CU Student Government Program Coordinator

University of Colorado Boulder -
Boulder, CO

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Job Details

Full-time
$58,200 - $65,000 a year
8 days ago

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Flextime
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Confidential information handling
Academic institution experience
Collaboration with board members
Employee training
Interviewing
Experience at colleges/universities
Onboarding process management
Board relations

Full Job Description

Requisition Number:

73205

Location:

Boulder, Colorado

City

Boulder

State

Colorado

Employment Type:

University Staff

Schedule:

Full-Time

Posting Close Date:

16-Jul-2026

Date Posted:

02-Jul-2026

Job Summary

The CU Student Government Program Coordinator plays a crucial role in supporting CU Student Government (CUSG) across its various branches, including the Executive Branch, Legislative Branch, Judicial Branch, Election Commission, Joint Boards, and Finance Board. This position is responsible for supporting CU Student Government in various administrative functions, including student leader support, hiring, onboarding and managing student employees and leaders, fiscal review and planning, procurement and CUSG board relations.

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

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 CU Boulder.

CU Student Government (CUSG)

The University of Colorado Student Government (CUSG) is the official governing body of the over 38,000 students at CU Boulder. As the most autonomous student government in the nation, CUSG is responsible for allocating $37 million in student fees to improve the lives of all CU Boulder students. CUSG seeks to make a meaningful impact on the lives of CU Boulder students through advocacy, representation, allocation and legislation.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Student Leader Support

Post and track student job and leadership opportunity announcements using Handshake and other CU specified avenues.
Receive, organize, and forward incoming applications to the appropriate hiring committee.
Inform and provide resources to each member of a hiring committee of CU Boulder’s policy on hiring student employees and best practices while conducting an interview.
Develop and implement position-specific hiring timelines for all CUSG’s positions and student leader positions to ensure compliance with university policy.
Assist in the design and facilitation of training and development for CUSG positions, student staff, and student leader positions.
Schedule interviews with CUSG branch leaders and appropriate stakeholders.
Coordinate the submission and approval of student employee timesheets, handling hiring and onboarding processes, exit procedures, and leave reconciliation.
Supervise and manage departmental student employees.

Administrative Support

Serve as the CUSG liaison with Student Life Employee Experience Liaison, to ensure payroll is processed for part-time salaried and student employees.
Work directly with Student Life Employee Experience to hire all student employees and leaders for CUSG, ensuring accurate pay amounts and term dates.
Assist employees with timekeeping submissions, ensuring accurate and timely processing of bi-weekly and monthly payroll.
Review and monitor CUSG’s student budget with a focus on ensuring staff stays within approved hours and aligns with CU Boulder policy.
In collaboration with Student Life Employee Experience, troubleshoot payroll issues related to hiring, onboarding, and exit procedures.
Coordinate onboarding instructions and support for new student staff hires around payroll information, hiring packets, work-study, supervisory change forms, and separating student staff leaving their position.
Coordinate with Student Life Employee Experience on payroll-related inquiries, hiring transactions, and payment discrepancies.
Manage users and permissions within relevant software, managing accounts and permissions as necessary.
Assist other users in troubleshooting issues related to software used by CUSG..
Coordinate with Office of Financial Aid to understand and address any issues related to the impacts of stipend-based compensation on student leaders.

Fiscal Management

Conduct high-level fiscal planning and reporting in partnership with the Finance Director, Finance Board Chair, CUSG Advisor, CUSG Office Manager, and Student Life Business & Finance, and CUSG.
Process purchase orders, standing purchase orders, and procurement for expenditure requests, ensuring compliance with university policies.
Place orders for office supplies, catering, event-related materials, and other operational needs.
Handle travel arrangements, reservations, and accommodations for CUSG members.
Ensure compliance with the Student Fee Regulations and all university policies.
Ensure all expenditures are appropriately authorized, documented, and reconciled.
Maintain organized financial records and expenditure files.

Finance Board and Joint Board Relations

Support the Finance Board Chair and CUSG Office Manager in managing the budget, financial tracking, and financial board processes.
Coordinate with Student Life Business & Finance to conduct regular check-in meetings and ensure compliance with university policies
Assist with processing invoices, tracking financial transactions, and entering data into financial systems.
Serve as a CUSG liaison between Joint Boards attending meetings and meeting with Chairs as necessary
Assist with Joint Board recruitment and onboarding as needed.
Assist in the design and facilitation of training and development for Joint Board Chairs and Members
Update records, ensuring transparency and accessibility for CUSG leadership and Joint Boards.
Help with website updates related to financial policies, budget allocations, and procurement procedures.

Duties as Assigned

What You Should Know

This is a hybrid work opportunity. The work schedule for this position is Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 5:00 PM, with flextime to attend Finance Board or Joint Board meetings that are later in the evenings.

What We Can Offer

The annual salary range for this full-time position is $58,200 - $65,000.
Onboarding assistance is available within the Student Life division guidelines.

Benefits

At the University of Colorado Boulder, we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County’s largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program.

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What We Require

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, higher education, political science, finance, public administration, human resources, student affairs, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
1 year of professional, administrative, student affairs, human resources, finance, payroll, operations, or related experience.
Experience working in a student-focused, collaborative environment that involves multiple campus partners.
Experience providing administrative support, coordinating projects, or managing operational processes.
Experience working with confidential or sensitive student information.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple contending priorities in a fast-paced environment.

What You Will Need

Experience working in higher education, student government, student affairs, shared governance, or advocacy-based workplaces.
Experience supervising, training, onboarding, or mentoring student employees.
Experience with payroll, timekeeping, student employment, or HR administrative processes.
Experience with budgeting, procurement, fiscal tracking, or financial reconciliation.
Experience coordinating hiring processes, interviews, and onboarding procedures.
Familiarity with CU Boulder software systems such as Handshake, Teams, Outlook, Concur,
PeopleSoft/HCM, or similar systems.
Experience supporting governing boards, committees, or legislative bodies.
Experience planning trainings, workshops, meetings, or leadership development opportunities.
Experience managing websites, databases, spreadsheets, or organizational records.
Demonstrated dedication to supporting student leadership, civic engagement, and inclusive organizational practices.

What We Would Like You to Have

Knowledge of administrative, operational, and organizational support practices.
Knowledge of human resources, payroll, budgeting, and procurement best practices.
Ability to interpret, explain, and apply university policies, procedures, and regulations.
Effective time management with outstanding attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with diverse groups of students, staff, faculty, and campus partners.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive information.
Ability to troubleshoot problems, identify solutions, and improve processes.
Ability to facilitate professional and positive interactions with students, staff, faculty, and campus partners.
Skill in using Microsoft Office Suite, Teams, Excel, Qualtrics, and virtual collaboration tools.
Ability to learn and adapt to new software systems and evolving university procedures.
Ability to support and engage students from a wide range of identities, backgrounds, and lived experiences.
Ability to supervise, train, and support student employees in a professional setting.

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 16, 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: [email protected]

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