Manager for Projects & Operations

At the University of Denver Student Affairs is at the heart of the student journeyempowering every student to thrive academically personally and professionally. Rooted in DUs signature4D Experience our division is committed to fostering holistic development through four dimensions: deepen intellect develop wellbeing discover character and design careers and lives of purpose.

Our work reaches far beyond the classroom. Through dynamic high-impact programs services and experiences offered at both the Denver Campus and the Kennedy Mountain Campus we foster inclusive communities promote health and wellness cultivate exploration engagement and leadership and develop a deep sense of belonging. We are committed to creating a high-touch environment where students and participants connect meaningfully grow confidently and thrive personally and collectively.

As a division we serve the broader DU and Denver community which includes:

• Current DU Students & Families
• Prospective Students & Families
• Faculty & Staff
• Alumni & Donors
• Local Community
• Companies & Organizations
• National Peers & Media

Together we are shaping a vibrant supportive and dynamic campus culture where every student and participant can discover their potential and make a meaningful impact.

The Student Affairs division includes the following units:

• 4D Experience
• Office of External Relations (OER)
• HousingResidential Educationand Dining Services
• Driscoll & Community Commons
• BusinessandPlanning
• Student Engagement
• New Student & Family Programs
• Kennedy Mountain Campus
• DU Outdoors
• Wellness & Recreation
• Health & Counseling Center
• Learning Effectiveness Program
• Student Disability Services
• Student Outreach & Support
• Student Rights & Responsibilities
• Veteran & Military Resources
• Office of the Dean of Students

Student Engagement & Leadership Development - Student Center Operations

Student Activities and Involvement fosters vibrant campus life by creating meaningful opportunities for students to connect lead and engage beyond the classroom. The department supports the holistic student experience through student governments events and traditions the programming board student organization operations and support leadership development and student center operations.

Grounded in a studentcentered and inclusive approach Student Activities and Involvement empowers students to explore interests develop leadership skills build community and contribute to a strong sense of belonging at the University. Through highimpact programs shared campus spaces and collaborative partnerships the department serves as a central hub for engagementsupporting student voice campus traditions and everyday connections that shape a dynamic and welcoming campus experience.

Position Summary

The Manager for Projects & Operations provides comprehensive project management administrative and operational support to the Student Engagement and Leadership Development business unit within the Division of Student Affairs. This position serves as a central coordinating role that ensures the effective operation execution and logistical support of programs services events and initiatives spanning multiple engagement functions.

The Student Engagement portfolio is the University of Denvers central hub for cocurricular learning leadership development and campus life advancing the Universitys 4Dimensional Experience for undergraduate graduate posttraditional and veteran students. Through New Student & Family Programs; Driscoll & Community Commons Student Center Operations; Student Leadership Volunteerism & Development; Student Activities & Organizations; ; and PostTraditional & Veteran Student Services Student Engagement fosters intellectual growth connection and belonging leadership and civic responsibility and career readiness through experiential and applied learning.

The Project & Operations Manager supports portfoliowide initiatives by managing administrative processes contracts event logistics inventory systems and guest services across Student Engagement programs and facilities. This role plays a critical function in ensuring highquality student experiences efficient internal operations and coordinated support for largescale programs hallmark events and daily engagement services.

The position works collaboratively with professional staff student staff campus partners and external vendors to support registered student organizations Fraternity & Sorority Life student governance orientation and transition programs leadership development initiatives community engagement efforts and major University events. Emphasis is placed on operational excellence customer service and systems coordination that support students navigating diverse pathways responsibilities and lived experiences.

This position summary is not designed to capture all activities duties or responsibilities required for this position. Responsibilities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time.

Essential Functions

PortfolioWide Project & Event Management

• Coordinate and support planning execution and logistics for Student Engagement programs largescale events Hallmark experiences and initiatives across multiple units ensuring timelines deliverables and guest experiences are managed efficiently.

Administrative Operations & Contract Management

• Provide comprehensive administrative support for the Student Engagement & Leadership Development portfolio with emphasis on contracts purchasing vendor coordination invoices and compliance with University and divisional policies.

Facilities Guest Services & FrontLine Support

• Oversee guest services and frontdesk operations for Student Engagement & Leadership Development spaces support event checkin and guest experience and serve as a liaison for facilities reservations and space coordination.

Inventory Systems & Operational Logistics

• Manage inventory supplies equipment and shared resources; maintain organized tracking systems; and support operational systems related to events programs and student engagement services.

CrossUnit Coordination Communication & Continuous Support

• Collaborate with professional staff oversight/support of student staff campus partners and external stakeholders to support daily operations respond to emerging needs maintain records and documentation and assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated strong organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to work with internal and externalconstituentsin an effective confidential friendly and responsive manner via phone email face-to-face meetings and video conferencing
• Self-starter with ability to coordinate several tasks simultaneously with attention to detail
• Familiarity with web-based data management and modern office practices and procedures
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word Excel PowerPoint Teams and Outlook) Zoom and Qualtrics. Experience with Banner Slate Concur Qualtrics 25 Live Crimson Connect would be a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Required Qualifications

• Associates Degree or combination of 3 or more years education and work experience
• Experience with customer service management
• Experience working with students
• Experience with event and project management

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree
• One to two (1-2) years of experience in customer service in an office setting
• One to two (1-2) years of experience in business processes in an office setting
• Experience with Word Excel Adobe and Outlook in a professional context

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

This position requires employees to work onsite 8:00am-4:30pm with occasional evening weekends and holiday shifts. (Schedules vary by department and position.) Staff are expected to support student Hallmark Tradition and other program events throughout the year.

The University of Denver and Student Affairs recognize the utilization of flexible work arrangements where these arrangements are operationally appropriate and supervisor approved.

Application Deadline
For consideration please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) June 24 2026.

Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Salary Grade Number:
The salary grade for the position is 9.

Salary Rate:
The salary rate for this position is $60553.

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 candidates 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

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 Universitys 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 Denvers NonDiscriminationStatement.

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