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Career Family Summary: Jobs in this career family involve building relationships with external parties for the purposes of information sharing and facilitation of strategic partnerships. Functions include government relations, alumni relations, commercial business relations, non-profit relations, and event planning/management.
Professional Level Summary: Program Directors are responsible for the ongoing leadership and oversight of a program or function, including the development of strategies and processes which contribute to the University and/or campus mission and accountability for services provided. These positions typically do not supervise others.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • A bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, advertising, graphic design, visual arts, or a related field.
  • Four (4) years of related professional experience in photography, social media management, content creation, visual and mixed-media arts, editing, or other related professional experience.
  • Optional Substitution: Related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's or terminal degree in communications, marketing, advertising, graphic design, visual arts, or a related field.
  • Five (5) years of related professional experience in photography, social media management, content creation, visual and mixed-media arts, editing, or other related professional experience. 
  • Related professional experience as director, project/program supervisor, work leader, or staff authority
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
  • Ability to use strategies and skills for setting, embracing and achieving objectives
  • Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills and ability to diplomatically handle problems of a sensitive and/or confidential nature
  • Ability to establish work priorities handle multiple deadlines 
  • Passion for engaging with people and connecting them to opportunities that meet their needs 
  • Ability to deal effectively with multiple categories of stakeholders, including students, alumni, employers, community leaders, faculty, and support staff. 
  • Ability to manage multiple complex projects and tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail. 
Supervision Exercised: Can supervise students. No cap on # of students. May supervise no more than (2) 2.0 FTE. If the position has supervision exceeding (2) 2.0 FTE the department should be able to provide a clear justification as to why the org. structure cannot support a higher level position
FLSA Status: Exempt
Career Family Summary: Jobs in this career family involve building relationships with external parties for the purposes of information sharing and facilitation of strategic partnerships. Functions include government relations, alumni relations, commercial business relations, non-profit relations, and event planning/management.
Professional Level Summary: Managers are responsible for the day-to-day operation of functional work units, including the development and implementation of processes consistent with college, school or departmental strategies and processes and the supervision of professional and support staff.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • A bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, advertising, graphic design, visual arts, or a related field.
  • Three (3) years of related professional experience in photography, social media management, content creation, visual and mixed-media arts, editing, or other related professional experience.
  • Optional Substitution: Related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's or terminal degree in communications, marketing, advertising, graphic design, visual arts, or a related field.  
  • Four (4) years of related professional experience in photography, social media management, content creation, visual and mixed-media arts, editing, or other related professional experience. 
  • Related professional experience as manager, supervisor, work leader, staff authority or project/program administrator
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
  • Ability to train and supervise employees 
  • Ability to establish work priorities and handle multiple deadlines
  • Passion for engaging with people and connecting them to opportunities that meet their needs
  • Ability to effectively, professionally, and persuasively represent CU through presentations, verbal communication, and written communication. 
  • Ability to deal effectively with multiple categories of stakeholders, including students, alumni, employers, community leaders, faculty, and support staff. 
  • Ability to manage multiple complex projects and tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail. 
Supervision Exercised: No cap on supervision exercised. Should not supervise a higher professional level position.
FLSA Status: Exempt or Non-Exempt
Career Family Summary: Jobs in this career family involve building relationships with external parties for the purposes of information sharing and facilitation of strategic partnerships. Functions include government relations, alumni relations, commercial business relations, non-profit relations, and event planning/management.
Professional Level Summary: Program Managers are responsible for the day-to-day operation of a program, function or work unit, including the development and implementation of processes consistent with college, school or departmental strategies and processes. These positions typically do not supervise others.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • A bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, advertising, graphic design, visual arts, or a related field.  
  • Three (3) years of related professional experience in photography, social media management, content creation, visual and mixed- media arts, editing, or other related professional experience.
  • Optional Substitution: Related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's or terminal degree in communications, marketing, advertising, graphic design, visual arts, or a related field.  
  • Four (4) years of related professional experience in photography, social media management, content creation, visual and mixed- media arts, editing, or other related professional experience. 
  • Related professional experience as manager, supervisor, work leader, staff authority or project/program administrator
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
  • Ability to effectively, professionally, and persuasively represent CU through presentations, verbal communication, and written communications. 
  • Ability to deal effectively with multiple categories of stakeholders, including students, alumni, employers, community leaders, faculty and support staff. 
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail. 
  • Ability to train at supervise employees that include student employees, volunteers, etc. 
Supervision Exercised: Can supervise students. No cap on # of students. May supervise no more than (1) 1.0 FTE. If the position has supervision exceeding (1) 1.0 FTE the department should be able to provide a clear justification as to why the org. structure cannot support a higher level position
FLSA Status: Exempt or Non-Exempt
Career Family Summary: Jobs in this career family involve building relationships with external parties for the purposes of information sharing and facilitation of strategic partnerships. Functions include government relations, alumni relations, commercial business relations, non-profit relations, and event planning/management.
Professional Level Summary: Senior Professionals are responsible for exercising discretion, analytical skill, personal accountability and responsibility in a wide range of areas including academic, administrative, managerial and student services functions. Work involves creating, integrating, applying and sharing knowledge directly related to a professional field. Work is performed fully independently.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • A bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, advertising, graphic design, visual arts, or a related field.  
  • Two (2) years of related professional experience in photography, social media management, content creation, visual and mixed- media arts, editing, or other related professional experience. 
  • Optional Substitution: Related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Three (3) years of related professional experience in photography, social media management, content creation, visual and mixed- media arts, editing, or other related professional experience. 
  • Related professional experience as an expert, specialist, staff authority, or work leader
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
  • Ability to effectively, professionally, an persuasively represent CU through presentations, verbal communication, and written communication
  • Ability to deal effectively with multiple categories of stakeholders, including students, alumni, employers, community leaders, faculty, and support staff. 
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail. 
Supervision Exercised:

