Position Summary

The Sié Chéou-Kang Center for International Security and Diplomacy at the Josef Korbel School of International Studies advances knowledge and practice around global security, prosperity, and social justice through innovative research, interdisciplinary education, and thoughtful engagement with others who strive for a more just, prosperous, and peaceful world. A Korbel faculty member serves as the Sié Center director, an administrative position that typically extends for a three-year term and for which the faculty member receives an annual stipend.

Essential Functions

• Devise and execute an annual strategic plan for the Sié Center, in consultation with the Center’s affiliated faculty and Korbel School leadership.
• Meet quarterly (or more) with the Center’s affiliated faculty and provide leadership and support for the goals and issues identified by Center affiliates. Work closely with affiliated faculty to plan, design, and implement collaborative research, projects, and other activities.
• Meet regularly with Sié Center and Korbel School staff to advise on and assist with strategies and tactics that advance the mission and vision of the Sié Center.
  • Host at least one public event per academic quarter designed to educate and inform students and the broader Korbel community about issues salient to the Sié Center.
  • Assist the Korbel School’s Communications team to raise the profile of the Sié Center among local, regional, and national organizations and funders.
  • Assist the University’s Advancement team and School leadership with fundraising, as appropriate.
  • Work closely with the Sié Center staff to develop and monitor expenditures incurred through research, programming, and other activities.
• Represent affiliated faculty at Center and School-related meetings and events.
• Supervise the Assistant Director of the Sié Center. Delegate, appraise, and correct work as needed.
• When possible, engage students in the research work of the Sié Center.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work collaboratively and build strong relationships with peers, divisions, and senior leadership.
• Ability to collaborate and be comfortable dealing with ambiguity.
• Ability to create effective partnerships.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects, have attention to detail, and work effectively in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to think strategically and creatively.
• Ability to handle time sensitive/confidential information appropriately.
• Ability to meet deadlines and maintain appropriate time management.
• Willingness to actively learn and follow the university’s administrative procedures, policies, and guidelines.

Required Qualifications

• Existing affiliated faculty affiliation with the Sié Center and the Josef Korbel School.
• Extensive experience securing and managing research contracts and grants.
• Supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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

While the University's administrative offices are open Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, faculty schedules vary from term to term and are based on courses taught, service commitments, and research agendas. The University's academic calendars are posted on the registrar's website (the law school is on a semester system and has a different academic calendar).

Application Deadline

For consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) June 3, 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 UC.

Compensation

The compensation for this position is a $20,000 annual stipend and one course release. 

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.