Job Description

Associate Director for Community Connections and Engagement

The University of Denver's Division of Community Support & Engagement (DCSE) is seeking an Associate Director for Community Connections and Engagement to join our team. The AD will have a joint reporting structure. In reporting to the Director of Multifaith and Pluralistic Engagement, the AD will assist in supporting the envisioning and implementation of initiatives and engagements that promote multi-faith resourcing and pluralistic engagements across the university. Jointly, the AD will also report to the Director of Community Connections, supporting the work of the Community Connections Team (CCT), who work to support faculty, staff, and students across the university. The AD will work evenings and weekends, as needed. This position is full-time, 1.0 FTE. The AD should embody both strong alignment with the University's values of inclusion, innovation, excellence, integrity, and education, as well as a commitment to efficient and collaborative work.

Essential Functions

Multifaith & Pluralistic Engagement:

In support of the work of multifaith and pluralistic engagement, the AD of Community Connections and Engagement will:

• 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.

Community Connections Engagement:

In support of the work of community connections, the AD of Community Connections and Engagement will:

• 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.

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. Manage DCSE's use of Crimson Connect. Support DCSE in planning and hosting signature and large-scale events. All other Division support as needed.

Required Qualifications:

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 Qualifications:

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.

Working Environment:

1. Standard office environment. 2. Unexpected interruptions occur often, and stress levels are moderate to high. 3. The noise level is from quiet to moderate.

Physical Activities:

1. Ability to sit in front of a computer for an extended period. 2. Occasionally required to move about the office/campus with the capability of transporting objects up to 20 lbs.

Work Schedule:

Common work hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; however, this position is available to use DU's flexible work schedule. Evenings and weekends, as needed.

Application Deadline:

For consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) February 11, 2026.

Salary Grade Number:

The salary grade for the position is 10.

Salary Range:

The salary range for this position is $60,000-$70,000.

Benefits:

The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass.

Please include the following documents with your application:

- Resume - Cover Letter

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration f

Job Tags

Full time, Work experience placement, Work at office, Local area, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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