Student Support & Engagement Program Manager – Buckley Center Sustainability Education

Student Support & Engagement Program Manager – Buckley Center for Sustainability Education Job Summary

We invite applications for a Student Support & Engagement Program Manager (PM) position at the Buckley Center for Sustainability Education (BCSE)! The PM will work collaboratively with the Faculty Associate Director for Student Engagement (FAD) and the rest of the BCSE team to develop student experiences inside and outside the classroom to build confidence, competence and capacity to understand, experience, communicate, and celebrate sustainability.

Reporting to the BCSE Director of Operations, the PM enhances and advances BCSE faculty and staff expertise as they provide support for student‑focused activities across all fields, schools and colleges at CU Boulder, including courses, workshops, consultations, performances, retreats, asynchronous resources, and related professional development activities. The PM also helps to nurture and advance OVCS and campus‑wide sustainability initiatives, as well as the common core curricular focus on sustainable futures.

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. The University of Colorado Boulder has launched the Buckley Center for Sustainability Education (BCSE), a bold new initiative under the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Sustainability (OVCS), supported by a transformational gift.

The goal of the center is to further integrate and expand sustainability education into the curriculum offerings across all of CU Boulder’s departments and degree programs, elevate the campus’ baseline sustainability literacy, and develop the university as a leader in sustainability education nationally and internationally.

• Partnering with the FAD and entire BCSE team to develop and support sustainability‑focused student internships and project‑based learning from logistics to co‑envisioning.
• Partnering with the FAD and entire BCSE team to support the SPIKE Student Scholars.
• Partnering with the FAD to design and report on the ways student voices are imagining the value of this new initiative on campus.
• Providing undergraduate and graduate student opportunities to be heard and supported on their sustainability education paths.
• Identifying and creating ways to amplify the voices of students who care about sustainability.
• Tracking and evaluating student contributions to BCSE, campus, and beyond.
• Co‑creating sustainability educational content to showcase student experiences and work.

• The work schedule will consist of traditional business hours (8:00am-5:00pm), with occasional requests for evening and/or weekend event staffing.
• This position is expected to work in a hybrid format with some in‑person and some remote work as prioritized by the business needs of the office.
• Once the center’s physical location is established, this position is expected to provide regular, in‑person staffing at the center to ensure coverage during campus regular operating hours.

The annual salary range for this full‑time position is $80,000 - $82,000.

At the University of Colorado Boulder, we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well‑being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package 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.

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• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (environmental studies, environmental design, climate science, environmental or climate communication).
• 5 years of…