The mission of the Office for Public Good Strategy and Research (OPG) is to advance institutional readiness for collaboration among students, staff, faculty, and community partners for public good discovery. The OPG is situated in Academic Affairs, which embodies DU’s public good vision by advancing collaboration that supports intellectual inquiry, integrative learning, and public good discovery. OPG programs and initiatives contribute directly to Public Good Strategy and Research and High Impact Practices (HIPs), advancing transdisciplinary collaboration through community engagement, signature work, regeneration, leadership, and health strategies. These efforts apply DU’s four-dimensional (4D) experience to emphasize intellectual growth, civic health, character development, and purposeful careers.

Position Summary

The Assistant Director supports the mission of the OPG by managing operations for all programs, centers, and initiatives, and contributing to strategic planning. This role supervises the Operations team, oversees budget monitoring and compliance, and ensures efficient workflow and reporting. The Assistant Director exercises independent judgment to meet OPG objectives and reports to the Associate Vice Provost for Public Good Strategy & Research.

Essential Functions

• Supervise operations staff and student employees to ensure effective workflow and support for programming.
• Lead continuous improvement of operational processes and systems.
• Monitor and report on budgets, providing actionable insights to program leaders and ensuring compliance with university policies.
• Oversee financial processes including reimbursements, stipends, purchasing, student and adjunct hiring, and grant reporting.
• Manage internal grant and award processes, including application workflows, disbursement, and reporting.
• Collaborate with campus partners such as BSA and Financial Aid to support financial and administrative operations.
• Partner with program directors to align operational support with program goals.
• Maintain organized records and oversee data collection for reporting and evaluation.
• Participate in staff meetings and contribute to team integration and success.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Effective written and oral communication
• Strategic planning and implementation
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Budget development and fiscal management
• Ability to navigate complex structures and manage confidential information
• Policy interpretation and procedure development
• Staff supervision and team leadership
• Change management and adaptability
• Collaborative work with diverse stakeholders
• Proficiency with collaboration tools (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 3–5 years of related experience
• 1 year of supervisory experience
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a related field
• Experience in financial or business management or higher education operations
• Experience building and supporting operations teams and workflows
• Knowledge of Banner and Kronos

Working Environment

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

Physical Activities

• Ability to work in front of a computer for extended periods of time.
• Occasionally required to move about the office/campus.

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) August 20, 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 10.

Salary Range

The salary range for this position is $65,000-$66,000.

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.