Can supervise students. No cap on # of students supervised (should not supervise permanent staff. Temporary staff supervision is rare and should be closely reviewed with justification). 

Note: Since temporary appointments can be at many levels a "temp" SME should not report to a Senior Professional
FLSA Status: Exempt or Non-Exempt
Career Family Summary: Jobs in this career family involve building relationships with external parties for the purposes of information sharing and facilitation of strategic partnerships. Functions include government relations, alumni relations, commercial business relations, non-profit relations, and event planning/management.
Professional Level Summary: Principal Professionals are responsible for exercising discretion, analytical skill, personal accountability and responsibility in a wide range of areas including academic, administrative, managerial and student services functions. Work involves creating, integrating, applying and sharing knowledge directly related to a professional field. Work is performed at an advanced or expert level.� Principal Professionals are either work leads over others or are considered a subject matter expert in a particular area.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • A bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, advertising, graphic design, visual arts, or a related field. 
  • Three (3) years of related professional experience in photography, social media management, content creation, visual and mixed-media arts, editing, or other related professional experience.
  • Optional Substitution: Related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's or terminal degree in communications, marketing, advertising, graphic design, visual arts, or a related field.  
  • Four (4) years of related professional experience in photography, social media management, content creation, visual and mixed- media arts, editing, or other related professional experience. 
  • Related professional experience as an expert, specialist, staff authority, or work leader
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
  • Ability to effectively, professionally, and persuasively represent CU through presentations, verbal communication, and written communication. 
  • Ability to deal effectively with multiple categories of stakeholders, including students, alumni, employers, community leaders, faculty and support staff. 
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail. 
Supervision Exercised:

Can supervise students. No cap on # of students supervised (should not supervise permanent staff. Temporary staff supervision is rare and should be closely reviewed with justification).

Note: Since temporary appointments can be at many levels a "temp" SME should not report to a Principal Professional
FLSA Status: Exempt or Non-Exempt
Career Family Summary: Jobs in this career family involve building relationships with external parties for the purposes of information sharing and facilitation of strategic partnerships. Functions include government relations, alumni relations, commercial business relations, non-profit relations, and event planning/management.
Professional Level Summary: Professionals at the intermediate level are responsible for exercising discretion, analytical skill, personal accountability and responsibility in a wide range of areas including academic, administrative, managerial and student services functions. Work involves creating, integrating, applying and sharing knowledge directly related to a professional field. At the intermediate level, duties may be more limited in scope and are performed with guidance and direction from other professionals.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • A bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, advertising, graphic design, visual arts, or a related field.  
  • One (1) year of related professional experience in photography, social media management, content creation, visual and mixed- media arts, editing, or other related professional experience. 
  • Substitution: Related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.
Preferred Qualifications: Two (2) years of related professional experience in photography, social media management, content creation, visual and mixed- media arts, editing, or other related professional experience. 
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Ability to organize and manage time efficiently, while managing proirities and expectations
Supervision Exercised:

Can supervise students. No cap on # of students supervised (should not supervise permanent staff. Temporary staff supervision is rare and should be closely reviewed with justification). 

Note: Since temporary appointments can be at many levels a "temp" SME should not report to a Intermediate Professional
FLSA Status: Exempt or Non-Exempt
Career Family Summary: Jobs in this career family involve building relationships with external parties for the purposes of information sharing and facilitation of strategic partnerships. Functions include government relations, alumni relations, commercial business relations, non-profit relations, and event planning/management.
Professional Level Summary: Professionals at the entry level are responsible for exercising discretion, analytical skill, personal accountability and responsibility in a wide range of areas including academic, administrative, managerial and student services functions. Work involves creating, integrating, applying and sharing knowledge directly related to a professional field. At the entry level, duties are limited in scope and are performed with guidance and direction from other professionals and are performed in a training and development capacity.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • A bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, advertising, graphic design, visual arts, or a related field.  
  • Substitution: Related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.
Preferred Qualifications: One (1) year of related professional experience in photography, social media management, content creation, visual and mixed- media arts, editing, or other related professional experience. 
Supervision Exercised:

Can supervise students. No cap on # of students supervised (should not supervise permanent staff. Temporary staff supervision is rare and should be closely reviewed with justification). 

