Work at Mines

Whether you are starting out in a new job or you are currently a member of the Mines community, let us help you find success and embrace our Oredigger community.

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Work at Mines

Whether you are starting out in a new job or you are currently a member of the Mines community, let us help you find success and embrace our Oredigger community.

Come explore the possibilities!

Aerial view of Guggenheim Tower

We are Mines!

Mines graduates are change makers, boundary breakers and problem solvers. Since our earliest days, a Mines education has been and continues to be a transformational opportunity, with one of the strongest returns on investment out there for talented STEM students of all backgrounds.

At the same time, Mines faculty members are pushing their fields in new directions, whether that’s manufacturing, space resources, quantum engineering, carbon capture or more. Mines was recently classified as a R1 “Very High Activity” research institution by Carnegie, a notable feat for any university but particularly one of our size.

That size – roughly 7,000 undergraduate and graduate students – also translates to a close-knit campus community, where employees have opportunities to get involved in multiple ways, continued professional learning is valued and everyone can make an impact.

Community Alliance groups bring together employees for professional development, networking, cultural awareness and community involvement.  All Mines employees also have access to the wealth of activities happening every day on campus – nationally-renowned speakers, special events and Mines traditions like Engineering Days, just to name a few.

And don’t get us started on our hometown. We are located in the heart of Golden, Colorado –with its charming historic downtown and nearby hiking trails – and in close proximity to all that Denver and the Rocky Mountains have to offer. That includes the sunny, high-altitude climate and outstanding outdoor recreation opportunities that make the Denver area an ideal place to live, work and play.

Are you looking for an inspiring, mission-driven workplace where you can contribute to solving the world’s problems and educating the next generation of change makers? Are you an individual who values a diverse and inclusive community, where our different perspectives, experiences and cultures enrich the educational and work experience?  Look to Mines.

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How Mines Stacks Up

Colorado School of Mines is a top-ranked public university solving the grand challenges facing our society, particularly those related to the Earth, energy and the environment. Founded in 1874 with specialties in mining and metallurgy, Mines’ scope and mission have continually expanded to meet the needs of industry and society. Today, we are in the top 40 public university in the nation, recognized for our innovation and undergraduate teaching in science, technology engineering and math (U.S. News and World Report, 2024).

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Our Core Values

Inquiry and Innovation   We are committed to advancing knowledge and innovations.

Inspiration   Our graduates, ideas, actions and innovations will have a transformative impact on individuals and society.

Challenge   Our STEM-focused education and research produces the talent, knowledge and solutions to serve industry and benefit society.

Openness   We are an honest broker of information.

Respect   We are an elite, but not elitist institution.

Diversity   We educate and inspire students from all backgrounds.

Compassion   We aim to create a more prosperous future.

Collaboration   We are a community of entrepreneurial leaders and resilient problem-solvers who revel in challenges and work together in order to engineer change on Earth and beyond.

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Our Mission

Our STEM-focused education and research produce the talent, knowledge and solutions to serve industry and benefit society – all to create a more prosperous future. It’s the mission Mines was founded on 150 years ago and where we continue to excel today. We’re a community of innovative leaders and resilient problem-solvers who revel in challenges and work together in order to engineer solutions on Earth and beyond.

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The Job Application Process

Learn more information about the application process and expectations when pursuing employment opportunities at the Colorado School of Mines.

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Total Rewards

The total value of your professional career at the Colorado School of Mines exceeds traditional offerings.  We are proud to offer exceptional benefits- both financial and elective in nature.

Downtown Golden, Colorado

Our Hometown is Golden

The Colorado School of Mines campus sits right in the heart of the city of Golden, a historic community that is host to numerous arts, sports, and music festivals.  The city is bustling with restaurants and breweries, recreation outfitters, botqiues, art galleries, hiking and biking trails.  And so much more…..

Guggenheim Hall in the Spring

Our Community

The Community Alliances at Colorado School of Mines strive to create communities and build support for underrepresented faculty and staff members. While each Community Alliance serves a specific community, anyone working at Mines is welcome to join in support of these important members of the Colorado School of Mines community.

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Our People

Hear what our employees have to say about why they love to work at Mines!

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Mines in the News

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Mines @ 150

In 2024, we’re marking a momentous occasion at Colorado School of Mines: 150 years of producing the talent, knowledge and solutions to serve industry and benefit society – all to create a more prosperous future. We welcome all Orediggers, past and present, to join us as we reflect on our rich history, celebrate the dynamic landscape of our present, and eagerly explore the boundless possibilities that lie ahead.