About the University of Denver
Located where the Great Plains meet the Rocky Mountains, the University of Denver embodies the spirit of exploration and discovery that defines our region and our history. DU is a private institution built on exploration through research and collaboration among educators, students, and local and global communities. 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 them to make a difference around the world. Through learning, scholarship and practice, students gain the experience, knowledge and courage they need to tackle big challenges in the real world and guide diverse communities and organizations.
About SAIE
Student Affairs & Inclusive Excellence (SAIE) is the central student affairs division
of the University of Denver.
SAIE supports students in their holistic development through advocacy, collaboration, and education, and we strive to be full partners in students’ learning experience. SAIE values student centricity; diversity, equity, and inclusion; collaboration; adaptability; and accountability. The Division’s strategic priorities are:
- Enrich the holistic student experience
- Elevate & Embed diversity, equity & inclusion
- Engage purposeful partnerships
- Enhance staff development, learning & wellbeing
- Enact sustainable practices & operations
SAIE includes Housing and Residential Education; Student Engagement; Fraternity and Sorority Life; Health and Counseling Center; Inclusion & Equity Education; Disability Services Program; The Cultural CenterFIRST@DU; Learning Effectiveness Program; Veterans and Military Resources; Student Outreach and Support; Student Rights & Responsibilities; Budget, Operations, and Division Resources; New Student Programs; Parent & Family Engagement; and Community and Driscoll Commons.
About Dean of Students – Student Inclusion & Belonging, FIRST@DU
University of Denver (DU). FIRST@DU intends to assist first-generation and low-income students by providing resources, support, and funding to help enrich their experience through pre-orientation, academic workshops, cohort experiences (1GENU, VIP). seminars, events, mentoring, and 4D experience for all first-generation and low-income students.
Position Summary
The Business Coordinator of FIRST@DU will report to the Senior Director of FIRST@DU. FIRST@DU primarily serves first-generation students. The position oversees administrative support and logistics for FIRST@DU supports the Senior Director of FIRST@DU in the execution of their duties and responsibilities to students. The Business Coordinator ensures seamless operation of the Student Inclusion & Belonging suite front desk. The Business Coordinator supports the Senior Director in setting the vision for first-generation and low-income undergraduate and graduate student support through an intersectional approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). This position supervises undergraduate students.
The Business Coordinator will work in deeply collaborative ways with the Senior Director and the FIRST@DU team to: (1) utilize best practices to develop an exemplary first-generation and low-income undergraduate and graduate student experience; (2) build community and assist first-generation students in developing a sense of belonging; (3) support and advocate for first-generation students, and students from a variety of marginalized positionalities; and (4) foster the public good as centrally informed by a commitment to racial, ethnic, cultural, and other social equity outcomes on our campus and beyond.
The Business Coordinator will work evenings and weekends, as needed. This position is a full-time, 1.0 FTE position reporting to the Senior Director of FIRST@DU. This position is funded by a 5 year grant.
This is a gift funded, term position with renewal after the five years contingent upon available funding and/or program development.
Essential Functions
- Manage front desk operations, and communication for Student Inclusion & Belonging (Grand) Suite and serve as building liaison
- Provide prompt, thoughtful, and detailed customer service through answering phone calls, assist drop-in clientele and answer general questions and/or forward such questions on to the appropriate person/department
- Supervise front desk student staff
- Provide administrative support to the Senior Director and Associate Dean of Students including compiling P-Card package submission of expenses, recording meetings, scheduling appointments
- Manage administrative functions, including organizing and maintaining FIRST@DU files, and managing office supplies as needed for Student Inclusion & Belonging (SIB) suite.
- Manage budget for FIRST@DU and cohort programs including working with Advancement and Student Affairs and Inclusive Excellence Business Operations and Department Resources
- Complete end of year scholarship reports and budget reports for cohort programs
- Support Program Coordinator in managing communication, social media, and website
- Handle large volume of detailed and confidential information with accuracy and timeliness.
- Accurately explain University and FIRST@DU, and SIB policies and procedures to students, families, and prospective students
- Participate in department wide FIRST@DU leadership planning and implementation
- Partner with departmental leadership on program evaluation and assessment that includes national trends impacting the first-generation students
- Communicate with university and outside vendors and organizations as necessary for programming
- Other duties as assigned. In partnership with supervisor, determine additional duties including university, divisional, and area committees.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Demonstrated commitment to values of Diversity, Inclusion and Excellence
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated strong organizational skills
- Demonstrated ability to work with internal and external constituents in an effective, confidential, friendly and responsive manner via phone, email, face-to-face meetings and video conferencing
- Self-starter with ability to coordinate several tasks simultaneously with attention to detail
- Familiarity with web-based data management and modern office practices and procedures
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and Outlook), Zoom, and Qualtrics. Experience with Banner, Slate, Concur, Qualtrics, 25 Live, Crimson Connect would be a plus
Required Qualifications
- Associates Degree or combination of 3 or more years education and work experience
- Demonstrative commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Bilingual
- Experience working with first-generation, minoritized, and other underrepresented college students
Working Environment
1. Standard office environment.
2. Unexpected interruptions occur often and stress level is moderate to high.
3. Noise level is quiet to moderate.
Physical Activities
1. Ability to sit in front of a computer for an extended period of time.
2. Occasionally required to move about the office/campus with the capability of transporting objects up to 20 lbs.
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Application Deadline
For best consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) May 15, 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 6.
Hourly Range:
The hourly range for the position is $20.50-$23.00.
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: April 27, 2023
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