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Temporary CNAIS Program Coordinator

Position Number: 6691274
Location: Boulder, CO
Position Type: Multicultural Affairs and Affirmative Action

Temporary CNAIS Program Coordinator

Requisition Number: 68379
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: Temporary Staff
Schedule: Part Time
Posting Close Date: 04-Nov-2025
Date Posted:

Job Summary

The Center for Native American and Indigenous Studies (CNAIS) within the Graduate School at CU Boulder invites applications for The Temporary CNAIS Program Coordinator position! This role is responsible for implementing program activities and policies guided by the CNAIS Faculty Director, leading daily operations, and providing administrative support. This role 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 CNAIS Faculty Director, this role also partners with organizations on and off campus to develop a community for Native American students, faculty, and staff at CU Boulder.
The role reports to the center's Faculty Director. The center is supervised by the Dean of the Graduate School and guided by an external board. This position supports the CNAIS Faculty Director and Executive Board to develop CNAIS' programs and implement the CNAIS mission and vision. This is a temporary staff position working up to 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

The Center for Native American and Indigenous Studies provides Native students and faculty an intellectual and social home at CU Boulder. We promote collaborative research focusing on both local and global Indigenous knowledge and foster wide ranging NAIS projects that aim to open conversations both in Colorado and the world.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

The Temporary CNAIS Program Coordinator for The Center for Native American & Indigenous Studies (CNAIS) supports the CNAIS office and the center's efforts to cultivate and promote collaboration and research on Native & Indigenous knowledge at CU Boulder.
Programming

At the guidance of the CNAIS Faculty Director, 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.
Handles Native American & Indigenous Studies Certificate, including promotion, supporting center leaders with awarding and declaring decisions, coordinating with faculty on courses and updating course catalog, tracking progress of participating students, and adjusting degree audits if needed.
Support the CNAIS Faculty Director in building and maintaining relationships and projects with campus an community partners, such as; partnering with AVC for Native American Affairs, collaborating with Program Manager for Native Students in Student Affairs, and when approved or delegated by the CNAIS Faculty Director, representing CNAIS on university committees related to Indigenous initiatives and serving as a liaison to regional Native organizations and academic networks alongside the Director.
Coordinate 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.
Handle daily communications and marketing, including website, social media, listservs, and event promotions.
Support the CNAIS Faculty Director 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, handling the center's calendars, supervising student worker(s), and maintaining office supplies, equipment, and subscriptions & memberships
Support the center's advisory boards, 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
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
Coordinate event and 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

What You Should Know

This is a temporary hybrid role requiring a minimum of two in-office days per week. The position follows regular business hours, with occasional evenings and weekends. Depending on the team needs, this role could work between 20 - 40 hours a week.

What We Can Offer

The hourly rate for this temporary position is $29-$32.

Benefits

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

Be Statements

Be creative. Be impactful. Be Boulder.

What We Require

A bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute
1-2 years of relevant experience with program management in higher education, including event planning, communications & marketing, and collaboration

What You Will Need

Experience working with Native and Indigenous communities, including understanding of tribal sovereignty, cultural traditions, and historical context

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 November 4, 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.

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