Description
University of Colorado | CU Denver 
Strategic Enrollment and Student Success
University Innovation Alliance Fellow (Term-Limited)
Position #797007 – Requisition #26126

* Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers *

The University of Colorado has a requirement for COVID-19 vaccinations and full completion thereof by 9/1/21 or upon start date.  Information regarding this requirement, and exemptions can be found at:

Denver: https://www.ucdenver.edu/coronavirus

Exemptions vary by campus location/department. Campus/Unit-Specific Exemptions: 

• Denver Campus - Exemptions are allowed for medical, religious, or personal reasons.

The University of Colorado Denver seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. We value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty and staff of diverse backgrounds.

Strategic Enrollment and Student Success has an opening for a full-time term-limited University Staff (unclassified) University Innovation Alliance Fellow position.

The University of Colorado Denver is the state’s premier public urban research university and equity-serving institution. Globally connected and locally invested, CU Denver partners with future-focused learners and communities to design accessible, relevant, transformative educational experiences for every stage of life and career. Across eight schools and colleges in the heart of downtown Denver, our leading faculty inspires and works alongside students to solve complex challenges through boundary-breaking innovation and impactful research and creative work. As part of the state’s largest university system, CU Denver is a major contributor to the Colorado economy, with 2,000 employees and annual economic impact of more than $800 million. For more information, visit www.ucdenver.edu.

UNIVERSITY INNOVATION ALLIANCE
University of Colorado Denver is a member of the University Innovation Alliance (UIA), a national consortium of large public research universities working together to improve outcomes for all students across the socioeconomic spectrum, particularly low-income students, first-generation students, and students of color. The UIA is designed, organized, and led by our member institutions’ presidents and chancellors. Together, we draw from every region in the country and span the spectrum of U. S. public research universities, from emergent institutions to land grant universities and state flagships. 

Since its launch in 2014, the University Innovation Alliance has transformed a theoretical concept for collaboration into a nationally recognized community of practice that is driving both institutional transformation and improved student outcomes. Our work is based on the simple proposition that when universities share ideas, experiences, and challenges, and work together, they can accelerate innovations that help students graduate with a college degree. 

UIA FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The University Innovation Alliance Fellowship is a full-time, paid university leadership development program that places top-tier early- to mid-career professionals with Alliance member institutions. Fellows engage in critical work to support member institutions to identify new solutions, scale proven innovations, and communicate and diffuse outcomes – ultimately helping more students have access to and graduate with a high quality, affordable bachelor’s degree. The Fellowship provides a collaborative, fast-paced, and challenging experience coupled with training in cutting edge transferable skills, such as Process Mapping, Design Thinking, and pressing issues in higher education. As a Fellow, you will gain the unique networking opportunities of some of the most innovative public institutions nationwide to support your launch into a high-level university leadership career.
 
WHO WE LOOK FOR
UIA Fellows come with a variety of diverse professional and educational backgrounds. What they have in common is a passion to use their skills to solve the most pressing public higher education problem facing our nation today – educational attainment and the economic prospects of all students regardless of socioeconomic background. The ideal candidate will work well under conditions of ambiguity and be a self-starter to expand projects and integrate into a new culture.

WHAT YOU’LL DO
As a UIA Fellow, you have the opportunity to gain full-time experience supporting high-yield projects that are impactful to their member institution, and critical to the scaling mission of the Alliance. You will work on a manageable scope of work under the supervision of an experienced higher education leader. You will be charged to complete a project that enhances institutional capacity based on the needs of your Alliance member. Fellows may engage in such work as policy research, assessment, memo and proposal writing, and program enrichment analysis. 

Reporting to the university’s UIA liaisons, the next UIA Fellow at University of Colorado Denver will have the opportunity to shepherd UIA scale projects related to predictive analytics, proactive advising, strategic financial interventions, and/or college to career efforts as well as university-directed student success initiatives related generally to academic/career advising, diversity, equity and inclusion, and academic support programs, amongst others, while also being trained in and leveraging skills in process mapping and design thinking to help improve the likelihood of student success for undergraduates who identify as first-generation college students, from low-income households/communities, and/or students of color and other historically underserved backgrounds. This will include the development of a scalable student success project, moving from diagnosis of a problem through project completion. University of Colorado Denver UIA Fellow will be exposed to senior leaders in student success work at University of Colorado Denver, including the offices of Strategic Enrollment and Student Success; their decision making; and how student success initiatives and projects are conceptualized, launched, and managed over time.

In addition to university-level efforts, each UIA Fellow will spend approximately 15 percent of their time supporting UIA central initiatives and helping to disseminate our collective learnings related to innovating and scaling student success initiatives. 

This description is a summary only and is describing the general level of work being performed, it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on business need. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.

Salary and Benefits:
The hiring range for this position has been established at $60,000 to $70,000.   

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

The above hiring range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
  
Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits
Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree 
• At least two years of work experience

Required: Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Conditions of Employment: 

• This is a hybrid position. The individual in this role will work primarily in-person on the Denver Campus, with some remote work opportunities.
• This is a term-limited position. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in any program.
• At least three years of work experience (3-8 years preferred).
• Experience working in an academic or higher education setting.
• Project management experience.

Competencies/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Track record of success in academic and professional settings
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Possess an infectious energy and aptitude to motivate others
• Make connections between divergent people, projects, and goals
• Embody a professional, mature, and humble presence, especially among senior leaders
• Able to take initiative and drive results both independently and as part of a team
• Customarily think outside the box and rapidly iterate to strategically solve problems
• Have exceptional project management skills and talent to appropriately pivot and adapt

Diversity and Equity:
The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu. 

The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community, and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees. 

Job Category: Academic Services
Primary Location: Denver
Schedule: Full-time
Posting Date: Jun 1, 2022
Unposting Date: Ongoing