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Department

Social Work

About the University

MSU Denver enrolls over 16,000 students , where nearly 60% are first generation and over 55% are students of color. Located in downtown Denver, we are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and the only Seal of Excelencia certified institution in Colorado. As the third largest institution of higher education in Colorado and the only institution with an open access mission, MSU Denver is a model university for today's college students. The University serves the most diverse undergraduate student population in the state, as well as the most first-generation students and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals students. Through affordable, flexible, and holistic education, MSU Denver helps students build essential skills grounded in a multicultural and global perspective that lead to undergraduate and graduate degrees, followed by career and life success.

About the Department of Social Work

The Department of Social Work at MSU Denver is a growing academic unit consisting of undergraduate and graduate education and includes the Master of Social Work Program, Bachelor of Science in Social Work Program, grants and contract services, the Office of Field Education, and the Office of Social Work Student Services, Operations and Finance (OSWSS-OF). The mission of MSU Denver's Department of Social Work is to prepare social workers to engage in skillful, ethical, justice-oriented, and effective practice in their communities.

We accomplish this by :

• Educating and training students to work with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities, including those who are members of historically excluded populations.
• Building community centered and strategic partnerships with organizations, co-creating relationship-centered learning and working environments to foster growth and collaboration.
• Utilizing the NASW Code of Ethics to inform teaching and practice, while adapting to changes in the field and world, drawing from a vast knowledge base informed by multiple perspectives.

Position Summary

The Outreach and Events Coordinator reports to the Assistant Director of Outreach, Admissions, and Communications, and works directly with the Chair of the Social Work department and other departmental leaders to coordinate social work focused student and community events. This position works with the Student Services Manager to coordinate administrative event support.

The Outreach and Events Coordinator oversees events management for the Social Work department. Events include, but are not limited to academic conferences and workshops, student orientation and outreach events, graduation and celebratory events, and career development events. The Outreach and Events Coordinator conducts their work with the participant in mind to maximize impact and resource efficiency.

The Outreach and Events Coordinator must be able to work with a variety of personalities to pull committees together and keep them organized and on track. This requires strong attention to detail and organizational skills; especially as multiple events are being managed simultaneously. The duties and responsibilities for this position include vendor and event space coordination, contract management, budgeting and expense tracking, communication and marketing planning, as well as day of event management and all that occurs in between. Some events require additional volunteers, offer sponsorships, and may be paid events.

The Social Work department strives to ensure our students and community members are activated, informed, and collaborative. The Outreach and Events Coordinator serves the department in our goals by managing events that are creative, engaging, and of high quality.

Responsibilities

Event Management and Coordination - 60%

Marketing, Communications, and Sponsorships - 25%

Vendor Management, Ordering, and Expenses - 15%

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies

Required Qualifications

Important Note : Successful applicants will ensure their resumes clearly demonstrate that their work experience describes how they meet all required qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every preferred qualification. We are most interested in finding the candidate who will best contribute to our Department and the University.

Schedule Information

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 full salary range for this position is $41,200 - 61,800. T he anticipated hiring range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $52,000 - $58,000.

This position is paid monthly and is eligible for MSU Denver benefits.

How to Apply

Electronic submissions are required. Please apply by visiting https : / / msudenver.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com / MSUDenver and searching for JR103309.

Candidates must submit the following required documents :

Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire.

Deadline

Applications accepted until position filled; priority given to applications received by Monday, December 23, 2024.

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Posting Representative

Tanya Rogowsky

Posting Representative Email

[email protected]

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's benefits website to learn more.

For a brief overview, please see : https : / / www.msudenver.edu / wp-content / uploads / 2024 / 01 / MSU-Benefit-Summary.pdf .

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 at [email protected] .

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.