About the University of Denver
The University of Denver (DU), a private university, is the oldest independent university in the Rocky Mountain region, with approximately 12,900 students in undergraduate and graduate programs. DU is classified as an R1: Doctoral University – very high research activity as a Doctoral/Research University. Financial Times Higher Education, U.S. News, and The Princeton Review have consistently ranked DU among the nation’s top 100 universities and among the top three universities in the state of Colorado.
The University of Denver embodies the spirit of exploration and discovery that define our region and our history. With nationally recognized academic programs, a history of widespread influence, a forward-looking vision for a 21st-century education, and a deep commitment to promoting inclusion, we open a world of opportunity to students and empower Pioneers to make a difference around the world.
About DU Advancement
In preparation for the most ambitious philanthropic campaign in the University’s history, the University of Denver is building an advancement enterprise that mirrors the excellence and innovation of our great institution. Inclusive of alumni relations, development, and student and alumni career services, DU Advancement is building and fostering a culture of deep engagement and philanthropy in support of our bold vision.
The University of Denver and DU Advancement deeply value inclusive excellence, recognizing that its success is dependent on how well it values, engages, and includes the rich diversity of constituents. As a part of that effort, we are continuing to grow a team of inclusive, collaborative, inquisitive, innovative, ethical, and transparent advancement professionals who possess deep mutual respect for one another and for our shared profession.
About Career & Professional Development
Career and Professional Development (CPD) is a part of the Global Networks team within DU’s Advancement office. CPD is one of four offices on campus providing career development services to a diverse community of DU students and alumni. CPD serves all of the undergraduate programs, University College, multiple graduate programs, and alumni not served by the other career services offices on campus. We provide a full range of services including one-on-one career advising, workshops, programming/events, career fairs, on-campus recruiting, access to thousands of jobs, internships and alumni and employer connections. Career & Professional Development is a very fast-paced, busy office that connects with students, faculty, staff, a wide variety of departments and divisions across campus, employers, parents and the community. CPD is implementing a strategic plan for advancing diversity, equity and inclusion that includes six bold goals to achieve by 2025 based on feedback from stakeholders including students, alumni and employers.
Position Summary
As part of Chancellor Haefner’s vision to create an innovative 4-Dimensional student experience on campus, the University of Denver is investing in growth and realignment of the Student Employment office to offer enhanced service to both students and their supervisors. The Human Resources Partner (HR) helps build this innovative Student Employment initiative by supporting the student employment lifecycle, emphasizing meaningful learning opportunities for student employees. The HR Partner analyzes trends and develops workforce plans to resolve issues to make a positive impact on business results. This position reports directly to the Director of Student Employment within Career & Professional Development, with a dotted line reporting relationship to the Director of Employee/Labor Relations in Human Resources and Inclusive Community (HRIC).
This position is funded through an internally funded two-year innovation grant, after which time there will be a review of programmatic outcomes to assess permanent position funding.
Essential Functions
Human Resources
- Lead, develop, and implement projects in collaboration with the Office of Student Employment to meet the needs of and enhance the student employment experience. Projects include onboarding, gathering compensation reviews with key campus partners, aligning hiring process for all student employee funding sources, operationalizing performance evaluations, and others as needed.
- Provide employee relations counseling and guidance to student employees and supervisors across divisions in conjunction with and advisement from the central Human Resources Partnerships office. Maintain a close working partnership with the HR Partner for Student Affairs and Inclusive Excellence specifically.
- Provide support and serve as liaison between Office of Student Employment and HRIC by understanding divisional goals of each, suggesting alignment as appropriate.
- Provide guidance and interpretation to divisional leadership on HR related items to talent management including workforce planning, recruiting, onboarding and other HR functions as necessary.
- In conjunction with the Director of Student Employment and advisement from HRIC, provides day-to-day performance management guidance and counsel to student employee supervisors to ensure consistent application of the institution’s performance management guidelines.
- Act as a strategic partner for the Office of Student Employment, Financial Aid and Office of Graduate Education, to provide cross-divisional guidance as it relates to human resources policies, federal work-study, graduate assistant guidelines to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal labor and employment law.
- Identify and respond to compliance issues.
- Support the review and approval of job postings in the internship & job database for students, PCO.
- Coordinate HR functions by balancing the needs of student employment with the strategic goals of the institution and HRIC.
Training & Program Development
- Assist the Office of Student Employment and divisional leadership in identifying training needs and presenting to staff & student employees on comprehensive policies and processes to include recruiting, on-boarding and other HR functions as necessary.
- Deliver and design trainings related to human resources topics as needed.
- Ensure HR-related content for New Student Employee Orientation is accurate and up-to-date.
Partnerships & University Citizenship
- Participate on the Student Employment Task Force that guides the direction of the office to ensure comprehensive organizational success and coordination.
- Work with the Office of Student Employment and campus partners to remedy process inefficiencies and missed opportunities for successful outcomes.
- Partner closely with divisional leadership, managers, supervisors, and employees to improve working relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and employee retention.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- High proficiency in Microsoft office suite.
- Working knowledge and application of employment laws including but not limited to related to EEO, FLSA, FMLA, etc.
- Solid presentation skills to deliver effective programs related to human resource initiatives, programs, and updates to all levels of employees and management including online presentations.
- Consulting skills and application of effective organization design, workforce planning, recruiting, selection, on-boarding, performance management, employee relations and delivering learning programs.
- Coordination of completion and maintenance of projects on time and within scope.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills including ability to interact and communicate effectively with a wide variety of individuals.
- Strong interpersonal skills to develop and maintain good working relationships both inside and outside of the division.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, and across teams with a focus on service orientation.
- Customer-focused orientation with a high level of professionalism and discretion.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity including the understanding and appreciation for cultural differences that impact the student and supervisor experience.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equal years of experience/education in human resources.
- 2 years of experience working in a human resource generalist or human resource business partner capacity.
- Experience analyzing Human Resources trends and metrics in developing solutions, programs, and policies.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous higher education work experience, or exposure to higher education or experience working in a complex matrixed organization.
- Certification in Human Resource Management from the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI), or Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).
- Master’s Degree in Human Resources or equivalent field.
Working Environment
Open office environment.
Noise level is quiet to moderate.
Eligible for hybrid work.
Physical Activities
Ability to sit in front of a computer for an extended period.
Occasionally required to move about the office/campus with the capability of transporting objects up to 20 lbs. with assistance.
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., some nights and weekends as required
Application Deadline
For best consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) May 31, 2023.
Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.
Salary Grade Number:
The salary grade for the position is 10.
Salary Range:
The salary range for this position is $62,000-$72,000.
The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.
Benefits:
The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver .
Please include the following documents with your application:
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Denver prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age (40 years and over in the employment context), religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, veterans status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the university’s educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended in 2008; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For the university’s complete Non-Discrimination Statement, please see non-discrimination-statement .
All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.
Advertised: May 10, 2023
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