What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Projects Manager/Assistant to the Assistant Vice President position at Metropolitan State College of Denver?
DepartmentStudent Engagement and Wellness
Position Summary
Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Health and Well-being, the Assistant to theAVP / & Special Projects Manager is a multi-faceted role that is responsible for managing Health and Well-being operations, the coordination, implementation, progress, and completion of projects to support units across Health and Well-being, and administrative assistance for the Assistant Vice President. The position responsibilities are broad, dynamic, and essential to the overall operations of the university and in particular to effective student support. The position calls for an individual who is interested in diverse work projects, is detail oriented and an excellent communicator, enjoys a fast-paced and student-focused environment, and who is able to work autonomously. The position also calls for a creative solution-oriented problem solver, and for a professional who exercises sound judgement.
The Health and Well-being Team provides student support through social programming, counseling, psychiatry, basic needs insecurity, Medicaid support and other whole person-centered care and services. This position will work collaboratively with the leaders across Health & Well-being as well as all Student Engagement & Well-being departments. Health and Well-being is the area within the university explicitly focused on all students' well-being working from the eight dimensions of wellness with a lens of equity and understanding of how students' social identities contribute to their university experience. Departments within Health and Well-being include Health Center at Auraria, the Counseling Center, and Campus Recreation.
Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver. Our student population consists of over 55% first generation students and over 45% students of color.
Within the Division of Student Affairs, we strive to create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. Rather, it requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a foundation for all community members to achieve personal and professional success.
Metropolitan State University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer.
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Duties / Responsibilities
30% - Special Project Management Duties
- Coordinate and manage special projects to support the goals of Health and Well-being including project mapping, communication with key stakeholders, development of relevant project collateral, and related duties. As needed, participate in and / or lead projects with division-wide or University-wide objectives.
- Oversee Health and Well-being budgets and engage in budget forecasting and other budget requests / projects.
- Coordinate, manage, and distribute a combined Health and Well-being marketing and communications strategy.
- Assist with Health and Wellbeing and Student Affairs communication initiatives, including drafting communication on behalf of theAVP, editing documents and materials, and managing the Health and Well-being website.
- As requested, research concepts and engage in benchmarking exercises of relevance for Health and Well-being.
- Serve as a liaison and / or representative for Health and Well-being with internal and external projects. In doing so, coordinate information from across Health and Well-being and distribute relevant information to colleagues.
- Serve on student affairs and University-wide committees that support major events, divisional initiatives, and related projects.
- Lead or participate in other committees, initiatives, or department or University efforts as required.
50% - Assistant to the AVP Duties
20% - Supervisory Duties
Required Qualifications
Important Note : Successful applicants will ensure their resumes clearly demonstrate that their work experience describes how they meetALLrequired qualifications.
Preferred Qualifications
Work Hours
Salary for Announcement
Under Colorado law, MSU Denver is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.
The salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $60,000 - $67,000.
This position is paid monthly and is eligible for MSU Denver benefits.
Instructions to Apply
For full consideration, please submit the following documents :
3 professional references will be required of the finalist. One reference must be a prior supervisor.
Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire.
If you are an Internal applicant, please apply via the Career tab within the WorkDay Menu
Important Note : Successful applicants will ensure their resumes clearly demonstrate that their work experience describes how they meetALLrequired qualifications.
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Posting RepresentativeKatie Lynch Posting Representative Emailklynch24@msudenver.edu Benefits
The University's benefits package is comprehensive and offers medical, vision and dental, free RTD pass, tuition reimbursement, as well as a life and supplemental insurance plans, retirement plans and other programs, such as accessto a long-term disability (LTD) plan.Visit MSU Denver'sbenefits websiteto learn more.
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The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator attotalrewards@msudenver.edu.
Background Checks
Metropolitan State University of Denver is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. To Assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background checks on all finalists for positions at the University prior to employment.
Diversity Statement
Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of nearly 58% first generation students and over 50% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver.
We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We greatly value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success.
Salary : $60,000 - $67,000
