Requisition Number:
66243
Location:
Boulder, Colorado
City
Boulder
State
Colorado
Employment Type:
University Staff
Schedule:
Full-Time
Posting Close Date:
05-Aug-2025
Date Posted:
25-Jul-2025

JOB SUMMARY

The Office of Advancement at CU Boulder encourages applications for a Senior Executive Assistant to the Vice Chancellor for Advancement!
The Sr. Executive Assistant to the Vice Chancellor for Advancement (VCA) is a key member of CU Boulder Advancement’s support team. This highly visible role provides high-level administrative, operational, and donor support while serving as a trusted advisor and strategic thought partner to the VCA. The VCA is responsible for a team of approximately 200 Advancement professionals, including development and fundraising efforts, alumni relations, marketing and communications, and industry and foundation relations. The VCA also serves as a member of the CU Boulder campus cabinet, CU System Advancement leadership, and within key organizational and community initiatives.
The position manages the VCA’s dynamic schedule, communications, and relationships with internal and external partners, including senior campus leaders, donors, alumni, volunteers, and university partners. Additionally, the Sr. EA leads key initiatives, helps drive organizational priorities, and ensures effective execution of Advancement’s goals as led by the VCA.
The Sr. EA also supports the VCA’s fundraising activities through donor outreach, meeting preparation, follow-up, and coordination with Advancement colleagues. The role supervises one staff member who manages the Executive Briefing Process and oversees logistics for Advancement events and division-wide meetings.
This role requires exceptional judgment, critical thinking, discretion, professionalism, and a deep commitment to CU Boulder Advancement’s values of joy, collaboration, excellence, and impact.
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

At CU Boulder Advancement, we are committed to fostering an environment where everyone matters and all can thrive. This dedication is rooted in our core values and our mission to drive impactful fundraising and engagement. Our team actively engages in learning, reflection, and the transformation of systems, policies, and practices that perpetuate oppressive ideologies—including racism, sexism, ableism, and heterosexism. We recognize our responsibility to lead by example in building a supportive and inclusive culture for both internal colleagues and external partners. We hold ourselves accountable through individual and divisional goals that continuously assess our progress, growth, and outcomes—ensuring alignment with our mission and values every step of the way.

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

• The CU Boulder Office of Advancement operates under a hybrid work model.
• Occasional evening or weekend work will be scheduled as needed.