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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 2023-24Ìýprogram.

Learn More About the University Perspective Program

Program Information

• Duration: The University Perspective program is a nine-month program that runs from September 2023Ìýthrough May 2024.
• 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 Friday, June 30th, 2023, at 11:45pm. Click Ìýfor theÌýapplication. 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 Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder 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 2023Ìýthrough May 2024).

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 the University Perspective Program Manager:

Lisa Nelson, JD

Senior Training and Development Specialist

Organization and Employee Development

lisa.nelson@Colorado.EDU

303-735-8335

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