Program Manager-Rocky Mountain Land Use Institute, Sturm College of Law
University of Denver

Job Info

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Located in one of the nation's most iconic and dynamic cities, the University of Denver Sturm College of Law has a long and distinguished tradition in the fields of land use law and policy. The law school features leading scholars of land use and real estate law and innovative new programs in smart growth policy.

Position Description

The Sturm College of Law seeks to hire a part-time (hourly, non-benefited) Program Manager to advance a variety of programmatic initiatives in the realm of sustainable land use practices, including database and website management, strategic communications and marketing, conference and event support, assistance with grant applications and post-grant administration, and collaboration with outside stakeholders, including donors, governmental bodies, non-profit partners, and higher educational institutions.

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

Essential Functions

• Work closely with and support the Executive Director in advancing a variety of programmatic initiatives, including strategic communications, conference and event support, donor relations relationships with foundations and other granting bodies, and engagement with external stakeholders.
• Maintain Institute website and manage outreach (email, social media, advertising) to support Institute programming activities.
• Provide logistical and administrative support for Institute's programming, including managing event volunteers.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• A high degree of professionalism
• A strong commitment to diversity and inclusion
• The ability to coordinate multiple events and activities while maintaining focus on details and outcomes
• Demonstrated commitment to teamwork and to functioning in a high-paced, collaborative work environment

Required Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited four-year university or college
• Outstanding written and oral communications skills
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
• Familiarity with issues relating to land use law and policy.

Preferred Qualifications

• A JD or equivalent legal degree
• Experience in higher education

Work Schedule

Hours are flexible and could accommodate remote work.

Application Deadline

For best consideration, please submit your application materials by October 28, 2022. This position will remain open until filled.

Special Instructions

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

Hourly Rate

The hourly rate for this position is $25.

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.

Please include the following documents with your application:

Resume

Cover Letter

Three (3) references

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Denver prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age (40 years and over in the employment context), religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, veterans 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; Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended in 2008; 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; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For the university's complete Non-Discrimination Statement, please see https://www.du.edu/equalopportunity/non-discrimination-statement.

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

Advertised: October 07, 2022
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