Job Details

Temporary Project Manager, Advancement Operations

Position Number: 6201320
Location: Boulder, CO
Position Type: Development and Fund Raising

Temporary Project Manager, Advancement Operations

Requisition Number: 64095
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: Temporary Staff
Schedule: Part Time
Posting Close Date: 12-May-2025
Date Posted:

Job Summary

The Advancement Team in the Renee Crown Wellness Institute encourages applications for a Temporary Project Manager to provide key support! This position will manage and prioritize critical projects that directly contribute to fundraising and engagement efforts on behalf of the Crown Institute. The Temporary Project Manager will collaborate closely with the Assistant Dean for Advancement and Senior Development Assistant to sustain donor engagement, manage key aspects of the advancement team's operations, and ensure alignment with strategic priorities.
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 and advance CU Boulder's mission through impactful fundraising and engagement results. Embracing the responsibility to lead and model helps promote the desired culture while supporting internal and external constituents. Accountability for the division's commitment to these values is established through specific individual and team goals that evaluate progress and growth. The Rene Crown Wellness Institute at CU Boulder is dedicated to promoting the mental health and wellness of children, youth, and the adults who support them through interdisciplinary research-practice partnerships. The Advancement team plays a critical role in advancing the Institute's mission by securing essential resources and nurturing relationships that drive its growth and impact.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Advancement Strategy & Communications

Complete key advancement-related tasks, including planned operations, events, communications & donor visits.
Supports the Assistant Dean in advancing fundraising efforts including the development of proposals and cases for support.
Prepares donor communications including individual correspondence, advisory board materials, impact reports and other stewardship projects.
Works closely with campus partners and the Assistant Dean of Advancement to ensure deliverables align with standard processes and donor expectations while meet reporting timelines.

Portfolio & Pipeline Project Management

Conducts proactive research and assists in pipeline development strategy to ensure continued progress related to fundraising goals.
Assists the Assistant Dean in the development of campaign-related materials and goal setting.
Works in partnership with Portfolio Intelligence (PI) and Industry & Foundation Relations (IFR) to research & identify new gift and grant opportunities, working collaboratively to advance proposals & key deliverables.

Events & Board Engagement

Plans Advisory Board meetings and surrounding events, including concept development, planning for central initiatives, agenda creation, and other logistics as needed.
Manages inventory of board materials and supervises new member onboarding, ensuring seamless engagement for incoming board members.
Supervises planning and execution of advancement-related events, ensuring high-quality engagement experiences. Includes venue coordination, catering, event collateral, and logistics, ensuring smooth operations.
Represent the Crown Institute at alumni engagement and stewardship roundtable meetings. Serves as liaison to the Alumni Association and Campus Donor Relations and manages alumni engagement data.

What You Should Know

This is a temporary position anticipated to last 32 hours a week for 6 months. The schedule is anticipated to be Monday - Friday, though this can be discussed with the supervisor for flexibility.
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 and some days remote.
This role will occasionally be required to work evenings/weekends.

What We Can Offer

The pay range is $32.00 - $38.00 per hour.

Benefits

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

Be Statements

Be adaptable. Be impactful. Be Boulder.

What We Require

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience combination of education and experience.
1+ years of professional, job-related experience that includes strong organizational and project management skills.

What You Will Need

Ability to establish and enhance interpersonal relationships, including ability to coordinate and manage volunteers.
Knowledge of fundraising, donor relations, and alumni relations standard methodologies.
Strong communication skills including the skills 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 as a partner and adapt to changing priorities.
Knowledge of current issues facing public universities and interests of assigned school, students, faculty, and alumni.
Strong attention to detail and to visual appeal of presentation materials.
Growth mindset, resilience and perseverance.
Ability to champion the shared values of the Office of Advancement.
Ability to practice effective fiscal management.
Public speaking skills.
Ability to lift 10-15 lbs.
Ability to embrace a self-starter/self-learning approach.
Strong data/database management and manipulation skills.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

A current resume.
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 May 12, 2925 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.

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