Program Director, University Staff Performance Management

Program Director, University Staff Performance Management

The University of Colorado Boulder's Campus Human Resources is seeking an experienced program director to lead the campus performance management framework, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and processes. The position will drive the design, development, implementation, communication, and oversight of the performance management process for University Staff. This role will assist with training for unit HR leaders and supervisors on how to effectively evaluate performance, set goals and expectations, and provide feedback. This position will run the CU Boulder Officer evaluation process which includes oversight of the process, administration, and scheduling of reviews. This role involves planning, project management, project team leadership, data analysis, collaborator communication, and training to ensure programs align with organizational goals and drive positive employee outcomes. Additional duties in this capacity include evaluating and further developing efficient systems for collecting performance data and looking for the best industry practices that boost performance. The program director works with internal campus partners to create, implement, and communicate updates regarding the program.

Human Resources (HR) contributes leadership, guidance, tools, and services to support employees throughout their careers at CU Boulder and to cultivate a culture which upholds the campus' strongly held values. HR partners with campus in the achievement of the campus vision and strategic imperatives.

Your key responsibilities will be :

• Lead the performance management process for University Staff, and Officer level positions including the analysis, review, design, and implementation of changes to the process.
• Work with leadership and campus partners to design, improve, and implement new and updated performance management systems for University Staff, including goal setting, feedback mechanisms, and the review process.
• Build expertise in CU Boulder's annual performance process and related technology, using historical data and processes to understand previous programs and capture user feedback to inform improvements.
• Surveys comparable higher education organizations to learn standard methodologies.
• Plan, implement, and monitor project plans for performance programs, tracking achievements, dependencies, and partner updates to keep workstreams aligned, on schedule, and within budget.
• Support troubleshooting and documentation needs, and assist with timely communication and updates.
• Serve as the first point of contact for program-related questions, monitoring channels, and advancing issues as needed.
• Collaborate with various partners to ensure program adoption, address concerns, and gather feedback for continuous improvement.
• Work with the learning and development team to develop and deliver training programs to educate managers and staff on performance management processes, tools, and standard methodologies.
• Be responsible for critical vendor relationships that support the performance management process.
• Create and maintain templates, toolkits, and resources to support participants throughout the performance cycle.
• Collaborate with HRIT to thoroughly learn and understand the performance management technology, its impact on staff, leaders, and the process and how to improve this technology to meet campus needs.
• Collaborate with campus partners and leaders to test and document performance management systems, ensuring clarity and online usability for all users.
• Lead and support organizational change initiatives related to performance management, ensuring high levels of adoption.

This position offers a hybrid work modality with up to 2 days per week on campus. The annual hiring range for this position is $95,000-$115,000. At the University of Colorado Boulder, we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County's largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program.

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Please apply by November 10, 2025 for consideration. Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.