Global Partnerships Assistant

University of Denver - DU - Office of Internationalization Division

Employer Website: https://internationalization.du.edu

• Assist with internal marketing efforts and collecting stories that highlight engagement with international partners ate information and stories for monthly newsletter.
• Support outreach activities and events—including the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program. Graphic design skills preferred to create visual graphics, flyers, and communication for events.
• Assist with the general administration of partnership development, including researching prospective university partners and creating briefs of current and prospective key partners.
• Under the direct supervision of the Director, assist with other projects and initiatives such as international delegation visits and logistics, which may include ordering food and setting up food/beverages, scheduling meetings, and creating agendas.
• Communicate effectively with diverse audiences and interact thoughtfully with multicultural constituencies.
• Provide administrative/clerical support to the Office of Internationalization, as needed.
• Contribute to special projects and other duties as assigned.

• Strong written communication, verbal communication, and analytical skills
• Precise attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to follow directions
• Ability to research and analyze information in order to develop resource materials
• Excellent interpersonal, multicultural, and communications skills
• Interpersonal skills to work effectively and thoughtfully with people from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to work on tasks independently and meet firm deadlines once guidance is provided
• Ability to work in an environment with changing priorities and many projects
• Ability to use tact, diplomacy and conscientiousness when working with diverse populations
• Initiative, follow-through, and reliability
• Adaptable and flexible

• Experience with computer technology and graphic and website design, including the Microsoft Office Suite, Canva, etc.
• Ability to work a minimum of 6 and maximum of 10 hours per week including occasional evenings and weekends.
• Ability to work for the academic year.
• Work study award required.

• A strong interest in international/global issues, perspectives, and engagement
• Marketing and graphic design experience strongly preferred
• Interest in study abroad

• Standard office environment.
• Unexpected interruptions occur, and stress level is low to moderate.
• Noise level is quiet to moderate.

• Ability to sit in front of a computer for an extended period.
• Occasionally required to move about the office/campus with the capability of transporting objects up to 20 lbs.

• This position is eligible for a federal work-study, which requires eligibility through the Financial Aid Office.
• Students will be paid $/hr. (depending on experience) with the opportunity for yearly increases, dependent on performance.
• This position requires 6-10 hours per week for fall, winter, and spring quarters with flexibility in scheduling. Some evening/weekend hours.
• In compliance with Colorado’s Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA), non-benefited employees accrue one hour of paid leave for every 30 hours worked up to a maximum of 48 hours per year.

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. For more information, please see the University of Denver’s Non-Discrimination Statement.

All offers of employment are based upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check. These are required for all part-time, full-time and student employee hires.