The 2022 Supervisor Training Series was launched on February 28. The recording of the first session is available. Link is at the top of the recordings listing on this page. This training is relevant for all CIRES supervisors regardless of how long you have been a supervisor. Many things have evolved over the years on… Read More


If you supervise an international employee or employees, it is important to be aware that any anticipated changes to the position of an international employee need to be reported to CIRES HR at ciresehr@colorado.edu *before* the changes take place.  This is because most changes will require additional paperwork, and some changes may not be possible. … Read More


In May 2020 CU Boulder HR offered a one time increase of 80 hours in the maximum vacation leave accrual (to 432 from a usual cap of 352). In 2021 and this year no increase will be granted. This means that the cap of 352 hours of vacation will be in effect and any vacation… Read More


CIRES HR has developed a Supervisor Responsibilities Checklist with detailed information on your role in the hiring process (for regular employees, temps and students), new employee onboarding, timesheet approval, performance management, ASA reviews and the promotion process. The checklist also includes valuable information on CIRES and campus resources for your employees on professional development, medical and mental… Read More


Dear students, faculty and staff, Our community continues to cope with the devastating impacts of the Marshall Fire, which recently destroyed more than a thousand homes in nearby Superior and Louisville––including the homes of dozens of faculty, staff and students who must now rebuild their lives. Given the impacts of the fire and a surge… Read More


Due to the Marshall Fire, the career track deadlines have been extended. Please see this schedule for a full listing of updated deadlines. Most of the original dates were extended by two weeks. Since monthly payroll processes mid-month, CIRES HR is still targeting salaryincreases to be effective May 1, 2022. Due to the deadline extensions,… Read More


As announced in CU Boulder Today, CIRES employees impacted by the Marshall Fire have additional administrative leave options. Information on the types and amounts of leave available is below. Impacted employees should consult with CIRES HR as needed, and be sure to inform their supervisors of their leave needs and schedule.  Campus leadership and officials are working very hard on behalf… Read More


Thank you to everyone who has completed their position descriptions. As a final reminder, your vetted (supervisor approved) position description must be routed through DocuSign to obtain necessary signatures and uploaded to insideCIRES here. For your reference, full DocuSign instructions are here. Click Choose file, select your DocuSigned pdf and upload. Please reach out to… Read More


February 14, 2022 UPDATE: Please see the newest inclement weather guidance here. Last winter, CU Boulder updated inclement weather guidance for all employees. The full policy can be found here and establishes that weather-related delayed starts and closures impact everyone working that day, whether working remotely or in person. Specifically: Administrative leave is granted to regular employees… Read More


Governor Polis has granted 12 hours of administrative leave to state employees. This additional leave is granted to all CIRES campus and DSRC located employees, but depending on your location, these hours need to be used differently. Please see specifics of how this leave applies, based on your location below. And note: CIRES Administrative Offices (Communications,… Read More