A recognized leader in experiential learning and interdisciplinary research, the University of Denver Sturm College of Law is widely regarded as one of the nation’s most innovative and ascendant law schools. Located in a dynamic and beautiful urban setting, the Sturm College of Law features an outstanding and diverse student body, a faculty that includes some of the most accomplished legal scholars in the nation, a motivated and highly professional staff, and roughly 17,000 alumni who have achieved careers of distinction in law, business, government, public interest, and other professional domains. The law school offers a full-time JD program, a Professional Part-Time JD Program, and a set of pioneering and nationally recognized Master’s and certificate programs.

Position Summary

The Office Coordinator is the first point of contact for those seeking assistance from the office of Career Development & Opportunities (CDO) at the Sturm College of Law. In addition to handling student, employer and guest inquiries, the Office Coordinator works closely with CDO staff members in scheduling counseling appointments and meetings; facilitating logistics and preparation for programs and events; supporting stakeholder communications; and managing job postings. The position works with the CDO’s employer and student databases, as well as assists with employment data collection and entry in connection with reporting requirements. 

This is a part-time, temporary non-benefited position not to exceed 1,000 hours in a calendar year. 

Essential Functions

• Collaborate in collection and data entry of graduate employment data, in compliance with applicable employment reporting requirements. 
• Stakeholder Relationship Management: greet and assist students, alumni, employers and guests; responsible for monitoring and resolving emails in the primary CDO inbox; handle and appropriately refer telephone inquiries; and manage student and alumni reciprocity requests and communications.
• Job Postings: Respond to job posting requests, ensure employers seeking to recruit at Denver Law agree to the CDO EEO policy, and maintain/update job postings on the CDO’s online job board. Route job postings and inquiries to appropriate CDO staff as necessary.
• Program Coordination: Secure room assignments, calendar programs/events, schedule IT/Tech, set up Zoom links, create event announcements, coordinate marketing materials, order food, arrange parking for speakers/guests, coordinate day-of-program set up, track attendance through QR codes and Zoom attendee spreadsheets.
• Administrative Support: schedule staff and counseling appointments as needed; maintain and order office supplies; manage and assist students and staff with office equipment; maintain filing system for CDO invoices, orders, reference materials, and office correspondence; maintain CDO subscription lists and vendor lists; update bulletin boards, handouts, and other materials.
• Communications: publish career-related announcements and event publicity on the CDO’s Career Services Management System (Symplicity).
• On-Campus Interviews (OCI):  In collaboration with other CDO staff, register participating employers; schedule employers’ interview dates; reserve interview rooms; arrange for employer refreshments; facilitate day-of logistics for in-person interviews; provide logistical support for students; facilitate collection and processing of OCI fees.
• Perform other office and administrative tasks and assist with special projects as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and with limited supervision
• Ability to function in a high-paced, collaborative work environment
• Strong customer/client-service orientation
• Ability to prioritize workload in an efficient manner
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously under time constraints
• Proficiency with relevant technologies, including Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma
• One year of experience in a professional environment providing administrative or coordination support
• A strong commitment to diversity and inclusivity

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent training and experience
• General familiarity with the legal profession
• Experience in a higher education environment
• Experience using Symplicity and/or similar Career Services Management Systems
• Experience facilitating event logistics and details

Work Schedule

Normal hours are typically Monday through Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm.  We will work with the successful candidate to develop a mutually acceptable part-time schedule (10 to 15 hours per week) during these hours. Some evening and occasional weekend hours may be required. This position will support the CDO during the Sturm College of Law’s spring semester, 2025.  The last day of employment for this position will be on or about May 17, 2025.

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.

Application Deadline

Please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) on January 27, 2025.

Special Instructions

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

Hourly Range

The hourly range for this position is $18.81-$20.00.

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.

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.