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 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.

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 $60,000-$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.

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