Project Manager, Campaign Planning and Strategy

Project Manager, Campaign Planning and Strategy

Advancement at CU Boulder encourages applications for a Project Manager to support initiatives for the Campaign Planning & Strategy team as the CU Boulder Division of Advancement embarks on its first campus-based comprehensive campaign. The position is responsible for supervising key initiatives for the Campaign team as well as partner teams within the division and ensuring critically important projects remain on track toward the campaign’s public phase.

This role reports to the Senior Director of Campaign Planning & Strategy and requires exercising a high level of discretion and confidentiality with donors, faculty, staff, and other constituents. The Project Manager will apply skills and knowledge in multiple administrative functions, with a distinct emphasis on Advancement and constituent engagement.

• Complete key advancement‑related tasks, including planned operations, events, and communications.
• Supervise the tracking and management of campaign project tasks, often using Microsoft Excel and/or Asana.
• Initiate, schedule, and coordinate internal and external meetings; attend or lead meetings, take notes, and support timely, organized follow‑up on action items.
• Use the donor database, CU Ascend, to collect information about constituents, gifts/pledges, proposals, and other Advancement work.
• Use reporting tools, such as Tableau and CU’s Advancement Intelligence, to gather data needed to support campaign projects.
• Provide event support and preparation as necessary.
• Supervise special campaign projects within the purview of the Campaign team or of partner teams across the division.

• Connect with Advancement colleagues and other campus partners to assess project status and determine what is needed to move projects forward efficiently.
• Serve as the subject‑matter expert for the comprehensive campaign on projects, ensuring alignment with current campaign initiatives, priorities, and messaging.
• Support the creation, review, and distribution of campaign‑specific materials.

Hybrid Work Setting
: 2 days on campus and 3 days remote each week, subject to change.

Compensation
: $67,600 - $72,000. Relocation assistance may be available within Advancement guidelines.

Benefits
:
The University of Colorado Boulder offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for employees and their dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. Additional perks and programs are available through the CU Advantage program.

Be Statements
:
Be adaptable. Be effective. Be Boulder.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience or a combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years of professional, job‑related experience.

• Phenomenal organizational skills with the ability to independently navigate competing priorities in a rapidly changing environment.
• Proactive, solution‑focused approach that anticipates project needs and potential challenges.
• Critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience tracking and reporting data.
• Knowledge of fundraising, donor relations, and alumni relations methodologies.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in completing tasks.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Customer service experience.
• Ability to maintain and cultivate professional working relationships with colleagues in Advancement and across campus, as well as external partners and vendors.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly in the SharePoint environment.

• Knowledge of the Advancement/Development industry, including fundraising and engagement strategies.
• Experience in a non‑profit environment, preferably in higher education, independent schools, or healthcare.
• Experience liaising with director‑level colleagues and above.
• Experience working in customer service and/or an operations‑focused role.

• 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.

Please apply by January 20,…