Associate Director, Special Programs

Job Summary

The Associate Director, Special Programs leads the special programs for undergraduate students at the Leeds School of Business. The special programs provide a blend of extracurricular programming and credit‑bearing coursework for several cohorts of students. The Associate Director provides oversight of the programs, student‑centric advising, systematic growth where appropriate, and hands‑on involvement in the programs and student experience. The Associate Director is a key member of the Leeds Undergraduate staff and serves as a resource to the Senior Director, Career Development and Experiential Learning, for information about the achievements and challenges of students in the special programs.

The Associate Director supervises two Assistant Directors who manage the day‑to‑day operations of the special programs. Existing Leeds special programs have clear identities:

• Leeds Scholars is the most selective, most intensive program for students who excel in academics and leadership at Leeds
• BEWiT (Business+Engineering Women in Technology) supports business and engineering students who want to explore careers in technology, where they are underrepresented in the industry
• Business+Computer Science Integration is a degree offering that encourages technical‑minded Leeds students to engage with the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
• Business of Sports Program is a two‑month intensive for students and recent graduates who are interested in pursuing careers in the sports and recreation industry
• Student Organizations and clubs at Leeds provide students with opportunities to find their community, build leadership skills, and explore interests outside the classroom

These programs give students a special experience at Leeds shared with a community of peers. This position may grow to include new programs, or the set of programs may change.

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.

At Leeds, we have an outstanding venue, 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!

This position is responsible for developing and implementing the strategic direction of the programs in partnership with the Senior Director. This includes defining the student profile for each program, creating learning and program objectives aligned with larger Leeds initiatives, managing relationships with relevant faculty and campus partners, and continuously improving each program over time. The Associate Director will:

• Act as a visible leader within the programs to reinforce trust, continuity, and credibility.
• Participate and be responsible for key program events, workshops, and discussions as a facilitator or thought partner.
• Support the culture of each program by modeling empathy, warmth, and student‑centered leadership.
• Assess on a regular basis current programmatic strengths and areas for improvement by obtaining data, student outcomes, and partner feedback.
• Use data to demonstrate creative problem‑solving skills to meet challenges in all aspects—financial, logistics, recruiting, program development, and student experience. Based on the assessment, create and implement a strategic plan for the special programs focusing on addressing the needs and enhancing the strengths.
• Be accountable for ensuring all goals within special programs are met.
• Serve as a leader in specialized programs by identifying and integrating standard methodologies, emerging trends, and innovative approaches into programming and advising models.

This position will supervise multiple staff who run the daily operations of the programs.…