The University of Denver's Division of Community Support & Engagement (DCSE) is dedicated to cultivating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of the DU community. DCSE fosters meaningful community connections and empowers individuals through collaborative engagement and holistic support. Guided by DU’s values of excellence, innovation, engagement, integrity, and inclusion, DCSE strives to build a campus culture where everyone feels valued and cared for.

Position Summary

The CSE’s Strategy and Division Manager is tasked to support the Division leaders innovating and implementing a strong strategy and operations foundation for the Division of Community Support & Engagement. This work includes but is not limited to communications strategy and implementation (e.g., website, university marketing and coordinating platforms), assessment and evaluation support, and overseeing the daily office operations, organization, and administration. The Strategy and Division Manager reports to the AVC of Community Support & Engagement. There will also be a “dotted line” reporting structure to the AVC for Academic Community Engagement, and the Ombuds for various work responsibilities listed below. This role operates in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities and is responsible for aligning work to the highest-priority needs of the Division leadership.

Essential Functions

Strategy

• Provides coordination for strategic planning and initiatives including logistics, timelines, and supporting materials/frameworks.
• Develops, monitors, and creates reports for quantitative and qualitative assessment in the support of Division strategic goals and initiatives.
• Works directly with the AVCs and Ombuds to support the implementation of strategic goals.
• Joins Division leadership in meetings to discuss high-level and sensitive topics, providing thought partnership.
• Supports creation, implementation and assessment of special projects to further the mission of the Division as needed.

Division Management

• Coordinate internal and external CSE meetings and events; prepare agenda and materials for meetings; send out calendar invitations and support materials.
• Generate professional documents for letters, proposals, reports, and spreadsheets for both internal and external audiences.
• Recruit, hire, and manage a “front desk” student staff for the CSE suite. Create, maintain, and evaluate student assigned work and tasks in support of the division including the creation of programmatic advertisements, Crimson connect event creation, and general level suite upkeep.
• Coordinate with Community Commons Building management, Facilities Management, and/or AV/IT on suite needs, technological or material support, compliance with building needs and requirements (e.g., fire training).
• Support CSE leadership and team members in the management of additional CSE operational spaces (e.g., the care closet) as needed.
• Oversee shared internal documents to ensure the Division has effective and consistent processes, policies, and expectations.
• Regularly engage with all Division members on operational needs

Communications Management

• Development and administration of communications channels including, but not limited to the website, handouts, Crimson connect, and other foundational tools to ensure the critical webpage information is accurate and up to date, events and programs are successfully marketed, and division visuals and guides are up to date.
• Develop and implement processes with input from division team members to funnel programmatic and event-based communications and marketing needs to student worker team for creation and support.
• Coordinating internal and external CSE division newsletter, special notifications to university stakeholders (e.g., Bridge takeovers), and other communications-based projects.

Budget Operations

• Assisting AVC for Partnerships and Operations with regular budget oversight, support for team members, and annual budget development.
• Coordinates internal resources and third parties/vendors to support divisional operations (e.g., use of PaymentWorks to schedule vendor ID creation, submit invoices for payment, and oversee event sponsorship processes).
• Support team members in completing expense reports and resolving issues in the process.
• Purchase office equipment, technology, and supplies in support of larger suite spaces, including the kitchen and generally needed supplies.

Administrative Support

• Supports coordination of AVC’s schedule for maximum efficiency and productivity each day.
• Organizes, reviews, and researches pending issues for divisional leadership.
• Supports AVCs, integrating information, composing materials, and a variety of written communications for use by the division.
• Provide additional direct executive support to both AVCs and the Ombuds based on their respective needs.

Division of Community Support & Engagement Responsibilities

• 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.
• Support DCSE in the planning and hosting of signature and large-scale events.
• Represent the Division for a variety of university-wide committees and task forces as determined by the AVC.
• Maintains strong relationships with other administrative and business support staff in key partner areas.
• All other Division support as needed

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Collaborative and transparent leadership skills.
• Well versed in the needs of and approaches to working with multiple and intersectional communities.
• Ability to communicate effectively across constituency groups, as well as communication across different identities, backgrounds, and experiences.
• Ability to work at both an individual and systems level in crafting solutions toward humanizing operational practices.
• Demonstrated success in leading projects and operational changes from conception to implementation.
• Ability to think strategically and critically, in situations with a great deal of ambiguity.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply professional ethical standards, regulations, and consultation, legal frameworks for applicable use in working with faculty, staff, and students.
• Ability to effectively engage across units, departments, and divisions, in building connections and belonging toward community thriving.
• Demonstrates skill in prioritizing competing work assignments, and timelines.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects from planning through implementation.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrates ability to develop processes, systems, or operational structures.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of experience in administrative operations, program coordination, project management, or executive support.
• Experience supporting senior leaders or complex organizational initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in higher education administration.
• Experience supporting strategic planning initiatives.
• Experience developing operational processes or workflow improvements.
• Experience tracking program metrics or performance indicators.
• Experience coordinating cross-departmental initiatives.
• Experience supervising student employees or interns.

Working Environment

• Standard office environment.
• Unexpected interruptions occur often, and stress levels are moderate to high.
• The noise level is quiet to moderate.

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.

Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Application Deadline
For consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) June 23, 2026.

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 $67,000-$70,000.

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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital, family, or parental status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital family, and parental status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran 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; the Americans with Disabilities Act; 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; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Worker's Rights ("POWR") Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver's Non‑Discrimination‑Statement.

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