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Temporary Academic Advisor

CU Boulder
sick time
United States, Colorado, Boulder
Aug 24, 2026
Requisition Number: 74451 Location: Boulder, Colorado City Boulder State Colorado Employment Type: Temporary Staff Schedule: Part-Time Posting Close Date: 26-Aug-2026 Date Posted: 24-Aug-2026 Close All Job Summary The Program in Exploratory Studies (PES) group with the University of Colorado, Boulder is accepting applications for a Temporary Academic Advisor! This role is responsible for building relationships with students and fostering success by providing multidisciplinary academic and developmental advising for exploratory undergraduates with interests across all colleges and schools. This position is part of a collaborative team of academic advisors and coaches in the Program in Exploratory Studies (PES). This first-year advising role works with specific student populations to empower and support them in exploration and decision making toward their choice of a major and an outlay of goals for their collegiate career at CU-Boulder and beyond. The Academic Advisor will work with following populations: Current and admitted students in the Program in Exploratory Studies. Students who were not admitted to their college of choice. Prospective students, international students, and transfer students. Students that finds themselves between colleges or in need of campus-wide exploration. The Academic Advisor position focuses on exploration, discovery, and supportive connection with students, which requires a specialized knowledge base across many fields as well as a keen understanding of related functional areas. Other important aspects of this role include liaising with individuals and departments across campus, a commitment to professional growth and development, and strong dedication to team collaboration and innovation. The anticipated length of this temporary assignment will be from mid-September through mid-December. 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 The Program in Exploratory Studies (PES) provides the resources and guidance to help students discover and shape their academic and career journey. PES is designed to help students successfully transfer into their college of choice. We help students who are unsure of what they want to do, decide on a path and help them explore their options. This is a great opportunity for students to have the room to explore majors and find their interests before settling on a major. What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be Student Support Individual and small group work with students (via scheduled appointments, walk-ins, phone and email interactions) and related administrative duties; student traffic will vary over the course of the year so included in this role is proactive outreach and engagement with students who have not been in for an appointment and/or are in academic difficulty. Advisors will follow all advising protocols and apply campus advising tools such as Buff Portal Advising and will maintain a multidisciplinary knowledge base. Advisors will: Assist students in planning for and making informed decisions about a choice of major, intended college outcomes, and potential career or graduate school direction. Help students to assess their interests, values and academic skills. Teach students how to navigate the systems, academic processes and policies at CU Boulder. Work with students to personalize their academic path, including offering cocurricular guidance that complements their goals and leading them in regular long term planning. Advisors also offer availability to students' overall support network, including parents. In addition to one-on-one interactions, the individual in this position will work with students in group settings via workshops, presentations, and for-credit courses such as FYXP 1000: Academic Exploration & Critical Decision Making and FYXP 1500: First Year Success Seminar. Strategic Forecasting & Student Success Initiatives Planning and collaboration with the PES team, including regular team meetings, trainings and evaluation. This will include targeted meetings with specific constituents as well as attendance at greater organizational meetings and participation in cross-campus committees. Professional Development Professional development, including but not limited to relevant conferences, mentoring opportunities, coursework, workshops, and research. What You Should Know This is a part-time, temporary role working 20-30 hours/week. The anticipated length of this temporary assignment will be from mid-September through mid-December. The work modality for this position is on-site. What We Can Offer The hourly pay range for this part-time position is $24-$27. Benefits Temporary positions at the University of Colorado are not benefits-eligible, however, all positions are eligible for paid sick leave. Be Statements Be creative. Be impactful. Be Boulder. What We Require Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute. Experience with working with students in a higher education setting What You Will Need Inclusivity Integrity Collaboration Innovation Positivity Student-centered What We Would Like You to Have Master's degree in higher education administration or related field Experience advising or coaching university students Experience working with students outside the classroom Experience managing student success initiatives in a higher education setting Classroom teaching experience Experience working with students on a CU campus Special Instructions To apply, please submit the following materials: A current resume Essay - Please provide a one-page essay that addresses the following statement: Exploratory academic advising requires advisors to build relationships with students to learn about their lived experiences, strengths and passions, and inspirations for their future. Academic Advisors must be able to empathize with students as they navigate their unique journeys at the University of Colorado Boulder. Please describe what empathy means to you and how you would use empathy to support student success in the Program in Exploratory Studies. We may request references at a later time. Please apply by August 26, 2026 for consideration. Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs. In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.