The University of Denver Learning Communities and Civic Engagement Department is pleased to announce a .53 FTE Program Coordinator position for the Wellness Living and Learning Community. This position serves to provide administrative support, program development, coordination and curriculum support to the undergraduate Living and Learning Community (LLC) programs in general and specifically to the Wellness LLC. The position reports to the Executive Director of LCCE and will work closely in a matrixed relationship with the Assistant Director for the Living and Learning Communities and the Wellness LLC Faculty Director.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Administrative Experience, preferably in higher education
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and multiculturalism; team player
• Good communication skills, both written and oral
• Appreciation for health and wellness issues, including health promotion
• Appreciation for residential and co-curricular learning, student development and academic issues related to health and wellness; event planning and communication skills, collaboration and problem-solving, budgeting and office skills, multi-tasking
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, parents, staff, faculty and community members
• Ability to use computer programs such as MS Word, Excel and Access
• 20 hours per week, non-exempt; Eligibility for benefits,  including tuition
• Availability to work some nights and weekends; Must be able to have presence in office at least 3 and preferably 4 partial days a week

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• 40 percent co-curricular program management:  Collaboratively develop, plan, coordinate, advise and implement special events, orientation, retreats and speakers, and student development opportunities for the  Wellness LLC; develop, advise and supervise student leadership committees and Resident Advisors for co-curricular programming; coordinate and deepen the civic engagement focus of assigned LLC. 
• 25 percent office management:  Develop and maintain assigned LLC budgets using the Banner system; develop and maintain communication processes with students, faculty, parents, alumni and other friends of the programs; maintain and update website and collateral communication pieces; provide administrative assistance to directors, faculty and adjunct professors; communicate with university and outside vendors and organizations as necessary for programming.
• 15 percent coordinate marketing, recruitment, selection and student retention of assigned LLC programs.
• 10 percent team contribution:  This position requires interaction with a number of departments and committees throughout the University.  It will include:  collaboration with co-workers to accomplish overall vision and goals of the LCCE department, including LLC co-programming and civic engagement initiatives; coordinate with relevant academic departments related to the LLC theme; collaborate with non-academic departments and committees such as HRE, Student Life and Student Advising.
• 5 percent train and supervise one to four student employees per quarter.
• 5 percent other duties as assigned

To apply, visit: http://www.du.edu/hr/employment/jobs.html

Description
The Healthy Aging Program Coordinator will:

• coordinate a team of site professional staff to provide nutrition, transportation and other services in an assigned geographic area to promote and maintain independent and healthy lifestyles for the older adult population
• provide the vision and innovation needed to continue to move Eagle County's Health Aging Program in a positive and proactive direction at assigned site(s)
• work with and promote integration with multidisciplinary teams both within HHS and with outside stakeholders, specifically our senior community.

Strong communication skills, knowledge of Healthy Aging and Older Adult Wellness issues are desired, ability to build a Healthy Aging Council and infrastructure within Eagle County and ability to research, implement and evaluate program.

Requirements

• Four year degree from an accredited college or technical school in Gerontology, Social Services, Recreation Therapy, Health Services or a related field is preferred
• One year of related experience, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and ability
• Knowledge of Healthy Aging and Older Adult Wellness issues
• Knowledge of resources, services and programs for senior citizens
• Skills in oral and written communication and interpersonal communication
• Ability to vary communication style to meet needs
• Ability to gather and analyze information necessary to resolve problems
• Ability to identify persons experiencing difficulty
• Knowledge of appropriate resources for assistance
• Ability to organize and prioritize the planning of programs and events independently
• Ability to work in a team environment. Knowledge of word-processing, spreadsheet, PowerPoint, e-mail and Internet systems
• Ability to enter data into specialized computer applications related to senior services

For a full job description and information on how to apply, click here.