Coordinator, Volunteerism & Community Partnerships

Department Summary

The Department of Student Leadership & Service advances student learning, belonging, and civic responsibility by providing comprehensive leadership development and engagement opportunities that prepare students to lead lives of purpose and impact. The department supports students across the full co-curricular lifecycle through student employment and supervision, leadership education, peer mentorship, community service and volunteerism, and fraternity and sorority life.

Grounded in the University of Denver's 4D Experience, Student Leadership & Service fosters inclusive communities, ethical leadership, and socially responsible action. The department collaborates broadly across campus and with community partners to help students translate involvement into meaningful learning, preparation for post-graduate success, and sustained connection to the DU community.

Position Summary

The Coordinator supports the University of Denver's commitment to the Four-Dimensional (4D) Experience and the public good by coordinating and advancing comprehensive student service opportunities that prepare and empower students to contribute meaningfully to their communities.

Reporting directly to the Director of Volunteerism & Community Partnership, this position plays a key role in engaging students in service events and experiences, deepening reciprocal community partnerships, and fostering student servant leadership across campus. The role works closely with student leaders, campus partners, and community organizations to align service initiatives with institutional priorities and community-identified needs.

This position is ideal for a DU graduate student, recent alum, or early‑career professional seeking experience in higher education, civic engagement, and community partnership development.

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 position not to exceed 1,000 hours in a calendar year.

Essential Functions

Strategic Leadership & Student Advising

• Serve as the primary advisor to the student‑led organization Service & Change; mentor student leaders in leadership development, goal‑setting, and program planning; and, in partnership with the Director of Volunteerism & Community Partnership, convene and facilitate a university‑wide Service Council to align service initiatives and strategy across campus.

Signature Program & Event Management

• Plan, coordinate, and assess DU's signature service initiatives-including Day 4 Denver, the Leadership & Service Symposium at Kennedy Mountain Campus, and Community Service Connections-ensuring high‑quality execution, inclusive participation, and alignment with institutional priorities and community partner needs.

Community Engagement & Partnership Development

• Develop, maintain, and strengthen reciprocal community partnerships, including after‑school tutoring initiatives and ongoing volunteer programs (e.g., DU Bridge Community Garden, DU Food Pantry); collaborate with the Director to expand sustainable, ethical community engagement opportunities.

Systems, Operations & Resource Management

• Manage DU's volunteer engagement platform, including opportunity postings, onboarding community partners, training student organizations, tracking participation data, and administering operational processes for student service‑related funding (e.g., transportation support).

Communication, Assessment & Storytelling

• Promote service opportunities and impact through communications such as the Community Partner Spotlight; collect participation and outcome data; and contribute to reports, assessments, and strategic planning efforts that demonstrate student learning, community impact, and program effectiveness.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of community engagement, volunteerism, and civic learning principles, particularly within higher education or nonprofit settings
• Understanding of student leadership development, servant leadership practices, and inclusive engagement approaches
• Ability to advise, mentor, and support student leaders in planning, decision‑making, and organizational development
• Strong project and event management skills, including coordination of multiple initiatives, timelines, and stakeholders
• Ability to cultivate and sustain ethical, reciprocal community partnerships
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for outreach, facilitation, presentations, and storytelling
• Ability to collaborate across departments with faculty, staff, students, and community partners
• Proficiency in using technology platforms for volunteer management, communication, and data tracking
• Ability to collect, analyze, and apply participation and assessment data to improve programs and demonstrate impact
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and problem‑solving abilities with attention to detail and follow‑through
• Demonstrated commitment to ethical community engagement practices

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., sociology, education, nonprofit management, public administration, social sciences, or a closely related discipline)
• Demonstrated experience (academic, professional, or co‑curricular) in community engagement, volunteerism, student leadership, or civic learning
• Experience with program coordination, event planning, or partnership support
• Experience working collaboratively with diverse populations, including college students and community partners
• Strong organizational and administrative experience with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree completed or in progress in higher education, student affairs, nonprofit management, public policy, social work, or a related field
• Experience working in a higher education or nonprofit organization
• Experience advising or mentoring student leaders or student organizations
• Experience developing or sustaining community partnerships using ethical and reciprocal engagement practices
• Familiarity with volunteer management platforms, assessment tools, or engagement tracking systems
• Knowledge of the Denver‑metro community and nonprofit landscape

Work Schedule

20 hours a week.

Hourly Range:

The salary range for this position is $25.00-$35.00