Job Details

Project Manager, Campaign Planning and Strategy

Position Number: 6833469
Location: Boulder, CO
Position Type: Development and Fund Raising

Project Manager, Campaign Planning and Strategy

Requisition Number: 69323
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: University Staff
Schedule: Full Time
Posting Close Date: 20-Jan-2026
Date Posted:

Job Summary

Advancement at CU Boulder encourages applications for a Project Manager to support initiatives for the Campaign Planning & Strategy team as the CU Boulder Division of Advancement embarks on its first campus-based comprehensive campaign! This position is responsible for supervising key initiatives for the Campaign team as well as partner teams within the division. This work will ensure critically important projects remain on track as the campus progresses toward the comprehensive campaign's public phase. This position formally reports to the Senior Director of Campaign Planning & Strategy.

This position will navigate duties that are variable and sophisticated in nature and is tasked with exercising a high level of discretion and confidentiality, especially as it relates to assigned responsibilities with donors, faculty, staff and other constituents. This role applies skills and knowledge in multiple administrative functions, but many responsibilities reflect a distinct Advancement and constituent engagement component.
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

CU Boulder Advancement is committed to a culture of joy, motivated by collaboration, passionate about excellence and driven by impact. These four values define the culture and drive engagement and fundraising success. At CU Boulder Advancement, we allocate time and resources to create and sustain an environment where everyone matters and all can thrive. This commitment aligns with our core values and mission to achieve impactful fundraising and engagement. Our team and staff are dedicated to learning, challenging, and transforming systems, policies, and practices that perpetuate oppressive ideologies (such as racism, sexism, ableism, heterosexism) within our community. We embrace our responsibility to lead by example in promoting a supportive culture for both internal and external constituents. We hold ourselves accountable to our values and mission through individual and divisional goals that continuously assess our progress, growth, and outcomes.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Project Management

Complete key advancement-related tasks, including planned operations, events, and communications.
Supervise the tracking and management of tasks related to campaign projects, often using Microsoft Excel and/or Asana.
Initiate, schedule, and coordinate internal and external meetings.
As needed, attend or lead meetings, take detailed notes, and support timely, organized follow-up on all action items and decisions.
Use the donor database, CU Ascend, to collect information about constituents, gifts/pledges, proposals, and other aspects of Advancement work.
Use reporting tools, like Tableau and CU's Advancement Intelligence, to gather information needed to support campaign projects.
Provide event support and preparation as necessary.
Use Asana as a project management system.
Supervise special campaign projects within the purview of the Campaign team or that of partner teams across the division.

Communications

Connect with Advancement colleagues and other campus partners to assess the status of campaign projects and determine what is needed to move the projects forward in an efficient and effective manner.
Serve as the subject matter expert for the comprehensive campaign on projects, ensuring the work remains aligned with up-to-date campaign initiatives, priorities, and messaging
Support the creation, review, and distribution of campaign-specific materials.

What You Should Know

This position is in a hybrid work situation, working a mix of days on campus and remotely each week. Typically, this is 2 days in the office and 3 days remote each week, with subject to change.

What We Can Offer

$67,600 - $72,000. Relocation assistance may be available within Advancement guidelines.

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 adaptable. Be effective. Be Boulder.

What We Require

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience or combination of education and experience.
2+ years of professional, job-related experience.

What You Will Need

Phenomenal organizational skills with an ability to independently navigate competing priorities in a rapidly changing environment.
Proactive, solution-focused approach that anticipates project needs and potential challenges.
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Experience tracking and reporting data.
Knowledge of fundraising, donor relations, and alumni relations standard methodologies.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in completing tasks.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Customer service experience.
Ability to maintain and cultivate professional working relationships with colleagues in Advancement and across campus, as well as external partners and vendors.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly in the SharePoint environment.

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 January 20, 2026 for consideration.
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/Project-Manager-Campaign-Planning-and-Strategy/69323