.
• Monitor event & program budgets for daily financial activities in a manner consistent with fiscal policies and procurement procedures.
• Coordinate procurement and travel working closely with the Graduate School and VCAA Financial Service Center (FSC) to process expense reports, reimbursements, honorarium payments, purchase orders, and other purchasing forms including establishing contracts with outside speakers, guests and suppliers.
• Provide financial and administrative support to Faculty Directors and the Graduate School to assist in planning and budgeting for the unit.

 What You Should Know

What You Should Know

Hybrid work schedule: Monday - Friday with occasional evenings and weekends.

 What We Can Offer

What We Can Offer

The annual salary for this full-time position will be $54,060 - $72,000. Salary will be based on qualifications of the candidate at time of hire.

 Benefits

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment.

 Be Statements

Be Statements

Be creative. Be impactful. Be Boulder.

 What We Require

What We Require

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute.
• One year of experience with program management in higher education.

 What You Will Need

What You Will Need

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently as well as on a team.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.

 What We Would Like You to Have

What We Would Like You to Have

• Master’s degree.
• Experience working with diverse and underrepresented populations supporting inclusive programming.
• Two or more years of experience with program management in higher education.
• Two or more years experience in managing budgets and fiscal processes (expense reports/procurement/fund accounting/etc) for a program/unit within a university .
• Two or more years of supervisory experience.
• One or more years of experience working at University of Colorado.