Work in Student Affairs

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On-campus jobs offer Buffs the chance to get hands-on professional experience. Many students develop valuable foundational skills that they can use in professional positions after college. These skills include communication, problem-solving and time management. There are also student jobs specific to industries that can teach you technical skills, like graphic design and research. Check out job openings in the Division of Student Affairs that allow you to learn, grow and thrive.  

Become a Journey Leader  

Help welcome new students and families to campus! As a journey leader, you will:

  • Connect with new Buffs as they start their CU Boulder adventure
  • Gain leadership skills
  • Develop communication skills
  • Learn and practice group facilitation and teamwork strategies 

Applications to become a journey leader close Nov. 22. 

Handshake Help Center: On-Campus Employment  

This recurring workshop is for student employment assistance. Learn how effective Handshake can be to land an on-campus job and ask questions about student employment!   

The Student Employee Experience 

More than 2,000 students work in the Division of Student Affairs, with job roles ranging from peer mentoring to event planning to social media content creation and university operations. Student employees directly contribute to the success of our campus community—and you can be a part of this team. 

Whatever your goals or interests are, there’s a job for you in Student Affairs.

Many departments hire students to help plan events and activities for Buffs throughout the year. You can gain skills while creating opportunities for students to make new connections, have fun and get more involved on campus. 

Some campus jobs may align with your future career plans, including roles in marketing, education, fitness instruction, community outreach and more. Take advantage of these opportunities to build technical skills and expand your network. 

Front desk positions, food service and customer service roles often mean you can create positive experiences for campus community members. These roles also have flexible scheduling and accommodations during busy times, like finals.

Peer mentors, tutors and personal trainers work one-on-one or in small groups to help Buffs achieve a specific goal. In these student-employee roles, you can make a difference while gaining experience for your resume.

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Jobs in Student Affairs include: 

  • Working at the Rec Center as an intramural sports official, lifeguard or fitness instructor. 

  • Becoming a peer tutor in the Academic Success and Achievement Program (ASAP). 

  • Joining the Peers Educating and Empowering Peers (PEEPs) team in the Center for Inclusion and Social Change.  

  • Planning events in the Center for Student Involvement. 

  • Helping campus community members get home safely as a driver/dispatcher for CU NightRide. 

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