Published: June 16, 2022

Application deadline: By 12:00 a.m. on Friday, July 15, 2022.

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Since 1987, the University Perspective program has developed and deepened the leadership capacity of staff on the Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØ 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 Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØSystem and the Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØSystem Office. The program is sponsored by Organizational and Employee Development (OED) in the Department of Human Resources. Applications are being accepted for the 2022-23 program.

Learn More About the University Perspective Program

Program Information

  • Duration: The University Perspective program is a nine-month program that runs from September 2022 through May 2023.
  • Format: We anticipate a hybrid program, combining both in-person and virtual events based on leadership preference and availability. In person events and meetings will happen in accordance with Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder event and meeting guidelines at that time.
  • 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.

How to Apply

  • Completed applications must be received by Human Resources by Friday, July 15 at 12:00 a.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 Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder
  • 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 2022 through May 2023)

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.

Senior Training and Development Specialist
University Perspective Program Manager
Department of Human Resources
alyssa.willet@colorado.edu