About the University of Denver

Located where the Great Plains meet the Rocky Mountains, the University of Denver embodies the spirit of exploration and discovery that defines our region and our history. DU is a private institution built on exploration through research and collaboration among educators, students, and local and global communities. With nationally recognized academic programs, a history of widespread influence, a forward-looking vision for a 21st-century education, and a deep commitment to promoting inclusion, we open a world of opportunity to students and empower them to make a difference around the world. Through learning, scholarship and practice, students gain the experience, knowledge and courage they need to tackle big challenges in the real world and guide diverse communities and organizations.

About the Graduate School of Professional Psychology

At the Graduate School of Professional Psychology, our goal is to transform the way we think about and approach mental health and wellness. We do so through groundbreaking academic programs and experiential training that aims to ensure we can better meet the needs of the communities we serve. We are dedicated to developing exceptional practitioners and scholars by offering a well-rounded approach to education. Every single one of our programs blends valuable academic offerings, intensive field-based training, cutting-edge applied research, and constructive community engagement. Our academic programs are rooted in our history of service and have developed over time to meet the growing needs of society. For more information please visit http://psychology.du.edu.

As part of our training model, GSPP offers a broad range of confidential and evidence-based mental health care to the Denver community through multiple specialized clinics. Our Professional Psychology Clinic (PPC) has provided low-cost, high-quality psychological services to the Denver community for over 30 years and houses a number of specialty clinics to work with specific populations. The Trauma and Disaster Recovery Clinic (TDRC) is the training clinic within the PPC for the International Disaster Psychological Program: Trauma and Global Mental Health. It was established in 2015 and houses a specialized project that serves Survivors of Torture (SoT) connected to a grant funded initiative in partnership with the International Rescue Committee. The TDRC provides psychological support to individuals and communities who have experienced stress, adversity and/or trauma. We utilize an integrative, need and strengths-based approach that is culturally informed. Faculty members in the IDP Program supervise students in the TDRC. For more information on the TDRC see our website: https://psychology.du.edu/clinics/trauma-disaster-recovery-clinic
GSPP seeks to train students to provide culturally responsive services to clients and the community. GSPP is committed to building a diverse and inclusive educational environment. While more work is needed, GSPP endeavors to create an accessible, affirming, and safe climate by actively engaging in the process of systemic transformation and accountability.

Position Summary

This position will primarily support externally funded projects in our applied clinical research programs. This role provides general administrative and logistical support to the program, such as scheduling meetings, editing documents, preparing expense reports, and managing small projects. Duties may also include community outreach including marketing and event planning. Specific duties will vary according to the needs of the grants, therefore, to have success in this role, an individual should enjoy variety and learning. Currently, the role will primarily support the development of a Family Support Clinic, funded by the Caring for Denver Foundation. This project will provide mental health services to caregivers of youth and young adults affected by severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI).

This is an hourly, half-time, benefited staff position with a typical work schedule of 20 hours per week (0.5 FTE). This position requires some in-person work, while some job duties may be performed remotely. The position will currently report to the Principal Investigator on the Family Support Clinic grant and will work closely with GSPP operations personnel, especially the GSPP Grants Administrator. This position has the potential to increase above half-time (up to full-time) if additional grant funding is secured. Current grants will support the half-time position through May 2026. Continuation of the position is dependent on additional funding. While GSPP often has new projects that can replace a project that ends, GSPP cannot guarantee positions after the end of grant funding.

Essential Functions

Assist Principal Investigator(s) with administrative and operational tasks related to grant-funded projects in accordance with DU operational policies and procedure. Example duties include:

• Assisting with formatting, editing, designing, and disseminating reports, publications, and recruitment materials
• Assist with applied research activities
• Conducting community outreach and recruitment through cultivating partnerships and developing and sharing marketing materials
• Organizing and maintaining a schedule of clinic community presentations
• Planning meetings and events and maintaining associated documentation (meeting minutes, etc.)
• Tracking services provided and supporting program evaluation efforts
• Tracking expenses and submitting expense reports
• Tracking documentation and responding to audit requests
• Supervising student employees and managing employee timecards
• Complete other duties as requested/assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and Teams or similar software
• Knowledge of mental health services
• Strong organization, communication, and administration skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work with members of diverse cultures and communities with respect and humility
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, particularly around HIPAA and FERPA
• Ability to adapt to manage and embrace new tasks and evolving job duties

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and education
• 1-3 years of experience directly related to the job functions

Preferred Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience directly related to the job functions
• Experience working on grant-funded projects
• Experience working in higher education or a similar complex setting
• Experience working in a community mental health clinic or similar setting

Working Environment

1. Standard office environment.
2. Unexpected interruptions occur often and stress level is moderate to high.
3. Noise level is quiet to moderate.

Physical Activities

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

Work Schedule
Flexible work schedule to be determined, with 20 hours of work expected during the timeframe of Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

In accordance with the University’s flexible work policy, this position is eligible to be considered for partial remote work. Further details regarding this plan will be determined with the hiring manager and are dependent on the division and team specific needs.

Application Deadline
For consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) September 20, 2024.

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 GNE6.

Hourly Range:
The hourly range for the position is $20.50 ‐ $24.00.

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 Workers' 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.