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Since 1987, the University Perspective program has developed and deepened the leadership capacity of staff on the University of ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Boulder campus. Participants gain firsthand knowledge of the university through meetings with senior leaders on the Boulder campus and each of the other three campuses in the ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ System and the ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ System Office. The program is sponsored by Organizational and Employee Development (OED) in the Department of Human Resources. Applications are being accepted for the 2024-25 program.

Learn More ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ the University Perspective Program

Program Information

• Duration: The University Perspective program is a nine-month program that runs from September 2024 through May 2025.
• Schedule: The schedule of program topics is posted here. The University Perspective program is a robust yearlong experience. You can plan on spending 4-8 hours per month participating in program activities and meetings from September through May.
• Format: We anticipate an in-person program, with some virtual meetings. Events are scheduled based upon leadership preference and availability. Please note, events are subject to change. Meetings will not be recorded.

How to Apply

• Completed applications must be received by Human Resources by Sunday, June 23rd, 2024, at 11:45 pm MT. Click  for the application. No additional letters or documentation besides the application will be required or accepted.
• Final selections are reviewed by the applicant's leadership division. The University Perspective program manager will notify applicants of their status in mid-August, prior to the start of the fall semester.

What We Require

• Be a permanent staff or faculty member at ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Boulder for a year or more.
• Have support of immediate supervisor to participate in the program.
• Be able to fully participate in all program sessions (estimated to be a time commitment of 4 to 8 hours per month from September 2024 through May 2025).

What We Would Like You to Have

Ideal candidates for this program possess one or more of these characteristics:

• Current and emerging leaders who are advancing in their career and who intend to continue to work in higher education.
• Mid-level managers who have come to the university from outside higher education.
• Experienced professionals prepared to learn and appreciate how the university functions as a complex organization, and how their role relates and contributes to the organization.

Who to Contact

For questions, contact Perri Longley, Senior Training Coordinator:

perri.longley@colorado.edu

Organization and Employee Development