Department Summary 

The Office of the Chancellor at the University of Denver is seeking a part-time Student Engagement Liaison to support the Chancellor's outreach to students and student organizations. This non-benefited, 10-month, limited-term position will begin in September 2026. Hours will vary throughout the academic year based on campus activity and engagement opportunities, but the position is expected to average 5-10 hours per week while classes are in session.

Position Summary

The Student Engagement Liaison, Office of the Chancellor, will be chiefly responsible for identifying opportunities for the Chancellor to engage with student organizations and leaders, and for building and maintaining relationships with student groups across campus. Additionally, the student engagement liaison will provide support to the Chancellor, Chief of Staff, and members of the Chancellor's Cabinet on initiatives and projects as requested. The student engagement liaison will report to the Chief of Staff and work closely with members of the Chancellor's Office team. The student engagement liaison must have an interest in higher education and a commitment to supporting institutional initiatives.

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

Essential Functions

• Serve as a liaison to the student community; stay informed regarding emerging issues on campus and opportunities for student engagement.
• Staff student events and meetings; coordinate meeting and event logistics, prepare agendas and briefing materials, and track follow-up items.
• Serve as a liaison to help connect student inquiries with appropriate resources on campus.
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Highly organized
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, collaborate effectively, and adapt to evolving needs and shifting priorities
• Demonstrated discretion and sound judgment when handling sensitive information
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability and willingness to hear divergent perspectives and summarize them objectively
• Calm and steady demeanor
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills
• High degree of professionalism

Required Qualifications

• Current University of Denver undergraduate student who has completed at least three academic years at DU, Current University of Denver graduate student who has established involvement in the DU community, or recent (within the last two years) University of Denver graduate.
• Strong knowledge of the University of Denver student experience, campus culture, and student organizations, with demonstrated engagement and strong relationships across the DU community.
• Experience participating in, leading, or engaging with student organizations, student government, campus programming, or related activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership experience within the University of Denver community.
• Experience with communications, event planning, student engagement, social media, or related activities.

Hourly Range

The hourly range for this position is $21.00 - $23.00.

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.

Application Deadline

For best consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) August 31, 2026.

Special Instructions

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

Please include the following documents with your application:

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

The University of Denver is committed to enhancing the diversity of its faculty and staff. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, military/ veteran status or any other status protected by law.

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