Colorado State University UERU Assistant Director

Undergraduate Education at Research Universities (UERU) Assistant Director

The Association for Undergraduate Education at Research Universities (UERU), an independent national higher education association hosted and supported by CSU, invites applications for an UERU Assistant Director. The Undergraduate Education at Research Universities (UERU) Assistant Director will primarily ensure efficient and cost-effective home office operations, professional execution of events and projects, and a positive UERU member experience. They will foster an inclusive and productive working environment for the UERU team.

For additional information and to apply, please visit: UERU Assistant Director.

Forfull consideration, application materials must be submitted by Monday, June 22 at 11:59 p.m. MT.

• Supervise UERU staff, including 2 full-time staff, 3-5 part-time student hourly staff, and event- and initiative-specific temporary staff.
• Oversee travel arrangements, scheduling, and other pertinent office operations.
• Serve as staff liaison between UERU and CSU (e.g., with respect to HR, OSP, Office the Provost, and other regular points of connection).
• Provide senior managerial staff support for all UERU initiatives and events, including grant-funded projects and the work of the Executive Director and Director of UERU Development and Strategic Partnerships.
• Staff the UERU Board and serve ex officio as a non-voting member of its Executive Committee.
• Provide staff leadership for the planning of 4-6 major in-person UERU events each year (all of which require onsite participation, often over multiple days).
• Understand the UERU budget and collaborate with the Office of the President and Provost Budget Director and UERU Board in managing UERU’s finances.
• Other duties as assigned.

• 5 years of professional administrative managerial experience, including supervision of direct reports.

• 5 or more years of professional administrative managerial experience in U.S. higher education, including specifically working for a research university and/or experience working for an intermediary U.S. higher ed organization.
• Master’s Degree.
• Prior experience executing in-person and virtual events.
• Familiarity with organizational budgets and university information and budget systems.

Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.