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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 2021-22 program.
Program Information
- Duration: The University Perspective program is a nine-month program that runs from September 2021 through May 2022.
- Format: We anticipate a hybrid program, combining both in-person and virtual events based on program presenters preference and availability
- Schedule: The schedule of topics is posted on the UP program page. 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. Â
How to Apply
- Completed applications must be received by Human Resources by Friday, July 16 at 12:00 p.m. The is a Google form. No additional letters or documentation besides the application will be required or accepted.
- Applications will be reviewed and final selections made by the applicant’s Division leadership. 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 staff member at ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Boulder
- 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 2021 through May 2022)
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 about 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 the University Perspective Program Manager:
Alyssa Willet, M.Ed.
Training and Development Specialist
University Perspective Program Manager
Department of Human Resources
alyssa.willet@colorado.edu