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Associate Director, Office of Experiential Learning

Position Number: 6580983
Location: Boulder, CO
Position Type: Career Counseling and Placement

Associate Director, Office of Experiential Learning

Requisition Number: 67463
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: University Staff
Schedule: Full Time
Posting Close Date: 02-Oct-2025
Date Posted:

Job Summary

The Office of Experiential Learning (OEL) at the Leeds School of Business invites applications for an Associate Director! This role serves as a central hub to champion, coordinate, and operationalize applied learning across the school (undergraduate and graduate programs). It bridges academic ambition with industry reality, aligning educational outcomes with dynamic, real-world experiences that prepare students for lives of impact and leadership.

The Associate Director serves as the operational driver of the OEL, translating strategy into effective program delivery. This role ensures that academic goals are connected with external opportunities and internal resources, leading the full lifecycle of experiential programs from design through implementation and evaluation. Acting as a key bridge between institutional strategy and day-to-day execution, the Associate Director enables OEL initiatives to scale with quality, impact, and consistency.
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

Leeds School of Business

At Leeds, we have an outstanding vantage point, and while we're located at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, we're not talking about the scenery. Set in the heart of Boulder, Colorado-one of the nation's most vibrant business communities-Leeds offers unparalleled access to world-changing entrepreneurs, national research institutions and award-winning faculty!

Office of Experiential Learning

Grounded in three core domains - Demand (Academic & Learning Needs), Supply (Industry & Experiential Resources), and Integration (Program Delivery & Operations) - the OEL is the engine for creating meaningful, scalable, and academically rigorous experiential opportunities.

Demand focuses on defining learning intent, embedding experiential elements into curricula, and maintaining academic rigor.
Supply builds the network of partners, projects, and resources that create authentic learning opportunities.
Integration ensures these opportunities are delivered seamlessly, with high impact and continuous improvement.

The OEL is a strategic enabler of institutional goals related to student success, workforce alignment, and innovation in pedagogy. By strengthening connections between students and employer partners through applied learning, the OEL also plays an instrumental role in supporting career placement outcomes and expanding the school's network of professional relationships.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Demand (Academic & Learning Needs)

Source projects and match them with appropriate courses.
Lead evaluation and internal reporting, using data to drive improvements.
Support faculty engagement by sharing OEL success stories and results.

Supply (Industry & Experiential Resources)

Define project scope, timelines, and quality standards.
Build support teams of faculty affiliates, mentors, and coaches.
Handle ongoing relationships with partners and support providers.

Integration (Program Delivery & Operations)

Lead integration of experiential programs into curricular and co-curricular pathways.
Coordinate student participation, recruitment, and out-of-class opportunities.
Lead multi-stakeholder coordination for project success.

What You Should Know

The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm.
This position offers a hybrid schedule with at least 3 days in the office per week and evening/weekend work hours approximately 3-5 times per semester to support specialized events and workshops.

What We Can Offer

The annual hiring range for this position is $75,000-$90,000. Relocation is available for eligible candidates.

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. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.

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What We Require

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
Five years of progressively responsible experience in program management, experiential learning, career services, or a related field.

What You Will Need

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to collaborate successfully with a variety of partners.
Excellent problem solving skills.
Outstanding customer service skills when interacting professionally with corporate recruiters, students, faculty, administrators, and staff.
Proficiency with Salesforce (or other CRM platforms), Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

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 October 2, 2025 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.

To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Associate-Director-Office-of-Experiential-Learning/67463