Unemployment Coordinator (Open Rank, Entry or Intermediate)

Job Summary:

We are seeking an Unemployment Coordinator to join the Employee Relations and Performance team within Central Human Resources at the CU Anschutz Campus. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing unemployment claim processes ensuring timely and accurate responses and maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations. This position also partners closely with supervisors and HR colleagues to support effective employment practices across the campus and contribute to a consistent fair and compliant employee experience.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage Unemployment Program (80% at Intermediate level):

• Serves as the primary consultant for the Employee Relations and Performance team on unemployment claims which includes documentation review to determine eligibility processing responding to claims analysis/tracking of data and management of communications.
• This role also responds to State of Colorado inquiries as well as 3rd party entities on behalf of the University.
• Serves as the primary consultant for the Employee Relations and Performance team on unemployment claims including responding to inquiries from the State of Colorado and thirdparty entities. Ensuring all communications and submissions are timely accurate compliant and aligned with university policies.
• Evaluates documentation processes and tracks claims analyzes trends and coordinates with managers and leadership to gather necessary information or testimony. Represents the University in unemployment hearings as needed.

HR Campus Leave Support (10% at Intermediate level):

• Supports ERP team as needed to consult on employee leave cases.

Employee Relations Process Administration (10% Intermediate level)

• Manages general ERP team email inbox and either resolves on own or routes to the appropriate consultant.

Work Location:

This role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 2 days per week on the Anschutz campus and as needed for in-person meetings.

Why Join Us:

Central Human Resources at the University of Colorado Anschutz Campus is committed to providingexceptional service to more than 15000 faculty and staff members who arecritical of the universitys success in teaching research community service and clinical and Performance team offers consulting services advice support and referrals to employees supervisors andmanagers who have questions or learn more about the teamand the support they offer pleaseclickhere.

Why work for the University

We haveAMAZINGbenefits and offerexceptional 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: 15/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:

Enry Level:

• Bachelors degree in public administration public policy business higher education administration social sciences behavioral sciencesor a directly related field from an accredited institution

Intermediate Level:

• Bachelors degree in public administration public policy business higher education administration social sciences behavioral sciencesor a directly related field from an accredited institution
• 1 year of professional level experience in human resources.

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

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with HCM (Human Capital Management)/HRIS system
• Experience with Equifax unemployment claims process
• Experience working with Colorados Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) legislation and administration and the unemployment process.
• Experience dealing with confidential information and sensitive HR situations
• Experience working in human resource management at an institution of higher education
• Experience providing HR support directly to leadership and/or management positions.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to analyze interpret and evaluate a broad range of laws rules and regulations in order to exercise good judgment in applying them to human resource challenges.
• Knowledge of the professional standards concepts and practices of recruitment and selection employee relations or organizational development and human resource policy.
• Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and orally including public speaking.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
• Thorough knowledge of current management and leadership methods and best practices.

Conditions of Employment:

• Please be advised that thisposition is not eligible now or in the future for visa sponsorship.

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: Megan Freije @

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration apply by March 17 2026.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as:

Entry: $55000 - $59000

Intermediate: $60000 - $65000

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the Universitys 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.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

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 .

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus 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.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and othervaccine preventable diseases. If you work visit or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work visit or volunteer addition if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties you must enroll in theoccupational health medical surveillance program.