Advising for Future-Ready Students Temporary Project Coordinator - Please apply by July 28, 2026 for consideration.

Requisition Number: 73657

Location: Boulder, Colorado

City:  Boulder

State: Colorado

Employment Type: Temporary Staff

Schedule: Part-Time

Posting Close Date: 28-Jul-2026

Date Posted: 22-Jul-2026

Job Summary 

CTWI’s Advising for Future-Ready Students program encourages applications for a temporary project coordinator! Our program prepares counselors, educators, and others in student advising roles to support students in navigating technology across educational, career, and social/emotional domains. By sharing information and support, students are better positioned to explore how technology intersects with their passions to open a world of opportunities.

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

CTWI is a thriving community of more than 1,500 change leader organizations spanning K-12, Higher Education, and Industry that works to widen participation in technology fields and careers through innovative programs and research. CTWI helps organizations remain globally competitive in science and technology by creating environments where all students and employees thrive.

The CTWI organization is part of the College of Engineering & Applied Science at the University of Colorado-Boulder. It spans both university staffing, financial and legal procedures, and in addition, receives funding from a non-profit 501(c)(3), to implement financial, legal, and governance procedures on its behalf.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

The Advising for Future-Ready Students Project Coordinator will plan and coordinate projects including workshops, webinars, conferences and other engagements, to ensure they are completed in a timely fashion and meet project goals. Specific activities include:

• Coordinate and lead numerous projects including workshops, webinars, conferences and other engagements using the organization's project management system.
• Contribute to the maintenance of the program database, website, tracking systems, and records.
• Set and negotiate deadlines, and prioritize tasks within and between multiple projects.
• Coordinate tasks on projects with the Future-Ready team as consistent with their roles/responsibilities.
• Serve as a point of contact for the Future-Ready team when multiple individuals are assigned to the same project to ensure team actions remain collaborative.
• Perform quality control on the project throughout development to maintain the standards expected.
• Identify and communicate potential barriers to project completion and outline potential solutions.
• Adjust schedules and targets on projects as needed or financing for the project change.
• Prepare weekly project status reports by capturing, analyzing, and summarizing relevant information.
• Measure project performance (total time spent on project, percentage of tasks completed on time, achievement delivery, etc.) to identify areas for improvement.
• Coordinate the development of project management manuals, training materials, and other documents to enable successful implementation and turnover of the process or system to others.
• Monitor and maintain Future-Ready’s customer service and helpdesk systems.
• Prepare weekly agenda items for team meetings- including tasks that are essential, overdue, and due within the next 5-7 business days to discuss as needed.
• Attend weekly virtual meetings and as requested by the Future-Ready Team.
• Other activities and tasks as assigned.

What You Should Know

This is a remote, temporary position working approximately 30 hours per week.

What We Can Offer

The hire rate for this position will be $28.00 - $35.00 per hour.

Benefits

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

Be Statements 

Be resourceful. Be collaborative. Be Boulder. 

What We Require

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with one year or more of related professional experience. Equivalent combination of experience and education may substitute.

What You Will Need

• Detail oriented with excellent project management skills.
• Ability to multitask, change priorities as needed and follow through with all assignments.
• Agile attitude.
• Strong communication and time management skills.
• Ability to delegate tasks effectively.
• Ability to solve problems creatively.
• Experience seeing projects through the full life cycle.
• Demonstrated ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively. 

What We Would Like You to Have

• Working knowledge and experience with Project Management software and databases
• Project Management Certification or relevant experience
• Experience with Wrike and Airtable management systems
• Experience in nonprofit mission driven organization

Special Instructions 

To apply, please submit the following materials: 

1. A current resume. 
2. 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 July 28, 2026 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.

Posting Contact Information

Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources

Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu