Part-time CREU Program Coordinator (0.5 FTE)

University of Colorado

7h • Hybrid

About The Position

This part-time, 0.5 FTE position will coordinate all aspects of the externally sponsored Cancer Research Experience for Undergraduates (CREU) Fellowship Program - a highly competitive short-term research fellowship program for undergraduate students.
Learn more - https://medschool.cuanschutz.edu/colorado-cancer-center/education/undergraduate-education-opportunities/creu-program-resources

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• One (1) year of experience coordinating educational programs in an academic institution.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
• Outstanding customer service skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience planning large events.
• Experience working with CU Concur Travel & Expense System.
• Experience with CU EMS Scheduling system.
• Experience with CU Marketplace system.

Responsibilities

• Maintain program website and databases, including applications.
• Organize and manage competitive review processes with faculty reviewers.
• Compile program metrics and analyze feedback surveys.
• Collaborate with CU Evaluation Center on evaluation plans.
• Recruit and coordinate faculty for lectures, workshops, and mentoring roundtables.
• Organize biotech company visits, networking events, and the annual Poster Session.
• Develop processes and marketing strategies to boost applications.
• Recruit mentors, manage profiles, and match students with mentors.
• Serve as main contact for applicants/mentors and advise students throughout the program.
• Coordinate peer mentors from graduate and medical schools.
• Assist with grant reports, funding applications, and program accounts.
• Submit progress/expenditure reports to sponsors and manage donor funding.
• Process honorarium payments for external lecturers.
• Partner with HR on hiring paperwork, background checks, payroll, and building access.
• Coordinate travel and housing for out‑of-state students.

Benefits

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10%25 of your gross pay
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 15/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level