Faculty Coordinator

University of Colorado Boulder; Boulder (CO); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Tuition assistance

ECO Transit pass

Paid time off

Job summary

University of Colorado Boulder is seeking a Faculty Coordinator to provide high-level technical, financial, and administrative support to efficiently assist both permanent and adjunct law faculty.

Responsibilities include proofreading, manuscript preparation, exam administration, course management, and budgeting for faculty development. The role emphasizes process improvement and strong interpersonal skills in a hybrid work setup.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience preferred.
• Strong proofreading/editing skills and attention to detail.
• Experience supporting faculty, executives, or management.
• Experience with university systems and procedures is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative support to law faculty and staff.
• Assist with online course development and course management tasks.
• Support manuscript preparation, proofreading, and formatting for publications.
• Coordinate RA/TA hiring and assist with academic processes.
• Manage faculty development budgets, travel, and reimbursements.

Skills

Proofreading

Manuscript support

Course management

Budget management

Administrative support

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Canvas LMS

Web Express

Canva

Concur Travel

Job description

Job Summary

The Colorado Law School welcomes applications for a FacultyCoordinator! This position provides high-level technical,financial, and administrative support to both permanent and adjunctfaculty. This role manages a wide range of tasks, includingacademic proofreading, manuscript submissions, exam administration,and course management. The coordinator also oversees facultydevelopment budgets, handles purchasing and reimbursements,develops and manages web pages, and establishes organizationalsystems to support faculty in achieving their scholarship,instructing, and service goals.

This fast-paced position requires strong interpersonal,communication, and executive support skills, with a commitment tocontinuous improvement. Operating with minimal supervision, thecoordinator plays a key role in advancing Colorado Law’s missionand maintaining its standard of excellence.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with allapplicable federal, state, and local laws governingnondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating aworkplace where all individuals are treated with respect anddignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds toapply, including protected veterans and individuals withdisabilities.

Who We Are

At the Colorado Law School ,we are an engaged, diverse, and welcoming community of students,staff, faculty, and alumni who help one another succeed. Ourselective admissions process keeps our student body small, enablingour faculty, staff, alumni, and community to invest deeply in eachstudent’s success. Because we take our responsibility to educateand train future lawyers very seriously, our curriculum, researchcenters, and experiential learning opportunities are crafted toprepare students for success in today’s changing legalenvironment.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Law Faculty Scholarship and Teaching Support

• Online Course Development - Collaborate with faculty to developand create online course content. Digitize and transform existingacademic content into highly engaging material on the coursemanagement platform Canvas and other e-learning platforms. Assistwith updates, provide feedback, and troubleshoot technologicalissues. Manage course elements such as syllabi, announcements,class materials, assignments, quizzes, and student submissions. Actas a liaison between students and faculty.


• Course Administration - Manage course rosters, seatingassignments, attendance records, and the ordering and distributionof textbooks and course materials.


• Manuscript Support - Assist faculty in preparing scholarlymanuscripts for publication in both print and electronic media.Provide expert proofreading, content review, revision, andformatting of manuscripts, course materials, and exams, adhering toBluebook style for law journal articles or the Chicago Manual ofStyle for book publishing. Secure copyright permissions in supportof scholarship.


• Publication Management - Prepare and submit materials forpublication to academic law reviews and journals. Track and managepublication offers, rejections, and expedite requests. Assist indisseminating scholarly manuscripts in print and electronicform.


• RA and TA Hiring - Facilitate the hiring process for ResearchAssistants (RAs) and Teaching Assistants (TAs) by drafting positiondescriptions, creating job advertisements, and coordinating withthe Career Development Office (CDO) and Human Resources in postingpositions and scheduling interviews.

Law Faculty Technical and Administrative Support

• Website Management - Manage faculty web pages on the CU Lawwebsite using specialized software (Web Express, Access), includingupdating bios, photos, CVs, and publications on a regular basis.Develop and maintain web pages for faculty special projects.


• Orientation and Integration - Facilitate the onboarding processfor new law faculty members, ensuring their smooth integration intothe CU system.


• Recommendation Letter Preparation - Prepare and expediterecommendation letters on behalf of faculty for students via printand online platforms, such as OSCAR for the court system.


