Coordinator, Volunteerism & Community Partnerships

At the University of Denver, Student Affairs is at the heart of the student journey—empowering every student to thrive academically, personally, and professionally. Rooted in DU’s signature 4D 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) 
• Housing, Residential Education and Dining Services 
• Driscoll & Community Commons 
• Business and Planning  
• Student Engagement 
• New Student & Family Programs 
• Kennedy Mountain Campus 
• DU Outdoors 
• Wellness & Recreation 
• Health & Counseling Center 
• First@DU 
• Learning Effectiveness Program 
• Student Disability Services 
• Student Outreach & Support
• Student Rights & Responsibilities
• Veteran & Military Resources 
• Office of the Dean of Students

Department Summary

The Department of Student Leadership & Service advances student learning, belonging, and civic responsibility by providing comprehensive leadership development and engagement opportunities that prepare students to lead lives of purpose and impact. The department supports students across the full co-curricular lifecycle through student employment and supervision, leadership education, peer mentorship, community service and volunteerism, and fraternity and sorority life.

Grounded in the University of Denver’s 4D Experience, Student Leadership & Service fosters inclusive communities, ethical leadership, and socially responsible action. The department collaborates broadly across campus and with community partners to help students translate involvement into meaningful learning, preparation for post-graduate success, and sustained connection to the DU community.

Position Summary

The Coordinator supports the University of Denver’s commitment to the Four-Dimensional (4D) Experience and the public good by coordinating and advancing comprehensive student service opportunities that prepare and empower students to contribute meaningfully to their communities.

Reporting directly to the Director of Volunteerism & Community Partnership, this position plays a key role in engaging students in service events and experiences, deepening reciprocal community partnerships, and fostering student servant leadership across campus. The role works closely with student leaders, campus partners, and community organizations to align service initiatives with institutional priorities and community-identified needs.

This position is ideal for a DU graduate student, recent alum, or early‑career professional seeking experience in higher education, civic engagement, and community partnership development.

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. 

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

Essential Functions

Strategic Leadership & Student Advising

• Serve as the primary advisor to the student‑led organization Service & Change; mentor student leaders in leadership development, goal‑setting, and program planning; and, in partnership with the Director of Volunteerism & Community Partnership, convene and facilitate a university‑wide Service Council to align service initiatives and strategy across campus.

Signature Program & Event Management 

• Plan, coordinate, and assess DU’s signature service initiatives—including Day 4 Denver, the Leadership & Service Symposium at Kennedy Mountain Campus, and Community Service Connections—ensuring high‑quality execution, inclusive participation, and alignment with institutional priorities and community partner needs.

Community Engagement & Partnership Development 

• Develop, maintain, and strengthen reciprocal community partnerships, including after‑school tutoring initiatives and ongoing volunteer programs (e.g., DU Bridge Community Garden, DU Food Pantry); collaborate with the Director to expand sustainable, ethical community engagement opportunities.

Systems, Operations & Resource Management 

• Manage DU’s volunteer engagement platform, including opportunity postings, onboarding community partners, training student organizations, tracking participation data, and administering operational processes for student service‑related funding (e.g., transportation support).

Communication, Assessment & Storytelling 

• Promote service opportunities and impact through communications such as the Community Partner Spotlight; collect participation and outcome data; and contribute to reports, assessments, and strategic planning efforts that demonstrate student learning, community impact, and program effectiveness.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of community engagement, volunteerism, and civic learning principles, particularly within higher education or nonprofit settings
• Understanding of student leadership development, servant leadership practices, and inclusive engagement approaches
• Ability to advise, mentor, and support student leaders in planning, decision‑making, and organizational development
• Strong project and event management skills, including coordination of multiple initiatives, timelines, and stakeholders
• Ability to cultivate and sustain ethical, reciprocal community partnerships
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for outreach, facilitation, presentations, and storytelling
• Ability to collaborate across departments with faculty, staff, students, and community partners
• Proficiency in using technology platforms for volunteer management, communication, and data tracking
• Ability to collect, analyze, and apply participation and assessment data to improve programs and demonstrate impact
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and problem‑solving abilities with attention to detail and follow‑through
• Demonstrated commitment to ethical community engagement practices

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., sociology, education, nonprofit management, public administration, social sciences, or a closely related discipline)
• Demonstrated experience (academic, professional, or co‑curricular) in community engagement, volunteerism, student leadership, or civic learning
• Experience with program coordination, event planning, or partnership support
• Experience working collaboratively with diverse populations, including college students and community partners
• Strong organizational and administrative experience with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree completed or in progress in higher education, student affairs, nonprofit management, public policy, social work, or a related field
• Experience working in a higher education or nonprofit organization
• Experience advising or mentoring student leaders or student organizations
• Experience developing or sustaining community partnerships using ethical and reciprocal engagement practices
• Familiarity with volunteer management platforms, assessment tools, or engagement tracking systems
• Knowledge of the Denver‑metro community and nonprofit landscape

Work Schedule
20 hours a week. 

Application Deadline
For consideration, please submit your application materials by 11:59 p.m. (MST) May 24, 2026.

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

Hourly Range:
The salary range for this position is $25.00-$35.00

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 some benefits for non-benefited employees. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.

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.