Note: Since temporary appointments can be at many levels a "temp" SME should not report to a Entry Professional
FLSA Status: Exempt or Non-Exempt
Career Family Summary: Jobs in this career family manage the physical infrastructure of the University. Functions include planning, architectural design, capital project commissioning, building code compliance, engineering disciplines (electrical, mechanical, civil, etc.), architectural drafting, landscape design, energy conservation and construction project management.
Professional Level Summary: Directors are responsible for the ongoing leadership and oversight of a department, including the development of strategies and processes which contribute to the University and/or campus mission and accountability for services provided. Directors are responsible and accountable for the analysis of fiscal and human resources required to achieve department objectives including hiring, compensation, termination, and performance management of subordinate employees.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning, Design or Construction Management
  • Six (6) years of related professional experience in failure analysis, construction management, knowledge of residential and/or commercial construction, building codes, design, electrical and/or civil engineering, or other related field.
  • Optional Substitution: Related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's or terminal degree in Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning, Design or Construction Management
  • Seven (7) years of professional experience in failure analysis, construction management, knowledge of residential and/or commercial construction, building codes, design, electrical and/or civil engieering , or other related field. Please Note: Anyone holding the Campus Architect needs to be a licensed Architect in Colorado. The Campus Architect is typically a director.
  • Related professional experience as director, department supervisor, work leader, or staff authority. Additional licensures, bonds, and state certifications may be required. 
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
  • Knowledge of principles, practices, methods, and techniques of strategic and collaborative planning, program and master plan analysis and development; financial and statistical analysis, and graphic and statistical presentation.
  • Working knowledge with Adobe Creative Suite 
  • Working Knowledge with Bluebeam
  • Ability to assist higher level management in assigned phases of complex institutional planning analyses.
  • Ability to make oral and written reports and presentations and prepare planning report information clearly and concisely at detailed as well as summarized executive levels.
  • Ability to gather, organize, analyze, and present institutional planning information including large statistical data bases.
  • Knowledge of facility program and master planning methodologies including need assessments, market analyses, space analyses, and statistical analyses.
  • Extensive knowledge of comprehensive planning, design, and construction principles specific to a higher education environment.
  • Extensive knowledge of and experience in major planning, design, and construction projects.
  • Strong working knowledge of various delivery models for construction projects, the pros and cons of each, and how these models align with projects of varying types.
  • Extensive knowledge of issues related to space management and allocation in a higher education environment.
  • Familiarity with Colorado’s capital project process as well as the policies, procedures, and legislation that frame the process.
  • Understanding of real estate transactions, legal concepts, and terminology. 
  • Working knowledge of the State of Colorado’s architect, consultant, and construction selection process and various construction delivery methods.
  • Unwavering commitment to design excellence.
 
