Associate Director of Student Wellness and Support
Top Benefits
About the role
The University is located in Denver, Colorado, a city known for its dynamic blend of business, innovation and world-class recreation. Denver is consistently ranked by Forbes and Kiplingers Magazine as one of the top cities for young professionals and recent college graduates. The University of Denver is a private institution founded in 1864. It serves a population of more than 5,200 undergraduate and 6,200 graduate students as a research-intensive institution. The beautiful campus is located approximately seven miles from downtown with easy access to public transportation.
With a long tradition of excellence and innovation, the Daniels College of Business prepares students to succeed in a dynamic, changing world. We are a high-achieving community of students, staff and faculty that inspires one another to think in new ways, perform at higher levels, and transform organizations and communities. Daniels is ranked among the top business schools and is the only business school in Colorado to receive rankings and recognition from BusinessWeek, the Financial Times, U.S. News & World Report and Forbes. The Daniels College of Business (DCB) offers a variety of baccalaureate, graduate, PhD and certificate programs which are detailed at https://daniels.du.edu/ [https://daniels.du.edu/]
Position Summary
A survey by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (as summarized by the National Society of High School Scholars, 2023) found that 64% of college dropouts cited a mental health–related reason for leaving1. In a 2024 survey of 817 college students, over half (51%) reported skipping class due to mental health struggles, about one in three had failed a test, 29% had failed a class, and 26% had taken a leave of absence2.
The Associate Director of Student Wellness and Support serve as a key member of the Daniels College of Business Student Success Center team, supporting holistic student development, wellness, and belonging. This position integrates wellness initiatives, proactive case management, and community-building programming to foster a culture of care and connectedness among undergraduate and graduate business students.
The Associate Director plays a vital role in student case management—supporting students of concern, collaborating on SOS (Students of Concern) cases, and serving as a point of contact for students navigating academic, emotional, or personal challenges. Through wellness education and inclusive engagement, this role strengthens student retention, success, and overall well-being at Daniels.
Essential Functions
Student Support and Case Management
- Serve as a case manager for Daniels students referred through SOS, faculty alerts, or other concern pathways including academic advisors and career coaches.
- Provide compassionate, confidential support and connect students to appropriate campus and community resources.
- Collaborate with the Executive Director of Student Success, DU’s Office of Student Rights & Responsibilities, and Counseling
- Services to address student well-being and crisis intervention.
- Maintain accurate records, track follow-up, and ensure timely communication regarding student support cases.
- Foster and collaborate with the University of Denver SOS office to maintain the highest level of support for student wellness and retention.
Wellness Programming and Education
- Design and implement wellness-based programs that promote balance, resilience, and belonging across Daniels students.
- Coordinate micro-programming such as Wellness Wednesdays, dog therapy events, fitness or mindfulness activities, and tailgate-style community events to build connection and reduce stress.
- Embed principals of 4D into the wellness programming and education.
- Collaborate with Student Success team members to integrate wellness into advising, career, and experiential programming.
- Promote healthy habits, stress management, and personal growth through workshops, campaigns, and collaborations with campus partners.
Financial Wellness Education & Micro-Programming
- Support students in developing foundational financial wellness skills through brief coaching conversations and resource referrals.
- Create micro-programs and workshops that promote financial literacy—such as budgeting basics, managing unexpected expenses, or understanding financial decision-making related to internships, study-abroad, and graduation planning.
- Collaborate with Financial Aid and campus partners to share clear, accessible information about available resources and proactive financial practices.
- Monitor emerging financial wellness needs within the student population and recommend timely, targeted programming to strengthen overall student well-being and persistence.
Community Engagement and Student Culture
- Foster a sense of belonging and community through creative, inclusive student engagement opportunities.
- Partner with student organizations, faculty, and staff to co-host events aligned with Daniels’ values of integrity, innovation, and impact.
- Support initiatives that strengthen peer-to-peer connection and community wellness.
Administrative and Strategic Support
- Contribute to Student Success Center assessment and reporting efforts related to wellness, belonging, and retention.
- Assist in developing and implementing holistic success strategies that align with Daniels’ strategic priorities.
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Higher Education, or related field.
- Understanding of the high stress dynamic within a higher education system.
- Experience in student support, case management, or wellness programming in a university or human services setting.
- Strong interpersonal and crisis management skills; ability to navigate sensitive situations with discretion and empathy.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student-centered service.
- Will follow University regulations and be trained in FERPA to exhibit Daniel’s standards for ethics and integrity.
Preferred Qualifications
- Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or eligibility for licensure.
- Experience with student success initiatives in a business school or similar professional academic environment.
- Knowledge of wellness education frameworks and trauma-informed support practices.
Working Environment
- Standard office environment.
- Unexpected interruptions occur often and stress level is moderate to high.
- Noise level is quiet to moderate.
- This position is based on campus within the Daniels College of Business Student Success Center and engages daily with students, faculty, and staff. Occasional evening or weekend work is required to support wellness events and community engagement programs.
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.
Application Deadline For consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) July 8, 2026.
Special Instructions Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu [https://jobs.du.edu/en-us/listing/] to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.
Salary Grade Number: The salary grade for the position is 10.
Salary Range: The salary range for this position is $64,000-$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 [https://www.du.edu/sites/default/files/2026-02/Benefits%20Overview-Benefited%20Employees_FINAL_2.9.2026.pdf], 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 [https://www.du.edu/].
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 [https://www.du.edu/equalopportunity/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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About University of Denver
The mission of the Office of Teaching and Learning at the University of Denver is to foster innovation and strengthen practices in teaching, course design and curriculum development to improve learning across the university.
