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Position Summary
The Administrative Coordinator will report to the Assistant Director of Student Disability Services or their designee. The position oversees administrative support and logistics to all members of the SDS staff in executing their duties and responsibilities. They are the initial point of contact for all SDS inquiries and support. They support the Accommodation Specialist workflow and the Testing Coordinator workflow.
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, part-time position not to exceed 1,000 hours in a calendar year.
Essential Functions
- Provides prompt, thoughtful, and detailed customer service by answering phone calls, assisting drop-in clientele, answering general questions, and forwarding such questions to the appropriate person/department
- Oversees clerical and administrative functions, including organizing and maintaining files, providing office hours, recording meetings, scheduling appointments, and booking reservations as needed for SDS-related functions
- Build, maintain, and provide reports from Accommodate, the electronic database
- Support the testing center, including assisting faculty and the testing center responsibilities
- Handles large volumes of detailed and confidential information with accuracy and timeliness
- Accurately explains University and SDS policies and procedures to students, student support persons, and prospective students.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 and the One Drive
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong customer service skills
- Ability to listen to concerned parents and students
- Must be able to hear, speak, and write effectively in English
- Ability to effectively support students and families on accommodations process and website usage
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Professional demeanor and ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to de-escalate others and maintain emotional regulation
Required Qualifications
- Associate’s degree in business administration or communications or a combination of equivalent experience/education in a related field.
- Experience in college admissions, marketing management, office management, student affairs, or related field.
- Has a strong commitment to Inclusive Excellence
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or associate’s degree in business management or communications or a combination of equivalent experience/education in a related field
- 1-2 years of experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Knowledge of Accommodate
- Knowledge of Student Database Systems
- Supervision experience
- Familiarity with disability law and experience with individuals with disabilities.
- Work Experience in Higher Education or education
Work Schedule
Part-Time, work schedule to be determined with the supervisor.
Application Deadline
For consideration, please submit your application materials by 11:55 p.m. (MST) September 7, 2025.
Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.
Hourly Range
The hourly range for this position is $20.00-$25.00.
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 compensation 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.
Please include the following documents with your application:
- Resume
- 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.