Supervision Exercised: No cap on supervision exercised.
FLSA Status: Exempt
Career Family Summary: Jobs in this career family manage the physical infrastructure of the University. Functions include planning, architectural design, capital project commissioning, building code compliance, engineering disciplines (electrical, mechanical, civil, etc.), architectural drafting, landscape design, energy conservation and construction project management.
Professional Level Summary: Associate Directors are responsible for working closely with the Director to manage a department or specific areas of a department. These positions recommend strategy, have responsibility for fiscal and/or human resources and have the authority to act on the Director's behalf.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning, Design or Construction Management
  • Five (5) years of related professional experience in failure analysis, construction management, knowledge of residential and/or commercial construction, building codes, design, electrical and/or civil engieering , or other related field. 
  • Optional Substitution: Related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's or terminal degree in Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning, Design or Construction Management
  • Six (6) years of professional experience in failure analysis, construction management, knowledge of residential and/or commercial construction, building codes, design, electrical and/or civil engineering , or other related field. 
  • Related professional experience as director, department supervisor, work leader, or staff authority
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
  • Knowledge of principles, practices, methods, and techniques of strategic and collaborative planning, program and master plan analysis and development; financial and statistical analysis, and graphic and statistical presentation.
  • Working knowledge with Adobe Creative Suite 
  • Working Knowledge with Bluebeam
  • Ability to assist higher level management in assigned phases of complex institutional planning analyses.
  • Ability to make oral and written reports and presentations and prepare planning report information clearly and concisely at detailed as well as summarized executive levels.
  • Ability to gather, organize, analyze, and present institutional planning information including large statistical data bases.
  • Knowledge of facility program and master planning methodologies including need assessments, market analyses, space analyses, and statistical analyses.
  • Extensive knowledge of comprehensive planning, design, and construction principles specific to a higher education environment.
  • Extensive knowledge of and experience in major planning, design, and construction projects.
  • Strong working knowledge of various delivery models for construction projects, the pros and cons of each, and how these models align with projects of varying types.  
  • Extensive knowledge of issues related to space management and allocation in a higher education environment.
  • Familiarity with Colorado’s capital project process as well as the policies, procedures, and legislation that frame the process.
  • Understanding of real estate transactions, legal concepts, and terminology. 
  • Working knowledge of the State of Colorado’s architect, consultant, and construction selection process and various construction delivery methods.
  • Unwavering commitment to design excellence.
Supervision Exercised: No cap on supervision exercised. Should not supervise a higher professional level position.
FLSA Status: Exempt
Career Family Summary: Jobs in this career family manage the physical infrastructure of the University. Functions include planning, architectural design, capital project commissioning, building code compliance, engineering disciplines (electrical, mechanical, civil, etc.), architectural drafting, landscape design, energy conservation and construction project management.
Professional Level Summary: Assistant Directors have responsibility for projects, functions or processes within a department. These positions may recommend strategy and provide professional support to Directors and may have the authority to act on the Director's behalf. Assistant Directors typically supervise other staff but do not generally control the allocation of fiscal or human resources.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning, Design or Construction Management
  • Four (4) years of related professional experience in failure analysis, construction management, knowledge of residential and/or commercial construction, building codes, design, electrical and/or civil engineering , or other related field. 
  • Optional Substitution: Related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's or terminal degree in Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning, Design or Construction Management
  • Five (5) years of professional experience in failure analysis, construction management, knowledge of residential and/or commercial construction, building codes, design, electrical and/or civil engineering , or other related field. 
  • Related professional experience as director, project/program supervisor, work leader, or staff authority
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
  • Knowledge of principles, practices, methods, and techniques of strategic and collaborative planning, program and master plan analysis and development; financial and statistical analysis, and graphic and statistical presentation.
  • Working knowledge with Adobe Creative Suite 
  • Working Knowledge with Bluebeam
  • Ability to assist higher level management in assigned phases of complex institutional planning analyses.
  • Ability to make oral and written reports and presentations and prepare planning report information clearly and concisely at detailed as well as summarized executive levels.
  • Ability to gather, organize, analyze, and present institutional planning information including large statistical data bases.
  • Knowledge of facility program and master planning methodologies including need assessments, market analyses, space analyses, and statistical analyses.
  • Extensive knowledge of comprehensive planning, design, and construction principles specific to a higher education environment.
  • Extensive knowledge of and experience in major planning, design, and construction projects.
  • Strong working knowledge of various delivery models for construction projects, the pros and cons of each, and how these models align with projects of varying types.
  • Extensive knowledge of issues related to space management and allocation in a higher education environment.
  • Familiarity with Colorado’s capital project process as well as the policies, procedures, and legislation that frame the process.
  • Understanding of real estate transactions, legal concepts, and terminology. 
  • Working knowledge of the State of Colorado’s architect, consultant, and construction selection process and various construction delivery methods.
  • Unwavering commitment to design excellence.
Supervision Exercised: No cap on supervision exercised. Should not supervise a higher professional level position.
FLSA Status: Exempt
Career Family Summary: Jobs in this career family manage the physical infrastructure of the University. Functions include planning, architectural design, capital project commissioning, building code compliance, engineering disciplines (electrical, mechanical, civil, etc.), architectural drafting, landscape design, energy conservation and construction project management.
Professional Level Summary: Program Directors are responsible for the ongoing leadership and oversight of a program or function, including the development of strategies and processes which contribute to the University and/or campus mission and accountability for services provided. These positions typically do not supervise others.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning, Design or Construction Management
  • Four (4) years of related professional experience in failure analysis, construction management, knowledge of residential and/or commercial construction, building codes, design, electrical and/or civil engineering , or other related field. 
  • Optional Substitution: Related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's or terminal degree in Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning, Design or Construction Management
  • Five (5) years of professional experience in failure analysis, construction management, knowledge of residential and/or commercial construction, building codes, design, electrical and/or civil engineering , or other related field. 
  • Related professional experience as director, project/program supervisor, work leader, or staff authority
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
  • Knowledge of principles, practices, methods, and techniques of strategic and collaborative planning, program and master plan analysis and development; financial and statistical analysis, and graphic and statistical presentation.
  • Working knowledge with Adobe Creative Suite 
  • Working Knowledge with Bluebeam
  • Ability to assist higher level management in assigned phases of complex institutional planning analyses.
  • Ability to make oral and written reports and presentations and prepare planning report information clearly and concisely at detailed as well as summarized executive levels.
  • Ability to gather, organize, analyze, and present institutional planning information including large statistical data bases.
  • Knowledge of facility program and master planning methodologies including need assessments, market analyses, space analyses, and statistical analyses.
  • Extensive knowledge of comprehensive planning, design, and construction principles specific to a higher education environment.
  • Extensive knowledge of and experience in major planning, design, and construction projects.
  • Strong working knowledge of various delivery models for construction projects, the pros and cons of each, and how these models align with projects of varying types.
  • Extensive knowledge of issues related to space management and allocation in a higher education environment.
  • Familiarity with Colorado’s capital project process as well as the policies, procedures, and legislation that frame the process.
  • Understanding of real estate transactions, legal concepts, and terminology. 
  • Working knowledge of the State of Colorado’s architect, consultant, and construction selection process and various construction delivery methods.
  • Unwavering commitment to design excellence.
Supervision Exercised: Can supervise students. No cap on # of students. May supervise no more than (2) 2.0 FTE. If the position has supervision exceeding (2) 2.0 FTE the department should be able to provide a clear justification as to why the org. structure cannot support a higher level position
FLSA Status: Exempt
Career Family Summary: Jobs in this career family manage the physical infrastructure of the University. Functions include planning, architectural design, capital project commissioning, building code compliance, engineering disciplines (electrical, mechanical, civil, etc.), architectural drafting, landscape design, energy conservation and construction project management.
Professional Level Summary: Managers are responsible for the day-to-day operation of functional work units, including the development and implementation of processes consistent with college, school or departmental strategies and processes and the supervision of professional and support staff.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning, Design or Construction Management
  • Three (3) years of related professional experience in failure analysis, construction management, knowledge of residential and/or commercial construction, building codes, design, electrical and/or civil engineering , or other related field. 
  • Optional Substitution: Related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's or terminal degree in Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning, Design or Construction Management
  • Four (4) years of professional experience in failure analysis, construction management, knowledge of residential and/or commercial construction, building codes, design, electrical and/or civil engineering , or other related field. 
  • Related professional experience as manager, supervisor, work leader, staff authority or project/program administrator
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

