RSECS houses three departments and offers six undergraduate degrees, along with several graduate programs. Our small classes, engaged faculty, and atmosphere of experimentation and collaboration to offer our students a multi-dimensional education that prepares them to excel and innovate in science and technology. Academic support resources such as faculty advising, teaching assistants, near-peer tutors, student clubs, and more are all part of the student support system run through the Dean’s office for all three departments.

The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department and the Mechanical Engineering department are both fast-paced, dynamic and innovative environments emphasizing high quality teaching and research in engineering applications. The ECE department focuses on applications related to hardware/software interfacing, communications and signal processing, computer vision and pattern recognition, optoelectronics, power and energy systems, robotics, and mechatronic systems, while the ME Department focuses on applications related to biomechanics, robotics, materials, fluids, heat transfer and additive manufacturing. The ECE AND ME departments are highly collegial and committed to a climate of respect and inclusiveness.

Position Summary

This position provides broad administrative and operational support to the ECE AND ME departments and performs a wide range of administrative duties and operational functions in support of the faculty, staff, and students. The position reports to both the Chairs of the ECE AND ME Departments and works closely with the Dean’s office staff and other department coordinators.

Essential Functions

• Manage hiring process for student workers (work study, GTA, GRA), adjunct faculty and faculty summer positions
• Manage purchases to support departments and faculty research
• Maintain records of department budget and finances
• Support regular operations, including courses, seminars, faculty searches, preparations for accreditation reviews/visits or other departmental events
• Support course scheduling and student academic advising
• Support graduate application process and maintain graduate student records
• Route forms, agreements and contracts through the appropriate review process
• Manage incoming and outgoing communication, document control, and preparing reports
• Perform related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent communication skills to include verbal and written communication.
• Proven planning and organizational skills and a high level of attention to detail; demonstrated initiative and independent judgment.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent mathematical skills for budget analyses and fiscal planning; strong quantitative reasoning skills for data tracking projects.
• Excellent logical thinking and creative solution generation.
• Ability to quickly learn new administrative software platforms.
• Ability to work well with a team as well as work independently.
• Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Required Qualifications

• Associates Degree or equivalent from two-year college; or two to three years of administrative experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two to three years of responsible administrative experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree

Working Environment

• Standard office environment.
• 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. with assistance.

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) October 8, 2025.

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 8.

Hourly Range

The hourly range for the position is $27.00 - $30.00.

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.

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