Job Details

Faculty Personnel Specialist

Position Number: 6930109
Location: Boulder, CO
Position Type: Human Resources

Faculty Personnel Specialist

Requisition Number: 70126
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: University Staff
Schedule: Full Time
Posting Close Date: 01-Mar-2026
Date Posted:

Job Summary

Reporting to the Senior Director of Human Resources (HR) and Faculty Support Services (FSS), this role functions as the Faculty Personnel Specialist in the Leeds School of Business (Leeds). This position leads Faculty personnel actions and provides quality services to develop, and retain a highly effective workforce capable of advancing the academic mission. The Faculty Personnel Specialist partners closely with the HR administrator and the Senior Associate Dean for Faculty and Research. The Faculty Personnel Specialist is responsible for the administrative processes related to faculty career achievements including reappointment, promotion and tenure, evaluation, leaves and sabbaticals, and post-tenure review.

Additionally, this position is responsible for coordinating the notice requirements related to our faculty administrative appointments. This position is confident with the policies, bylaws and procedures connected to faculty, and is focused on providing superb support to all faculty, contributing to a positive employee experience. This position involves a significant administrative workload, requiring excellent attention to detail, time management, organization and multi-tasking skills.
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 Leeds, we have an outstanding vantage point, and while we're located at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, we're not talking about the scenery. Set in the heart of Boulder, Colorado-one of the nation's most vibrant business communities-Leeds offers unparalleled access to world-changing entrepreneurs, national research institutions and award-winning faculty!

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Faculty Personnel

Liaison for Leeds faculty Reappointment, Promotion and Tenure/Post Tenure Review, and Sabbaticals.
Identify faculty candidates for promotion, reappointment or post-tenure review and make appropriate notification.
Prepare Annual Personnel Actions and PUEC Members documents.
Ensure continuous communication to faculty regarding upcoming due dates and next process steps.
Fulfill the administrative tasks associated with the reappointment process for Leeds instructors in coordination with division chairs regarding instructor reappointments.
Prepare documentation for any needed material related to faculty personnel actions, and ensure the relevant partners have the appropriate access to the material.
Interpret and communicate policies, regulations, and procedures associated with promotion and post-tenure review to faculty, staff, and other program participants.
Be responsible for the preparation of faculty e-dossiers for college review and submission to the campus Office of Faculty Affairs. Coordinate faculty sabbatical process.
Main liaison to campus Office of Faculty Affairs for any faculty personnel action matters.
Be responsible for voting process for all Leeds faculty personnel actions.
In coordination with Faculty Affairs prepare, maintain and publish the Leeds School timelines calendar including comprehensive review, reappointment, promotion and tenure and other college timelines affecting Leeds faculty.
Support the Senior Associate Dean with ad hoc needs related to faculty personnel actions.
Maintain the faculty personnel action tracker to ensure alignment of when faculty are eligible/required to complete each career action.
Ensure all digital files related to faculty personnel achievements remain updated.

Annual Faculty Merit Evaluations

Manage the administrative aspects of the annual merit process for Leeds annual faculty merit evaluations.
Partner with the Division chairs to provide guidance on requirements and needs relating to faculty evaluations.
Prepare documentation for the division and Dean reviews including FCQ and publication data.
Assist the Senior Associate Dean with post-evaluation faculty score analysis.
Support the Senior Associate Dean with ad hoc needs and analysis related to annual faculty merit evaluations.
Submit faculty merit ratings to the Provost's Office.

Faculty Administrative Appointments - Informational Posting

Responsible for confirming the faculty administrative appointments available in the upcoming year.
Responsible for working with faculty partners, campus recruitment to ensure the posting of the annual notice requirements (informational postings) for the faculty administrative appointments.
Where applicable, complete ad hoc informational postings if new administrative appointments are created or become available midyear.

Partner with the HR Administrator

Partner with the Sr. Director of HR and FSS to determine responsibilities that the HR Administrator can support with on a monthly basis.
Provide mentorship to the HR Administrator regarding faculty personnel matters and the annual merit process.
Follow-up with the HR Administrator to ensure delegated tasks are achieved.

Ad hoc HR Support

This position coordinates two new faculty orientations per year and will also be required to perform with ad hoc duties as requested to support the HR unit.
Perform any additional responsibilities required and needed to support the wider HR team.

What You Should Know

This position offers a hybrid work modality with 3 days on campus and 2 days of remote work per week. The work schedule is Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.

What We Can Offer

The hiring range for this position is $58,200-$64,000. Relocation is available for eligible candidates.

Benefits

At the University of Colorado Boulder, we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County's largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program.

Be Statements

Be ambitious. Be pioneering. Be Boulder.

What We Require

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or a combination of education and experience.
1 year of experience working within a HR/personnel administrative or professional administrative capacity.

What You Will Need

A people-focused approach, supporting the ability for others to perform their roles to the best of their ability.
Ability to work in a team environment, while also confident to drive initiatives independently.
Exceptional attention to detail and thrive in a role that demands consistently high levels of precision.
Ability to focus on repetitive tasks, and maintain accuracy and precision.
Proactive approach in creating partnerships with various partners and embodying a situational approach to support these partners based on their individual needs.
Proven ability to influence and persuade other partners.
Ability to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, and fulfill agreed assignments.
Flexibility with changing needs from other partners.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including verbal and written.
Ability to handle multiple tasks at once, and balance interruptions.
Sensitivity to and appreciation of cultural, political, and geographical differences, with the ability to work well with faculty, staff, and individuals from around the world.
High degree of professionalism and ability to maintain confidentiality.
Demonstrated critical thinking skills, analytical ability, judgment, and creative problem-solving skills.
Outstanding organizational skills as the position involves coordinating tasks, managing overlapping timelines, and maintaining well-organized systems.
Desire to support other employees to grow and develop.
Motivated and proactive approach.
Competent in Microsoft Office Suite software, primarily Word and Excel.
Promotes creating an inclusive environment to reflect our values and vision at Leeds.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

A current resume.
A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.

We may request references at a later time.

Please apply by March 1st, 2026 for consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply 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.

To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Faculty-Personnel-Specialist/70126