Join Our Team and Make a Difference in Higher Education!

At the System Administration office at the University of Colorado, we are dedicated to building a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our office is committed to fostering a culture where employees find community, a sense of belonging, and the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to our mission and purpose.  

By joining our team, you’ll have a direct impact on shaping the future of higher education. In addition to the Office of the Board of Regents, the University of Colorado’s system administration includes 19 units that provide essential services to CU’s campuses in Aurora, Boulder, Colorado Springs, and Denver, as well as the Office of the President. While not a part of any one campus, we are proud to serve in the centralized office for the University system. Together, we ensure CU continues to deliver outstanding education, groundbreaking research, and valuable service to our communities.

We believe in creating an environment where the unique experiences and perspectives of everyone are embraced, enriching the work we do and the strategic outcomes we pursue. If you’re passionate about making a difference, contributing to a dynamic team, and supporting a mission that matters, we encourage you to apply and be part of our journey.  Learn more about CU System Administration.

University Information Services (UIS) provides technical services and enterprise applications to the University of Colorado’s (CU) four campuses and the Office of the President. UIS is committed to excellence in customer service, technical expertise. Through the development of enterprise applications, UIS supports the University as a whole with systems used by students, faculty, human resources employees, finance employees, and others.

Research & Grants (R&G) IT Services supports CU’s Research mission with application products and services to support Research Administration, Research Compliance, and Financial Management of Sponsored Projects. These products are used by faculty, students, Campus Grants and Contracts Administration offices staff, Sponsored Project office staff and departmental research administration staff at all four campuses to manage cradle to grave Sponsored Projects administration. Products include InfoEd Electronic Research Administration (eRA) software application and the Grants suite of modules from PeopleSoft Financials and Supply Chain system.

The Assistant Director of Electronic Research Administration (eRA) is responsible for implementation and support of functionality within the InfoEd eRA software to enable Pre-award management, non-Financial Sponsored project management and Research compliance activities at all CU campuses. It serves as the primary liaison regarding the eRA product suite. This position provides direct supervision of eRA Solutions managers and Business systems analysts to ensure operational support, works closely with campus stakeholders and IT partners to understand campus business requirements, and with internal UIS teams to achieve eRA service goals

This position reports to the Sr Director of Research & Grants IT Services and is exempt from the State of Colorado Classified System.

Applicants must be Colorado residents or able to relocate to Colorado within a month of starting employment with University of Colorado System Administration.

Remote – this role is eligible to work remotely within Colorado.

Please note, leadership may adjust in-office work requirements with a minimum of three months' notice before any change can be implemented.