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Associate Director of Student Wellness and Support
Top Benefits
About the role
The University is located in Denver, Colorado, a city known for its dynamic blend of business, innovation and world-class recreation. Denver is consistently ranked by Forbes and Kiplingers Magazine as one of the top cities for young professionals and recent college graduates. The University of Denver is a private institution founded in 1864. It serves a population of more than 5,200 undergraduate and 6,200 graduate students as a research-intensive institution. The beautiful campus is located approximately seven miles from downtown with easy access to public transportation.
With a long tradition of excellence and innovation, the Daniels College of Business prepares students to succeed in a dynamic, changing world. We are a high-achieving community of students, staff and faculty that inspires one another to think in new ways, perform at higher levels, and transform organizations and communities. Daniels is ranked among the top business schools and is the only business school in Colorado to receive rankings and recognition from BusinessWeek, the Financial Times, U.S. News & World Report and Forbes. The Daniels College of Business (DCB) offers a variety of baccalaureate, graduate, PhD and certificate programs which are detailed at https://daniels.du.edu/ [https://daniels.du.edu/]
Position Summary
A survey by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (as summarized by the National Society of High School Scholars, 2023) found that 64% of college dropouts cited a mental health–related reason for leaving1. In a 2024 survey of 817 college students, over half (51%) reported skipping class due to mental health struggles, about one in three had failed a test, 29% had failed a class, and 26% had taken a leave of absence2.
The Associate Director of Student Wellness and Support serve as a key member of the Daniels College of Business Student Success Center team, supporting holistic student development, wellness, and belonging. This position integrates wellness initiatives, proactive case management, and community-building programming to foster a culture of care and connectedness among undergraduate and graduate business students.
The Associate Director plays a vital role in student case management—supporting students of concern, collaborating on SOS (Students of Concern) cases, and serving as a point of contact for students navigating academic, emotional, or personal challenges. Through wellness education and inclusive engagement, this role strengthens student retention, success, and overall well-being at Daniels.
Essential Functions
Student Support and Case Management
- Serve as a case manager for Daniels students referred through SOS, faculty alerts, or other concern pathways including academic advisors and career coaches.
- Provide compassionate, confidential support and connect students to appropriate campus and community resources.
- Collaborate with the Executive Director of Student Success, DU’s Office of Student Rights & Responsibilities, and Counseling
- Services to address student well-being and crisis intervention.
- Maintain accurate records, track follow-up, and ensure timely communication regarding student support cases.
- Foster and collaborate with the University of Denver SOS office to maintain the highest level of support for student wellness and retention.
Wellness Programming and Education
- Design and implement wellness-based programs that promote balance, resilience, and belonging across Daniels students.
- Coordinate micro-programming such as Wellness Wednesdays, dog therapy events, fitness or mindfulness activities, and tailgate-style community events to build connection and reduce stress.
- Embed principals of 4D into the wellness programming and education.
- Collaborate with Student Success team members to integrate wellness into advising, career, and experiential programming.
- Promote healthy habits, stress management, and personal growth through workshops, campaigns, and collaborations with campus partners.
Financial Wellness Education & Micro-Programming
- Support students in developing foundational financial wellness skills through brief coaching conversations and resource referrals.
- Create micro-programs and workshops that promote financial literacy—such as budgeting basics, managing unexpected expenses, or understanding financial decision-making related to internships, study-abroad, and graduation planning.
- Collaborate with Financial Aid and campus partners to share clear, accessible information about available resources and proactive financial practices.
- Monitor emerging financial wellness needs within the student population and recommend timely, targeted programming to strengthen overall student well-being and persistence.
Community Engagement and Student Culture
- Foster a sense of belonging and community through creative, inclusive student engagement opportunities.
- Partner with student organizations, faculty, and staff to co-host events aligned with Daniels’ values of integrity, innovation, and impact.
- Support initiatives that strengthen peer-to-peer connection and community wellness.
Administrative and Strategic Support
- Contribute to Student Success Center assessment and reporting efforts related to wellness, belonging, and retention.
- Assist in developing and implementing holistic success strategies that align with Daniels’ strategic priorities.
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Higher Education, or related field.
- Understanding of the high stress dynamic within a higher education system.
- Experience in student support, case management, or wellness programming in a university or human services setting.
- Strong interpersonal and crisis management skills; ability to navigate sensitive situations with discretion and empathy.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student-centered service.
- Will follow University regulations and be trained in FERPA to exhibit Daniel’s standards for ethics and integrity.
Preferred Qualifications
- Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or eligibility for licensure.
- Experience with student success initiatives in a business school or similar professional academic environment.
- Knowledge of wellness education frameworks and trauma-informed support practices.
Working Environment
- Standard office environment.
- Unexpected interruptions occur often and stress level is moderate to high.
- Noise level is quiet to moderate.
- This position is based on campus within the Daniels College of Business Student Success Center and engages daily with students, faculty, and staff. Occasional evening or weekend work is required to support wellness events and community engagement programs.
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.
Application Deadline For consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) July 8, 2026.
Special Instructions Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu [https://jobs.du.edu/en-us/listing/] to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.
Salary Grade Number: The salary grade for the position is 10.
Salary Range: The salary range for this position is $64,000-$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 [https://www.du.edu/sites/default/files/2026-02/Benefits%20Overview-Benefited%20Employees_FINAL_2.9.2026.pdf], 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 [https://www.du.edu/].
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 [https://www.du.edu/equalopportunity/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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About University of Denver
The mission of the Office of Teaching and Learning at the University of Denver is to foster innovation and strengthen practices in teaching, course design and curriculum development to improve learning across the university.