Widely regarded as one of the nation’s most cutting-edge and ascendant law schools, the University of Denver Sturm College of Law offers a full-time JD program, a part-time JD program, and a set of pioneering and nationally recognized Master’s degree programs. The Sturm College of Law also supports a nationally recognized Animal Law Program, which seeks to advance the welfare of non-human animals through teaching, research, and public engagement.

Position Summary

Reporting directly to the Director of the Animal Law Program, the Program Manager is responsible for advancing a variety of programmatic priorities, including strategic communications, conference and event support, assistance with grant applications and post-grant administration, and collaboration with outside stakeholders, including governmental bodies, non-profit partners, and higher educational institutions.

Essential Functions

- Develop and manage educational programming, networking events, community outreach, and strategic initiatives that advance student engagement and promote the Animal Law Program.
- Provide leadership in animal law and policy through teaching, conducting research, serving as a subject matter expert, and participating in public policy and governmental advisory roles.
- Advise and mentor law students and emerging professionals on academic planning, career pathways, externships, and experiential opportunities in animal law and policy.
- Support and advance academic initiatives by supervising interns and research fellows, contributing to scholarship and certificate programs, and co-developing interdisciplinary initiatives.
- Build and maintain partnerships with faculty, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and professional organizations to expand volunteer, research, employment, and advocacy opportunities.
- Lead communications and program promotion by collaborating on marketing, admissions materials, event publicity, and representing the program at conferences, festivals, and career fairs.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

- Excellent written and oral communications skills
- A high degree of professionalism
- A strong commitment to diversity and inclusivity
- 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

- Baccalaureate degree from an accredited four-year university or college
- Two to four (2-4) years of work experience in a similar or related role
- Outstanding written and oral communications skills
- Familiarity with issues relating to animal law and policy

Preferred Qualifications

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

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. This is an exempt position. Occasional work during evenings and weekends may be required to meet designated job objectives.

Application Deadline For consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) September 4, 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 9.

Salary Range:

The salary range for this position is $72,000-$74,000.

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.

📌 Assistant Director, Animal Law Program (Quinte West)
🏢 University of Denver
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