The Josef Korbel School of Global & Public Affairs at the University of Denver is an interdisciplinary professional school of international studies that prepares students for careers in the public, private, and non-profit sectors. The school offers seven master's degrees and two undergraduate degrees, and houses several research centers and institutes.

The Korbel

School is a mission-driven institution. Through our teaching, research, and direct engagement, we are taking on the great challenges of our time: making the global economy more equitable and inclusive, responding to new and emerging security threats, advancing human rights and social justice, combating climate change, and promoting healthy democracy.

Position Summary The Josef Korbel School seeks an energetic and experienced Assistant Director for External Engagement. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in day-to-day project direction, experience in event management and internal and external communication, knowledge and education in a disciplinary field related to international affairs, and excellent written and oral communication skills. They will also be task-oriented and detail-conscious while appropriately prioritizing and balancing a complex overall workload.

The Assistant Director will serve as the administrative point-person for a diverse portfolio of programs and activities and contribute to team-oriented initiatives that support the research and outreach efforts of the Korbel School and across the University of Denver.

The Assistant

Director will work closely with the Korbel School’s Dean’s team, the Associate Dean for Research and Faculty, and institute and center staff, as well as DU central administration to ensure the successful management and execution of Korbel School activities.

The Assistant Director will be responsible for management of events, conferences and workshops, communication with internal and external constituents, and research support.

The Assistant

Director will also collaborate with other staff to coordinate events, communications, publications, and outreach efforts across DU, the Korbel School, and its research centers and institutes, and to integrate research-related activities into the school’s curricular, co-curricular and public engagement efforts. This role will supervise an events manager.

Essential Functions

- Work with the dean to determine strategic priorities for the school with an emphasis on smooth and innovative program execution
- Serve as the primary representative to current and potential partners interested in or engaged with Korbel School initiatives.
- Provide assistance to the Assistant Dean on multiple partnerships and student exchange programs (international and domestic).
- Supervise support staff and student employees, including delegating and assigning work, evaluating performance and resolving issues.
- Manage Korbel projects, events, and communications, as well as facilitate coordination with Korbel School thematic programs.
- Plan and execute events, workshops, meetings with external partners, government officials, academics, and others. Conduct outreach to speakers, manage event budgeting and accounting, and handle event logistics and publicity.




- Liaise with student groups, other units, and university offices on programming related to the school’s mission.
- Provide support for cross-cutting Korbel School initiatives, programs, and large events and activities as required.
- Provide support for Research Council activities and research communications.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

- Ability to prioritize and plan multiple complex project elements and meet deadlines.
- Extraordinary organizational skills and impeccable attention to detail.
- Strong initiative and ability to be self-motivated and directed.
- Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with a diverse set of constituents in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment and to provide strategic insight in a fast-paced educational setting.
- Ability to professionally represent the Scrivner Institute and the Korbel School to high-profile scholars, policymakers, and current and potential funders.
- Excellent writing and editorial skills.
- Ability to interpret and manipulate financial and budget data for use in general reporting.
- Excellent skills in word processing, spreadsheet, and database management.

Required Qualifications

- Master’s degree in a related field or equivalent.
- Five (5) years of relevant previous experience, including at least two years in a program management role.
- Experience in event planning, including outreach to and communication with speakers and participants, travel and other logistical arrangements for participants, event implementation, and pre- and post-event publicity.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Google applications as well as the willingness to learn new systems.

Preferred Qualifications

- Proven skills in current engagement with and outreach to relevant network and stakeholders.
- Experience developing publications, communications, and marketing materials, including contact databases, websites, and social media campaigns.
- Experience working with Event Management Software
- Knowledge and education in a disciplinary field related to international affairs

Working Environment

- Standard office environment.
- Unexpected interruptions occur often and stress level is moderate to high.
- Noise level is quiet to moderate.

Physical Activities

- Ability to work in front of a computer for extended periods of time.
- Occasionally required to move about the office/campus.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. In accordance with the University’s flexible work policy, this position is eligible to be considered for partial remote work. Further details regarding this plan will be determined with the hiring manager and are dependent on division and team-specific needs.

Application Deadline For consideration,



please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) September 3, 2026.

Special Instructions

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

Salary Grade Number:

The salary grade for the position is 11.

Salary Range:

The salary range for this position is $80,000-$85,000.

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 excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. 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 The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital, family, or parental status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital family, and parental status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran 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; the Americans with Disabilities Act; 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; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Worker's Rights ("POWR") Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. 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 and National Sex Offender Registry background check.

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