UMC Director

Job Summary

The University Memorial Center (UMC) at the Universityof Colorado, Boulder is seeking applications for a UMCDirector! This position is in charge of the administration and operation of the UMC and its associated programs. This individual oversees and leads the planning, development,implementation, and assessment of facilities, programs and services that support the educational, cultural, social, and recreational needs of students and the broader CU Boulder community.

The Director is responsible for setting a high standard in the areas ofpolicy implementation; delivery of quality services and revenue generation; advocacy for diversity, sustainability, and assessment;facility maintenance and renovation; and student development through student employment and advising the UMC Board, a joint board of CU Student Government (CUSG). The Director works collaboratively with other Student Life offices and reportsadministratively to the Division of Student Life.

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 aworkplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds toapply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

The UMC Director supervises the following areas of the student union: administration; building management, operations, reception desk, and security; building and campus non-academic scheduling and related sales (CU Events Planning & Catering); event audiovisual (AV) and set-up; student safe ride program (CU Night Ride);games area (The Connection); assessment; student art program;contract negotiations for campus and private leases and Memorandaof Understanding (MOUs) in the union;
Veterans Memorial Lounge;critical incident planning; and Public Information Officer(PIO).

In addition, the Director supervises the functional areas of Campus Alcohol Management and the central campus Event Management System(EMS). The position also supervises the provision of budget and financial support services for the UMC. The individual leads theunion’s short- and long-term facility and strategic foresight byworking collaboratively with UMC staff, the UMC Board, and campus administration and partners. The UMC Director is seen as a leaderin the Division of Student Life and on campus given the role and visibility of the student union for the campus and larger community.

The Division of Student Life consists of 36 departments that provide student support and services dedicated to helping students become successful, curious, competent individuals during their time at CUBoulder.

With more than 1.6 million visitors each year, the University Memorial Center (UMC) is a dynamic hub where community and engagement come to life. Known as the “heart of campus,” the UMCbuzzes with activity, welcoming thousands daily to dine, study,shop, bowl or play billiards at The Connection, or immerse ingaming at the Alienware Buffalo Esports and Gaming Lounge. We host numerous live events, meetings, and conferences for the CU Boulder campus and wider community in our various spaces, including the Glenn Miller Ballroom.

As a workplace, the UMC offers a fast-paced,people-centered environment where every interaction contributes tocampus life. Home to a wide range of student services and an activeCU student government, we foster leadership, collaboration, and innovation among our staff and student employees. We celebrate diversity through food, art, music, and open exchange of ideas,cultivating belonging while supporting the campus spaces where expression and activism thrive.

At the UMC, we are committed tostudent success and will work…