University of Denver · 1 day ago
Associate Director, Community Connections & Engagement
Denver, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$60K/yr - $70K/yr
2+ years expThe University of Denver is dedicated to cultivating an inclusive environment and is seeking an Associate Director for Community Connections and Engagement to enhance community engagement initiatives. The role involves supporting multifaith and pluralistic engagement, overseeing community programming, and fostering collaboration among university constituents.
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Responsibilities
Provide programmatic framing, oversight, and training for students as part of a renovated dialogue program
Work with units and departments throughout DU, creating support structures for sustained dialog that engage students across difference
Support the creation and implementation of trainings centering on pluralism in the academy and workforce for students and staff
Cultivate collaborative work alongside practitioners across the university in the work of pluralism, including but not limited to the National Academy of Freedom of Expression and 4D
Support the Director of Multifaith Engagement in creating, cultivating, and evaluating interfaith programming for faculty and staff
Create connections with the Office of Spiritual Life and DCSE toward implementation of consistent services for all members of DU’s religious, spiritual, and faith-based community
Support this area of work through platform utilization of Crimson Connect and social media apps
Support Director of Multifaith & Pluralistic Engagement in the administration of assessment/evaluation for this area of work in alignment with divisional expectations and values
Provide general support for the Director of Multifaith & Pluralistic Engagement
Support Student programming and initiatives alongside the Director of Community Connections and Engagement
Oversee purchasing, inventory, and inventory processes in support of affinity+ groups for faculty, staff, and students in collaboration with the Assistant Vice Chancellor of Partnerships and Operations
Oversee supply and material management for student level affinity+ groups
Provide support and guidance for student level affinity+ groups alongside the Director of Community Connections and Engagement
Create and implement trainings for affinity+ group leadership in partnership with the Office of Student Engagement toward preparing leadership for transition and implementation from year to year
Support Director of Community Connections in the administration of assessment/evaluation for these areas of work in alignment with divisional expectations and values
Develop, implement, and evaluate programs and services that connect students to faculty, staff, and alumni in ways that cultivate a sense of belonging to the wider DU community
Support Director of Community Connections in developing a hub approach to student engagement with faculty, staff, and alumni in co-curricular spaces
Develop and coordinate DCSE Ambassadors program
Provide general support for the Director of Community Connections and Engagement
All members of the DCSE team support and engage with the DU community across constituency groups toward creating inclusive education and workspaces, the work of dialogue, pluralism, and de-escalation in programmatic planning and implementation
Manage DCSE’s use of Crimson Connect
Support DCSE in planning and hosting signature and large-scale events
All other Division support as needed
Qualification
Required
Master's Degree from an accredited university program
A minimum of two (2) years of relevant education and/or work experience related to university processes and engagements
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain collaborative and mutually beneficial relationships with university communities and organizations
Demonstrated ability to implement community programming events and to work productively with individuals across campus to make university events inclusive and successful
Preferred
Ability to maintain a positive and productive working relationship with university and local communities
Three (3) years of experience working in areas of community engagement in higher education
Work experience in higher education or similar educational settings
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Retirement
Paid time off
Tuition benefit
ECO pass
Company
University of Denver
The University of Denver is a private research university in Denver, Colorado.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.03MKey Investors
Caring for Denver Foundation
2023-03-29Grant· $0.03M
2021-11-19Grant
Leadership Team
Mark Aoyagi
Co-Director of Sport & Performance Psychology; Professor
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