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Assistant Vice Chancellor for University Life and Dean of Students
The University of Colorado Denver (UCD) is one of three universities in the University of
The position of Assistant Vice Chancellor for University Life and Dean of Students
Reporting directly to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs (the chief student affairs
This position requires a master’s degree and a minimum of seven years of progressively
Review of applications will begin on April 11, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled.
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University of Colorado Denver
Denver, CO
Colorado system. A comprehensive urban research university, the outcome of a consolidation
of the University of Colorado at Denver and the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center,
UCD enrolls more than 27,000 pre-collegiate, undergraduate, graduate, online, and professional
students and awards 3,400 degrees annually. The University operates at two locations—
downtown Denver and the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora— and offers 100 degree
programs in 13 schools and colleges. This is a dynamic time of growth for University of
Colorado Denver as it fulfills its promise and commitment to strengthen and advance
collaborative and productive relationships among a diverse community of students, faculty,
staff, and citizen leaders.
(AVC-University Life) is a new administrative position with responsibility for creating a
forward-thinking, futuristic, and comprehensive vision for student life, student activities,
student clubs and organizations, student government, housing, discipline systems, counseling
support services, parental engagement, and student health insurance for both University of
Colorado Denver campuses.
officer), the AVC-University Life provides guidance for enhancing student life; develops
strategic initiatives improving the quality of the student experience; and implements best
programmatic and policy practices for a vibrant, diverse, and inclusive co-curricular learning
experience. This position will be charged with creating a consolidated University Life Office
and providing effective services at both the Anschutz Medical and the Downtown campuses
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The AVC-University Life directly serves as an appointing authority, manages a budget of
$1.3 million, and oversees a staff of 18, including five direct reports.
responsible experience in a higher education institution within the area of student affairs
and/or campus life. Preferred qualifications include a terminal degree; a proven track record
of exceptional leadership in student affairs; a demonstrated commitment to diversity and
inclusion; demonstrated ability to lead programs focused on student engagement, student learning,
and student development, as well as policy and program development; experience in a comprehensive
urban university; experience in a university health sciences center; documented experience in
developing, implementing, and evaluating unit goals/strategic planning; and a proven track
record of building partnerships with academic departments and faculty; experience with
residence halls and emergency response systems; and an understanding of broad wellness and
mental health issues related to a university campus.
Online applications consisting of a cover letter, resume, list of five professional references, and
list of publications and presentations are being accepted via the University of Colorado Denver
web portal, www.jobsatcu.com. Please reference job posting number 803401. The web
portal also contains a full job description. SJG — The Spelman & Johnson Group is assisting
UCD with this search. For confidential inquiries, or to nominate an individual for this position,
please email Jennifer Hiatt at jnh@spelmanandjohnson.com or Valerie Szymkowicz at
vbs@spelmanandjohnson.com or call 413-529-2895.
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