  • Knowledge of principles, practices, methods, and techniques of strategic and collaborative planning, program and master plan analysis and development; financial and statistical analysis, and graphic and statistical presentation

  • Working knowledge with Adobe Creative Suite

  • Working Knowledge with Bluebeam

  • Ability to assist higher level management in assigned phases of complex institutional planning analyses.

  • Ability to make oral and written reports and presentations and prepare planning report information clearly and concisely at detailed as well as summarized executive levels.

  • Ability to gather, organize, analyze, and present institutional planning information including large statistical data bases.

  • Knowledge of facility program and master planning methodologies including need assessments, market analyses, space analyses, and statistical analyses.

  • Extensive knowledge of comprehensive planning, design, and construction principles specific to a higher education environment.

  • Extensive knowledge of and experience in major planning, design, and construction projects.

  • Strong working knowledge of various delivery models for construction projects, the pros and cons of each, and how these models align with projects of varying types.

  • Extensive knowledge of issues related to space management and allocation in a higher education environment.

  • Familiarity with Colorado’s capital project process as well as the policies, procedures, and legislation that frame the process.

  • Understanding of real estate transactions, legal concepts, and terminology.

  • Working knowledge of the State of Colorado’s architect, consultant, and construction selection process and various construction delivery methods.

  • Unwavering commitment to design excellence.
Supervision Exercised: No cap on supervision exercised. Should not supervise a higher professional level position.
FLSA Status: Exempt or Non-Exempt
Career Family Summary: Jobs in this career family manage the physical infrastructure of the University. Functions include planning, architectural design, capital project commissioning, building code compliance, engineering disciplines (electrical, mechanical, civil, etc.), architectural drafting, landscape design, energy conservation and construction project management.
Professional Level Summary: Program Managers are responsible for the day-to-day operation of a program, function or work unit, including the development and implementation of processes consistent with college, school or departmental strategies and processes. These positions typically do not supervise others.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning, Design or Construction Management
  • Three (3) years of related professional experience in failure analysis, construction management, knowledge of residential and/or commercial construction, building codes, design, electrical and/or civil engineering , or other related field. 
  • Optional Substitution: Related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's or terminal degree in Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning, Design or Construction Management
  • Four (4) years of professional experience in failure analysis, construction management, knowledge of residential and/or commercial construction, building codes, design, electrical and/or civil engineering , or other related field.
  • Related professional experience as manager, supervisor, work leader, staff authority or project/program administrator
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
  • Knowledge of principles, practices, methods, and techniques of strategic and collaborative planning, program and master plan analysis and development; financial and statistical analysis, and graphic and statistical presentation.
  • Working knowledge with Adobe Creative Suite 
  • Working Knowledge with Bluebeam
  • Ability to assist higher level management in assigned phases of complex institutional planning analyses.
  • Ability to make oral and written reports and presentations and prepare planning report information clearly and concisely at detailed as well as summarized executive levels.
  • Ability to gather, organize, analyze, and present institutional planning information including large statistical data bases.
  • Knowledge of facility program and master planning methodologies including need assessments, market analyses, space analyses, and statistical analyses.
  • Extensive knowledge of comprehensive planning, design, and construction principles specific to a higher education environment.
  • Extensive knowledge of and experience in major planning, design, and construction projects.
  • Strong working knowledge of various delivery models for construction projects, the pros and cons of each, and how these models align with projects of varying types.  
  • Extensive knowledge of issues related to space management and allocation in a higher education environment.
  • Familiarity with Colorado’s capital project process as well as the policies, procedures, and legislation that frame the process.
  • Understanding of real estate transactions, legal concepts, and terminology. 
  • Working knowledge of the State of Colorado’s architect, consultant, and construction selection process and various construction delivery methods.
  • Unwavering commitment to design excellence.
Supervision Exercised: Can supervise students. No cap on # of students. May supervise no more than (1) 1.0 FTE. If the position has supervision exceeding (1) 1.0 FTE the department should be able to provide a clear justification as to why the org. structure cannot support a higher level position
FLSA Status: Exempt or Non-Exempt
Career Family Summary: Jobs in this career family manage the physical infrastructure of the University. Functions include planning, architectural design, capital project commissioning, building code compliance, engineering disciplines (electrical, mechanical, civil, etc.), architectural drafting, landscape design, energy conservation and construction project management.
Professional Level Summary:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning, Design or Construction Management
  • Three (3) years of related professional experience in failure analysis, construction management, knowledge of residential and/or commercial construction, building codes, design, electrical and/or civil engineering , or other related field. 
