The University is located in Denver, Colorado, a city known for its dynamic blend of business, innovation and world-class recreation. Denver is consistently ranked by Forbes and Kiplingers Magazine as one of the top cities for young professionals and recent college graduates. The University of Denver is a private institution founded in 1864. It serves a population of more than 5,200 undergraduate and 6,200 graduate students as a research-intensive institution. The beautiful campus is located approximately seven miles from downtown with easy access to public transportation.
With a long tradition of excellence and innovation, the Daniels College of Business prepares students to succeed in a dynamic, changing world. We are a high-achieving community of students, staff and faculty that inspires one another to think in new ways, perform at higher levels, and transform organizations and communities. Daniels is ranked among the top business schools and is the only business school in Colorado to receive rankings and recognition from BusinessWeek, the Financial Times, U.S. News & World Report and Forbes. The Daniels College of Business (DCB) offers a variety of baccalaureate, graduate, PhD and certificate programs which are detailed at https://daniels.du.edu/
Position Summary
The University of Denver is seeking a part-time Coordinator to support the Executive PhD Program. This is a benefited part-time position and will report to the Director of the Executive PhD Program.
Essential Functions
- Track candidate progress during recruitment. Follow up with candidates proactively and directly to ensure they have submitted all necessary materials to enroll in the program.
- Track student progress through the program including but not limited to tracking classes each student has taken and communicating and coordinating with Graduate Student Services to ensure each student is enrolled in the appropriate classes each quarter and/or enrolling in Continuous Enrollment as needed.
- Coordinate dissertations, maintaining a schedule of each dissertation committee and chair as well as dates of proposal and final defense.
- Coordinate and submit faculty pay for each aspect of the program.
- Design, coordinate, and execute student services activities as needed such as textbook orders, communicating course registration, dissertation paperwork, and graduation registration deadlines.
- Develop and revise printed materials for student activities and recruiting.
- Manage the website content for up-to-date programmatic and student profile information.
- Assist in the planning and execution of recruiting, orientation and immersion experiences and oversee logistics and processes of the event.
- Create, maintain, and communicate program calendars and schedules to appropriate stakeholders.
- Oversee process and completion of program assessments and other student input surveys.
- Manage and support finances and contracts related to the operational and logistical delivery of the Program.
- Analyze budget to ensure that the Program stays within budget.
- Primary contact, after Program Director, for inquiries by prospective and current students.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Ability to complete tasks promptly and accurately with limited direction
- Ability to interact with faculty, staff and students and communicate effectively and sensitively
- Ability to problem solve
- Ability to do basic math and accounting and have general understanding of finance and budget reports
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task
- Ability to be adaptable and flexible
- Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma
- Two years administrative experience in an office setting
Preferred Qualifications
- Associates degree
- Administrative experience in an university office setting
- Experience with Ellucian ERP/Banner
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
Part-time, schedule to be determined with supervisor. This position will include the potential for some time spent working from home.
Application Deadline
For best consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) August 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 7.
Hourly Range:
The hourly range for the position is $23.00 – $26.60
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: August 10, 2023
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