The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Who We Are
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
- Recruit graduate students to the Program by hosting one informational session per semester.
- Provide guidance to students as they prepare their applications and complete the program coursework.
- Organize and instruct a one-credit seminar each fall semester focused on current research in hydrology and career development.
- Serve as the mentor and advisor to the student steering committee for the Annual Hydrologic Sciences Symposium.
- Assume responsibility to ensure all planning and implementation is successful and adheres to a strict budget set by the Co-Directors and/or program leadership team.
- Assist the Co-Directors in coordinating a CU-Boulder American Water Resources Association student chapter where you will serve as an advisor and mentor to participating students.
- If funds permit, lead graduate students in a Hydrologic Sciences Program supported through grants. This includes, but is not limited to soliciting proposals, crafting an evaluation rubric, and assisting the leadership team in evaluating submitted proposals.
What You Should Know
- The anticipated start date for this opportunity is August 1, 2020.
- This is a part-time opportunity based on a 9-month academic year (9 months on/3 months off) schedule.
What We Can Offer
Benefits
The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.
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What We Require
- Master’s degree in Hydrology, Earth Science, Civil, and Environmental Engineering, or other water-related fields.
- Experience instructing hydrology or water-related classes.
- Experience coordinating teams to meet project goals.
- Experience advising or mentoring students (i.e. experience with student engagement, keeping students organized, etc.)
What You Will Need
- Ability to follow instructions, including responding constructively to others’ ideas and suggestions.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbally and written, including listening and responding to questions effectively.
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite of programs, as well as, online collaborative tools such as Google Drive.
- Ability to organize and lead groups or teams.
- Proven ability to instruct basic hydrology concepts and lead discussions on hydrology topics.
- Ability to be fiscally responsible.
- Ability to closely pay attention to details while maintaining clear and accurate records.
- Ability to work quickly and efficiently with minimal daily supervision.
What We Would Like You To Have
- A Ph.D. in Hydrology, Earth Science, Civil and Environmental Engineering, or other water-related fields.
- Experience with publishing and reviewing hydrological research.
- Experience planning and prioritizing academic meetings or workshops.
- Experience with grant writing and fundraising.
Special Instructions
- A current resume.
- A cover letter that specifically addresses how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications and responsibilities of the position.
Posting Contact Information
Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources
Posting Contact Email: [email protected]