  • Optional Substitution: Related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Master's degree or terminal degree in Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning, Design or Construction Management
  • Four (4) years of professional experience in failure analysis, construction management, knowledge of residential and/or commercial construction, building codes, design, electrical and/or civil engineering , or other related field. 
  • Related professional experience as an expert, specialist, staff authority, or work leader
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's degree or terminal degree in Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning, Design or Construction Management
  • Four (4) years of professional experience in failure analysis, construction management, knowledge of residential and/or commercial construction, building codes, design, electrical and/or civil engieering , or other related field. 
  • Related professional experience as an expert, specialist, staff authority, or work leader
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
  • Knowledge of principles, practices, methods, and techniques of strategic and collaborative planning, program and master plan analysis and development; financial and statistical analysis, and graphic and statistical presentation.
  • Working knowledge with Adobe Creative Suite 
  • Working Knowledge with Bluebeam
  • Ability to assist higher level management in assigned phases of complex institutional planning analyses.
  • Ability to make oral and written reports and presentations and prepare planning report information clearly and concisely at detailed as well as summarized executive levels.
  • Ability to gather, organize, analyze, and present institutional planning information including large statistical data bases.
  • Knowledge of facility program and master planning methodologies including need assessments, market analyses, space analyses, and statistical analyses.
  • Extensive knowledge of comprehensive planning, design, and construction principles specific to a higher education environment.
  • Extensive knowledge of and experience in major planning, design, and construction projects.
  • Strong working knowledge of various delivery models for construction projects, the pros and cons of each, and how these models align with projects of varying types.  
  • Extensive knowledge of issues related to space management and allocation in a higher education environment.
  • Familiarity with Colorado’s capital project process as well as the policies, procedures, and legislation that frame the process.
  • Understanding of real estate transactions, legal concepts, and terminology. 
  • Working knowledge of the State of Colorado’s architect, consultant, and construction selection process and various construction delivery methods.
  • Unwavering commitment to design excellence.
Supervision Exercised:

Can supervise students. No cap on # of students supervised (should not supervise permanent staff. Temporary staff supervision is rare and should be closely reviewed with justification). 

Note: Since temporary appointments can be at many levels a "temp" SME should not report to a Principal Professional
FLSA Status: Exempt or Non-Exempt
Career Family Summary: Jobs in this career family manage the physical infrastructure of the University. Functions include planning, architectural design, capital project commissioning, building code compliance, engineering disciplines (electrical, mechanical, civil, etc.), architectural drafting, landscape design, energy conservation and construction project management.
Professional Level Summary: Professionals at the intermediate level are responsible for exercising discretion, analytical skill, personal accountability and responsibility in a wide range of areas including academic, administrative, managerial and student services functions. Work involves creating, integrating, applying and sharing knowledge directly related to a professional field. At the intermediate level, duties may be more limited in scope and are performed with guidance and direction from other professionals.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning, Design or Construction Management
  • One (1) year of related professional experience in failure analysis, construction management, knowledge of residential and/or commercial construction, building codes, design, electrical and/or civil engieering , or other related field. 
  • Substitution: Related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.
Preferred Qualifications: Two (2) years of related professional experience in failure analysis, construction management, knowledge of residential and/or commercial construction, building codes, design, electrical and/or civil engieering , or other related field. 
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
  • Working knowledge with Adobe Creative Suite 
  • Working Knowledge with Bluebeam 
  • Ability to assist higher level management in assigned phases of complex institutional planning analyses.
  • Ability to make oral and written reports and presentations and prepare planning report information clearly and concisely at detailed as well as summarized executive levels.
  • Ability to gather, organize, analyze, institutional planning information including large statistical data bases.
  • Knowledge of facility program and master planning methodologies including need assessments, market analyses, space analyses, and statistical analyses.
  • Extensive knowledge of comprehensive planning, design, and construction principles specific to a higher education environment.
  • Extensive knowledge of and experience in major planning, design, and construction projects.
  • Strong working knowledge of various delivery models for construction projects, the pros and cons of each, and how these models align with projects of varying types.
  • Knowledge of issues related to space management and allocation in a higher education environment.
  • Familiarity with Colorado’s capital project process as well as the policies, procedures, and legislation that frame the process.
  • Understanding of real estate transactions, legal concepts, and terminology. 
  • Working knowledge of the State of Colorado’s architect, consultant, and construction selection process and various construction delivery methods.
  • Unwavering commitment to design excellence.
Supervision Exercised:

Can supervise students. No cap on # of students supervised (should not supervise permanent staff. Temporary staff supervision is rare and should be closely reviewed with justification). 

