The Enrollment Division at the University of Denver works to attract and enroll an optimal mix of qualified students that will enrich the composition of our learning community. The division, which consists of Undergraduate Admission, International Student Admission and Financial Aid, seeks to enroll students who will become leaders, scholars, artists, entrepreneurs, and public servants uniquely qualified to live in and shape a global society. Our vision is to serve with exceptional quality as we assist students making the transition to the University and ensuring their persistence to graduation. In our daily work, the enrollment team is guided by these values: excellence, innovation, engagement, integrity, inclusiveness, fair and consistent decision making, responsiveness, fiscal responsibility, open communication, collaboration, and professional development. Our enrollment goals, recruitment strategies and the admission and financial aid processes are designed to enroll a diverse, ethical and intellectually vibrant student body that can be successful at the University of Denver and go on to lead lives of meaning and purpose.

The University of Denver is committed to enhancing the diversity of its faculty and staff and encourages applications from women, minorities, members of the LBGT community, people with disabilities and veterans. The University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Position Summary

The Assistant Director, Student Employment, is responsible for the administration of federal, state, and institutional student employment programs at the University of Denver. Approximately 1,100 students receive a work award each year. The Assistant Director develops and maintains active, positive relationships with Shared Services, Human Resources, and the work-study supervisors at DU. The Assistant Director must be able to explain complex financial aid rules and regulations, calculations, and rationale behind institutional policy and procedure in a simple and easy to understand manner to campus colleagues of varying levels. He or she monitors federal, state, and institutional work award spending levels, adjusts work awards, assists with work award packaging, and assists with the completion of the FISAP. The Assistant Director works as a team with the Associate Director, Compliance and the Associate Director, Communications to develop and recommend policies and implement procedures. The Assistant Director represents DU as a professional member of the Office of Financial Aid, and reports to the Associate Director, Communication.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong skills in conflict resolution, verbal and written communication, and time management.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with faculty, staff, and students.
• Strong computer skills.
• Demonstrated ability to be highly detail-oriented and organized.
• Proficiency with database systems and standard MS software applications.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Three years of professional work experience in financial aid, payroll, human resources, or other related field.
  • A related continued education degree may substitute for two years of work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree
• Three or more years of relevant work experience in higher education.
• Experience with iBanner.
• Experience with web editing.

Work Schedule
This position is 3/4 time, working roughly 28 hours per week working with in the hours of 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (M-F)

Application Deadline
For best consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) on July 10, 2019

Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Salary Range:
Salary will be determined by the qualifications of the selected candidate balanced with departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.

Please include the following documents with your application:
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

The University of Denver is committed to enhancing the diversity of its faculty and staff. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, military/ veteran status or any other status protected by law.

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