The University of Denver is building an advancement enterprise that mirrors the excellence of our great institution. Advancement efforts at DU have a tremendous impact through our relationships with DU's remarkable students, dedicated donors, inspiring alumni, engaged families, and wonderful friends. DU is committed to building and fostering a culture of deep engagement and philanthropy in support of our institution as we implement the DU IMPACT 2025 vision. As a part of that effort, we are continuing to grow a team of collaborative, curious, results-oriented, and mission-driven advancement professionals who value inclusivity and who possess a deep respect for one another and for our shared profession.

Position Summary

Reporting directly to the Executive Director, Employer Connections, the Employer Connections Coordinator will partner with faculty, primarily in the Ritchie School of Engineering and Computer Science, on senior design and class projects. This individual will serve as the key intake point for all college specific projects with which a corporate partnership is desired. The coordinator will summarize all known capstone and curricular projects on a weekly basis and share with the advancement team in order to garner corporate partnerships on projects. The primary point of connection to the external community will be through the Assistant Director of Employer Connections dedicated to STEM. Occasionally, ideas for projects may be originated by our external partners. In these cases, the coordinator will serve as intake for requests from corporations as well.

This is a non-benefited position not to exceed 1,000 hours in a calendar year.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Outstanding attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including verbal, written and organizational skills.
• An understanding and attitude of partnership and customer service; ability to be very flexible and quickly adapt to change.
• Must be able to manage time effectively, particularly while managing competing priorities.
• Willingness to take initiative, keep a positive attitude, and maintain a professional demeanor.
• Adept at problem-solving, critical thinking, and using sound judgment in situations that that require sensitivity and tact.
• Sense of curiosity and intuitive drive to ask questions to learn more about projects and ideas.
• Ability to track projects and summarize progress.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• 2 years of administrative or other office experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 or more years administrative or other office experience.
• Previous experience connecting diverse entities and understanding the needs of multiple constituencies.
• Demonstrated experience in managing academic/corporate relationships.
• Technical Recruiting or University Recruiting experience.
• Work experience in engineering environment.

Work Schedule

• Part-time, 20 hours per week

Application Deadline

For best consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) February 11, 2019

Special Instructions

Candidates must apply online through www.du.edu/jobs to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted. Once within the job description online, please scroll to the bottom of the page to apply.

Please include the following documents with your application:

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

NOTE: The online system is limited to uploading 10 files. Please combine content if necessary to get all content uploaded.

The University of Denver is an affirmative action employer and that age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local law are not taken into account in any employment decision.

All offers of employment are based upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.