Student Veterans of America Jobs

Welcome to SVA’s jobs portal, your one-stop shop for finding the most up to date source of employment opportunities. We have partnered with the National Labor Exchange to provide you this information. You may be looking for part-time employment to supplement your income while you are in school. You might be looking for an internship to add experience to your resume. And you may be completing your training ready to start a new career. This site has all of those types of jobs.

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  • The newest jobs are listed first, so use the search features to match your interests. You can look for jobs in a specific geographical location, by title or keyword, or you can use the military crosswalk. You may want to do something different from your military career, but you undoubtedly have skills from that occupation that match to a civilian job.

Job Information

University Of Denver Diversity Program Coordinator in Denver, Colorado

Position Summary

The Diversity Program Coordinator is responsible in assisting the Diversity & Access Team in building strong relationships with students, parents, school counselors & community-based organizations. The position reports to the Director of Diversity Enrollment and Community Partnerships, and we seek candidates who will bring experience, skill, and passion to specifically serve on our Diversity & Access Team. The Diversity & Access Team supports the mission and goals of the Enrollment Division by striving to achieve a critical mass of academically talented and culturally dynamic students who are traditionally underrepresented on college campuses and more specifically, at the University of Denver. Along with the entire Enrollment Division, the Diversity and Access Team shares responsibility to attract excellent students by being sensitive to, and understanding, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds of students. Through leadership, coordi r service, this position will communicate with first-generation and/or underrepresented students, parents, guardians, counselors, 30+ Partnership groups, and other internal and external stakeholders. This position will also coordinate high school visits, college fairs, and other college access events including, but not limited to, our Summer College Access program(s) for Pioneer Prep Leadership Institute and ensuring that all touchpoints with students and stakeholders are delivered with exceptional q

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

Essential Functions

Customer Service & Hospitality

  • Provide direction and clarification on admission related topics including, but not limited to, the application process, campus visit opportunities, financial aid application process, access and transition programs, etc.
  • Ensure all touchpoints with students, parents, partners, etc. are delivered with exceptional quality service. Communication

  • Maintain and manage relationships with internal colleagues and external partners.

  • Respond to letters, emails, phone calls, as a professional, enthusiastic, & ethical member of DU and in a timely manner. Diversity Program Coordination

  • Assist with various aspects of a complex, visit experience for historically underserved and underrepresented groups.

  • Provide comprehensive communication with visitors before and after visit.
  • Manage registration and scheduling of external events requesting such as high school visits, college fairs, workshops, appointments, etc. Diversity & Access Team

  • Fulfill additional responsibilities dependent upon the organic needs of the Diversity & Access Team. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Excellent written, verbal and speaking skills.

  • Highly organized.
  • Ability to multi-task.
  • Strong relationship management skills.
  • Desire to be a member of a team focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion, with the understanding and appreciation for cultural differences that impact the student experience
  • Communicate effectively with diverse audiences
  • Contribute to the Diversity and Access Team with innovation, critical engagement, accountability, a lens for inclusion, and a collaborative spirit.
  • Provide our key constituents with exceptional quality service. Required Qualifications

  • Experience working in higher education and/or with high school students.

  • Knowledge and experience with the University of Denver.
  • Ability to work well with a team as well as work independently.
  • Ability to manage sensitive confidential material in a professional manner. Preferred Qualifications

  • Ability to quickly learn new administrative software platform (Slate Technolutions).

  • Expertise with Microsoft software (Teams, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
  • Proficiency or fluency in more than one language. Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, 20 hours per week between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM

Work Environment

  • Standard office environment
  • Unexpected interruptions occur often, and stress level can be moderate
  • Noise level is quiet to moderate Application Deadline

For consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) June 10, 2024.

Special Instructions

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

Hourly Rate

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