Note: Since temporary appointments can be at many levels a "temp" SME should not report to a Intermediate Professional
FLSA Status: Exempt or Non-Exempt
Career Family Summary: Jobs in this career family manage the physical infrastructure of the University. Functions include planning, architectural design, capital project commissioning, building code compliance, engineering disciplines (electrical, mechanical, civil, etc.), architectural drafting, landscape design, energy conservation and construction project management.
Professional Level Summary: Senior Professionals are responsible for exercising discretion, analytical skill, personal accountability and responsibility in a wide range of areas including academic, administrative, managerial and student services functions. Work involves creating, integrating, applying and sharing knowledge directly related to a professional field. Work is performed fully independently.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning, Design or Construction Management
  • Two (2) years of related professional experience. in failure analysis, construction management, knowledge of residential and/or commercial construction, building codes, design, electrical and/or civil engineering , or other related field.
  • Optional Substitution: Related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Three (3) years of professional experience in failure analysis, construction management, knowledge of residential and/or commercial construction, building codes, design, electrical and/or civil engieering , or other related field. 
  • Related professional experience as an expert, specialist, staff authority, or work leader
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
  • Knowledge of principles, practices, methods, and techniques of strategic and collaborative planning, program and master plan analysis and development; financial and statistical analysis, and graphic and statistical presentation.
  • Working knowledge with Adobe Creative Suite 
  • Working Knowledge with Bluebeam 
  • Ability to assist higher level management in assigned phases of complex institutional planning analyses.
  • Ability to make oral and written reports and presentations and prepare planning report information clearly and concisely at detailed as well as summarized executive levels.
  • Ability to gather, organize, analyze, and present institutional planning information including large statistical data bases.
  • Knowledge of facility program and master planning methodologies including need assessments, market analyses, space analyses, and statistical analyses.
  • Extensive knowledge of comprehensive planning, design, and construction principles specific to a higher education environment.
  • Extensive knowledge of and experience in major planning, design, and construction projects.
  • Strong working knowledge of various delivery models for construction projects, the pros and cons of each, and how these models align with projects of varying types.  
  • Extensive knowledge of issues related to space management and allocation in a higher education environment.
  • Familiarity with Colorado’s capital project process as well as the policies, procedures, and legislation that frame the process.
  • Understanding of real estate transactions, legal concepts, and terminology. 
  • Working knowledge of the State of Colorado’s architect, consultant, and construction selection process and various construction delivery methods.
  • Unwavering commitment to design excellence.
Supervision Exercised:

Can supervise students. No cap on # of students supervised (should not supervise permanent staff. Temporary staff supervision is rare and should be closely reviewed with justification). 

Note: Since temporary appointments can be at many levels a "temp" SME should not report to a Senior Professional
FLSA Status: Exempt or Non-Exempt
Career Family Summary: Jobs in this career family manage the physical infrastructure of the University. Functions include planning, architectural design, capital project commissioning, building code compliance, engineering disciplines (electrical, mechanical, civil, etc.), architectural drafting, landscape design, energy conservation and construction project management.
Professional Level Summary: Professionals at the entry level are responsible for exercising discretion, analytical skill, personal accountability and responsibility in a wide range of areas including academic, administrative, managerial and student services functions. Work involves creating, integrating, applying and sharing knowledge directly related to a professional field. At the entry level, duties are limited in scope and are performed with guidance and direction from other professionals and are performed in a training and development capacity.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning, Design or Construction Management
  • Substitution: Related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.
Preferred Qualifications: One (1) year of related professional experience in failure analysis, construction management, knowledge of residential and/or commercial construction, building codes, design, electrical and/or civil engineering , or other related field. 
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
  • Working knowledge with Adobe Creative Suite 
  • Working Knowledge with Bluebeam 
Supervision Exercised:

Can supervise students. No cap on # of students supervised (should not supervise permanent staff. Temporary staff supervision is rare and should be closely reviewed with justification). 

