Part-time CREU Program Coordinator (0.5 FTE)

Job Summary:

This part-time, 0.5 FTE position will coordinate all aspects of the externally sponsored Cancer Research Experience for Undergraduates (CREU) Fellowship Program - a highly competitive short-term research fellowship program for undergraduate students.

Learn more - https://medschool.cuanschutz.edu/colorado-cancer-center/education/undergraduate-education-opportunities/creu-program-resources

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain program website and databases, including applications.

• Organize and manage competitive review processes with faculty reviewers.

• Compile program metrics and analyze feedback surveys.

• Collaborate with CU Evaluation Center on evaluation plans.

• Recruit and coordinate faculty for lectures, workshops, and mentoring roundtables.

• Organize biotech company visits, networking events, and the annual Poster Session.

• Develop processes and marketing strategies to boost applications.

• Recruit mentors, manage profiles, and match students with mentors.

• Serve as main contact for applicants/mentors and advise students throughout the program.

• Coordinate peer mentors from graduate and medical schools.

• Assist with grant reports, funding applications, and program accounts.

• Submit progress/expenditure reports to sponsors and manage donor funding.

• Process honorarium payments for external lecturers.

• Partner with HR on hiring paperwork, background checks, payroll, and building access.

• Coordinate travel and housing for out‑of‑state students.

Work Location:

Hybrid – this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 3 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado Cancer Center's Cancer Research Experience for Undergraduates (CREU), selected college undergraduate fellows spend ten weeks in our laboratories at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. As the CREU Program Coordinator, you will support the program’s goal to engage scientific curiosity in the next generation of scientists, challenging qualified college undergraduates to consider a cancer-related career in the future.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation, and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options

• Dental: Multiple plan options

• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision

• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay

• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year

  • Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)

  • Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)

  • Holiday Days: 10/year

• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses

• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

  • A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.

• One (1) year of experience coordinating educational programs in an academic institution.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience planning large events.

• Experience working with CU Concur Travel & Expense System.

• Experience with CU EMS Scheduling system.

• Experience with CU Marketplace system.

Conditions of Employment

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position now or in the future.

• This position may require some off-site presence at special functions.

• This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 3 days in office/2 days remote.

• This position is sedentary: Exert up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.

• Outstanding customer service skills.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position.

2. Curriculum vitae / Resume

3. Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address.

Questions should be directed to: Ellie Olthoff, eleanor.olthoff@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by September 15th, 2026.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this part-time (0.5 FTE) position has been established as $24,495 – $31,157.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.