Jeni Spice

Jeni is the Director of the Career and Innovation Center. In her role, Jeni leads the Career Center and its staff helping to cultivate growth in career services, promote employer relationships, and provide opportunities for alumni and students to receive career guidance, professional development, career mentorship, internships, employment, and events. She is passionate about career development and building relationships at UCCS and in the Colorado Springs community.

Jeni has a Master of Arts in School Counseling from the University of Northern Colorado and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Minor in Applied Psychology.

Jeni is a semi-native of Colorado Springs, coming here from Germany when she was 3 years old. With 20+ years of experience in education and leadership, she has held various positions in K-12 from dance coach to high school counselor. She loves the process of career development and seeing the growth and confidence that happens in students when they find their path. A leader for most of her career, she is dedicated to making the best atmosphere for those she leads knowing their job satisfaction will translate to students and foster student success.

When Jeni is not working, she loves to spend time with her family, her children and 4 grandchildren are the lights in her life. Her favorite outdoor activities are kayaking and hiking. She likes to travel with her husband and go on adventures. An animal lover, she has 2 dogs and hopes to have a cat join her family. Jeni is all about the human connection and enjoys meeting new people and spending time with friends.