Student Employment Programs Specialist

Metropolitan State University of Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 47,300 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision and dental coverage

Free RTD pass

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plans

Life and supplemental insurance plans

Job summary

The City and County of Denver seeks a Student Employment Programs Specialist to manage the Off‑Campus Work Study program and champion student career readiness initiatives. This full-time role involves overseeing training, assessments, and campus engagement efforts.

Qualified candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree and have experience in leading programs, preferably in student services or workforce development. The position offers a salary range of $47,300–$52,000 with benefits including medical coverage and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience leading programs or operations across organizations.
• Knowledge of financial aid and work-study policies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Off-Campus Work Study program.
• Develop professional development programs aligned with competencies.
• Conduct assessments on program participation and impact.

Skills

Program Management

Experience with HRIS/CRM systems

Career readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

Workday

Job description

Overview

MSU Denver’s Classroom to Career Hub (C2Hub) is focused on engaging all students in career readiness. The Student Employment Programs Specialist will manage the Off‑Campus Work Study program, develop and implement student employment and career readiness initiatives, and maintain partnerships across campus and community.

Key Responsibilities

• Program Management (50%): Oversee the Off‑Campus Work Study program, including outreach, training, agreements, recruitment, requisition, and communication. Develop and deliver a competency‑based professional development program aligned with NACE competencies. Coordinate the Student Employment Job Fair and support Student Employee Appreciation Week initiatives.
• Assessment & Reporting (25%): Maintain documentation on program participation, conduct site visits, develop and analyze surveys to assess the impact on student employment experiences, and report outcomes.
• Supervisor Support (15%): Provide professional development opportunities for supervisors and act as liaison between C2Hub, Human Resources, Financial Aid, and other partners.
• Campus Engagement (10%): Participate in campus committees and strategic initiatives, maintain collaborative relationships with campus partners and community agencies, and integrate C2Hub resources into student employment services.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience leading and executing programs, workflows, projects, or stakeholder‑facing operations across multiple departments, organizations, or community partners.
• Experience using applicant tracking systems (ATS), HRIS platforms, CRM systems or similar process‑management tools.
• Experience in student services, workforce development, recruiting, career readiness, or related educational or community‑based settings.
• Experience planning and implementing events, trainings, workshops, outreach initiatives, or engagement programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree.
• Experience at a Hispanic or Minority Serving Institution.
• Knowledge of higher education, financial aid, and work‑study policies.
• Experience in career services, assessment and evaluation.
• Human resources/staffing experience.
• Knowledge of emerging trends in student employment.
• Familiarity with Workday or other similar candidate‑tracking systems.

Work Hours & Travel

Full‑time, 40 hours per week. Monday‑Friday, 8:00AM–5:00PM. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required. Occasional travel may be required for business or operational needs.

Salary

Salary range: $47,300–$52,000. Final salary will depend on internal equity, experience, education, and training.

Location & Work Arrangement

Primarily on‑site at MSU Denver with the opportunity to work remotely one or two days per week with supervisory approval.

Benefits

• Medical, vision and dental coverage.
• Free RTD pass.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Life and supplemental insurance plans.
• Retirement plans and long‑term disability (LTD) plan.

Background Checks

Background checks will be conducted for all finalists prior to employment.

Diversity Statement

MSU Denver is a Hispanic Serving Institution and prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our student population is nearly 58% first‑generation students and over 50% students of color.

EEO Statement

MSU Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected class.