Note: Since temporary appointments can be at many levels a "temp" SME should not report to a Entry Professional
FLSA Status: Exempt or Non-Exempt
Career Family Summary: Jobs in this career family cultivate external donors, develop and maintain business partnerships and relationships, and solicit gifts to the University. Functions include corporate and foundation relations, annual gift giving, capital campaigns, trust and bequests, solicitation research, program development, and events planning or alumni relations when the primary focus is for development purposes.
Professional Level Summary: Directors are responsible for the ongoing leadership and oversight of a department, including the development of strategies and processes which contribute to the University and/or campus mission and accountability for services provided. Directors are responsible and accountable for the analysis of fiscal and human resources required to achieve department objectives including hiring, compensation, termination, and performance management of subordinate employees.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • A bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, business, marketing or other related field, from an accredited institution
  • Six (6) years of experience in fundraising, alumni/donor relations, or other nonprofit role or equivalent experience in for-profit marketing or project management or directly related field. 
  • Optional Substitution: Related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's or terminal degree  in nonprofit management, business, marketing or other related field, from an accredited institution
  • Seven (7) years of experience in fundraising, alumni/donor relations, or other nonprofit role OR equivalent experience in for-profit marketing or project management or directly related field
  • Related professional experience as director, department supervisor, work leader, or staff authority
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
  • Excellent program management skills 
  • Commitment to reach and surpass ambitious goals 
  • Impeccable organization and project management skills 
  • Exceptional relationship-building skills 
  • A facility with technology and software platforms 
  • Skillful in data analytics
  • A belief in and ability to articulate the university’s mission and the importance of philanthropy
  • Ability to interact effectively and professionally with donors and University constituents
  • Comfort with managing multiple projects simultaneously and accurately
  • Ability, desire and willingness to work collaboratively in a team-based environment with internal and external constituencies
  • Demonstrated ability to be a self-starter and self-motivator
  • Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
Supervision Exercised: No cap on supervision exercised.
FLSA Status: Exempt
Career Family Summary: Jobs in this career family cultivate external donors, develop and maintain business partnerships and relationships, and solicit gifts to the University. Functions include corporate and foundation relations, annual gift giving, capital campaigns, trust and bequests, solicitation research, program development, and events planning or alumni relations when the primary focus is for development purposes.
Professional Level Summary: Associate Directors are responsible for working closely with the Director to manage a department or specific areas of a department. These positions recommend strategy, have responsibility for fiscal and/or human resources and have the authority to act on the Director's behalf.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • A bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, business, marketing or other related field, from an accredited institution
  • Five (5) years of experience in fundraising, alumni/donor relations, or other nonprofit role or equivalent experience in for-profit marketing or project management or directly related field.
  • Optional Substitution: Related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's or terminal degree  in nonprofit management, business, marketing or other related field, from an accredited institution
  • Six (6) years of experience in fundraising, alumni/donor relations, or other nonprofit role OR equivalent experience in for-profit marketing or project management or directly related field
  • Related professional experience as director, department supervisor, work leader, or staff authority
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
  • Excellent program management skills 
  • Commitment to reach and surpass ambitious goals 
  • Impeccable organization and project management skills 
  • Exceptional relationship-building skills 
  • A facility with technology and software platforms 
  • Skillful in data analytics
  • A belief in and ability to articulate the university’s mission and the importance of philanthropy
  • Ability to interact effectively and professionally with donors and University constituents
  • Comfort with managing multiple projects simultaneously and accurately
  • Ability, desire and willingness to work collaboratively in a team-based environment with internal and external constituencies
  • Demonstrated ability to be a self-starter and self-motivator
  • Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
Supervision Exercised: No cap on supervision exercised. Should not supervise a higher professional level position.
FLSA Status: Exempt
Career Family Summary: Jobs in this career family cultivate external donors, develop and maintain business partnerships and relationships, and solicit gifts to the University. Functions include corporate and foundation relations, annual gift giving, capital campaigns, trust and bequests, solicitation research, program development, and events planning or alumni relations when the primary focus is for development purposes.
Professional Level Summary: Assistant Directors have responsibility for projects, functions or processes within a department. These positions may recommend strategy and provide professional support to Directors and may have the authority to act on the Director's behalf. Assistant Directors typically supervise other staff but do not generally control the allocation of fiscal or human resources.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • A bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, business, marketing or other related field, from an accredited institution
  • Four (4) years of experience in fundraising, alumni/donor relations, or other nonprofit role or equivalent experience in for-profit marketing or project management or directly related field.
  • Optional Substitution: Related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's or terminal degree  in nonprofit management, business, marketing or other related field, from an accredited institution
  • Five (5) years of experience in fundraising, alumni/donor relations, or other nonprofit role OR equivalent experience in for-profit marketing or project management or directly related field
  • Related professional experience as director, project/program supervisor, work leader, or staff authority
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
  • Excellent program management skills 
  • Commitment to reach and surpass ambitious goals 
  • Impeccable organization and project management skills 
  • Exceptional relationship-building skills 
  • A facility with technology and software platforms 
  • Skillful in data analytics
  • A belief in and ability to articulate the university’s mission and the importance of philanthropy
  • Ability to interact effectively and professionally with donors and University constituents
  • Comfort with managing multiple projects simultaneously and accurately
  • Ability, desire and willingness to work collaboratively in a team-based environment with internal and external constituencies
  • Demonstrated ability to be a self-starter and self-motivator
  • Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
Supervision Exercised: No cap on supervision exercised. Should not supervise a higher professional level position.
FLSA Status: Exempt
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