• Committee Support - Provide support of varying complexity forlaw faculty members' service on faculty committees and searchcommittees, if schedule permits.


• General Assistance - Provide comprehensive support in responseto a variety of requests from law faculty, addressing theireducational, research and scholarship needs.

Financial Management and Procurement

• Payments and Reimbursements - Process domestic andinternational payments and reimbursement requests for law facultyvia Concur and Marketplace systems.


• Procurement and Compliance - Complete procurement and financialpaperwork for payments to consultants and external affiliates,including non-employee reimbursements and honoraria. Collaboratewith the Director of Fiscal Operations & Compliance to ensurecompliance with university procurement policies.


• Travel Coordination - Coordinate individual and group travel,including pre- and post-travel procurement processes.


• Budget Management - Manage faculty development fund budgets,research assistant support, grants, and other funds available tofaculty. Make purchases to support faculty teaching, research, andscholarship needs. Ensure financial tasks are completed in a timelymanner to meet timelines.

Law School Program Support

• Program and Project Coordination - Provide administrativesupport for assigned programs, initiatives, and special projects.Coordinate meetings, communications, materials, and relatedlogistics.


• Faculty Projects and Pro Bono Support – Assist faculty withprogrammatic, research, and administrative needs related to specialprojects and pro bono activities.


• Website Content Management - Develop and maintain programwebpages in collaboration with faculty, directors, fellows, andother collaborators.


• Newsletter and Materials Management - Develop programnewsletters by coordinating with directors, faculty members, andfellows to produce and edit content. Create visual text and imagerydesign concepts using the app Canva and other software for printand electronic communications and publications.

Examination Management

• Examination Preparation - Manage pre-and post-examinationprocesses. Prepare midterm and final law exam content for facultyby providing high-level proofreading, editing, and content review.Develop and distribute instructions to students prior to theexam.


• Electronic Exam Administration - Create and program electronicexam documents into exam software. Maintain the exam trackingsystem and troubleshoot software issues. Generate answer andanalysis reports for faculty.


• Examination Administration - Coordinate and track examinationprocess, recommending modifications as necessary. Work with the LawSchool Registrar’s Office, Student Affairs, and the Law Library toensure smooth exam processes. Maintain confidentiality and ensuresecurity of exam administration.


• Grading Support - Assist faculty in exam grading by verifyinggrading calculations.

What You Should Know

This position has the ability to work in a hybrid work modality,with 3 days a week required to be in person during the academicyear, and 2 days a week required to be in person during the summer. The position has an anticipated work schedule of Monday – Fridayduring regular business hours.

What We Can Offer

The salary range for this position is $58,000 - $61,880annually.

Benefits

At the University of Colorado Boulder , we arecommitted to supporting the holistic health and well-being of ouremployees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical,dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuitionassistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for localtransit. As one of Boulder County’s largest employers, CU Boulderoffers an inspiring academic community and access to world-classoutdoor recreation. Explore additional perks and programs throughthe CU Advantage program.

Be Statements

Be collaborative. Be resourceful. Be Boulder.

What We Require

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience maysubstitute on a year-for-year basis.


• 2 years of relevant, professional experience.

What You Will Need

• Strong proofreading and editing skills.


• Quick learner of university systems and procedures.


• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Pro.


• Ability to quickly learn and use web-based applications andplatforms.


• Self-starter with process improvement skills.


• Strong independent and team worker.


• Adaptable, with excellent communication and organizationalskills.


• Professional, diligent, and confidential.


• Capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-pacedenvironment.


• Committed to fostering inclusivity and positiverelationships.

What We Would Like You to Have

• 3 years of professional or executive administrationexperience.


• Experience working in a higher education setting.


• Experience supporting faculty, executives, or management.


• Experience with University of Colorado systems, policies, andprocedures.


• Experience with Canvas LMS, Concur Travel and Expense, WebExpress, Canva, and/or Exam4.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

1. A current resume.


2. A cover letter that specifically tells us how your backgroundand experience align with the requirements, qualifications, andresponsibilities of the position.

We may request references at a later time.

Please apply by August 30, 2026 for consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted viaemail. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs .

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, inany materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifyinginformation such as age, date of birth, or dates of schoolattendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redactingor removing this information.

Posting Contact Information

Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources

Posting Contact Email: [e-mail]