Temporary Registration Advisor

Job Summary:

Incoming first-year undergraduate students at CU Denver receive advising for their Fall 2026 classes from the University Advising team in the Office of Academic Achievement. Registration Advisors meet with incoming first-year students in-person and via Zoom to review degree requirements and enroll in classes for their first semester. Registration Advisors utilize various technologies and resources to assist students.

Registration Advisors work about 20 hours per week from mid-April to end of June. Paid training is provided and will occur in March and early April.

Key Responsibilities:

* Attend onboarding and training sessions on advising practices, technology tools, degree planning tools, and campus resources, as well as University Advising mission, vision, processes and procedures

* Review student materials to prepare for meetings

* Meet with incoming first-year students

* Introduce new students to degree planning tools and assist them with course registration

* Record notes about student interactions in advising platform

* Engage in phone campaigns with students

Work Location:

Hybrid - this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule.

March and April - hybrid training including some days on campus, exact dates and times TBD

April-June - Must be available to work about 20 hours per week; Typically, working hours will be Mondays through Fridays between 8:00-5:00pm, mountain time.

There may also be need for non-business hours work and Saturday commitments.

Work will be hybrid - on-campus and via Zoom.

Why Join Us:

This part-time role is a great introduction to student-facing work at the university.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

* Bachelor's Degree required

Preferred Qualifications:

* Experience advising, tutoring, teaching, coaching, and/or mentoring students

* Strong understanding of the U.S. higher education system

* Excellent organizational, planning, interpersonal, and communication (written and oral) skills

* Ability to work independently and as a team member

* Attention to detail

* Ability to think on feet and pivot based on new information or a change in plans

* A genuine interest and satisfaction in working with students, especially first-generation, diverse students

* Ability to learn new software

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. Five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers.

Questions should be directed to: Denee Janda, denee.janda@ucdenver.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, submit all application materials by Jan.19, 2026.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The hiring range for this position has been established at: $20.00 to $22.00 / hour. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. Temporary employees are only eligible for sick leave benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Denver is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.