Intake & Operations Manager

Intake & Operations Manager

As a part of Student Engagement and Wellness at Metropolitan State University of Denver, the Student Care Center and the Office of the Dean of Students are committed to holistic student support and ensuring student safety and well-being through fostering a university community of integrity and respect. The scope of the Student Care Center includes the facilitation of non-clinical case management, general support and referrals for students experiencing life challenges which interfere with academic progress and overall well-being, management of Student Emergency Retention Funds, and assistance with various public benefits and basic needs support. In collaboration with the Office of the Dean of Students, the Student Care Center leads the University's CARE Team (behavioral intervention team) as well. Functions within the Dean of Students Office include : student conduct, student conflict resolution services, and leadership of the CARE Team.

The Intake & Operations Manager will play a critical role in the Student Care Center and Dean of Students Office by responding to and triaging MSU Denver student needs referred to these offices. Additionally, this position will manage the daily operations of the Student Care Center and Office of the Dean of Students through supervision of student employees, supplemental oversight of budgets, fiscal transactions and purchasing of relevant supplies and equipment, and other administrative functions. This position reports to the Assistant Dean of Students / Director of the Student Care Center and supervises a small team of student employees.

Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver. Our student population consists of nearly 50% first generation students and over 45% students of color. Within the Division of Student Affairs, we strive to create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. Rather, it requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a foundation for all community members to achieve personal and professional success.

Metropolitan State University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer.

Duties / Responsibilities

50% - Manage Intake Processes and Provide Direct Support to Students Engaging with the Student Care Center

• Work with Assistant Dean of Students / Director of the Student Care Center to develop and implement a robust and efficient intake process to manage incoming Care Referrals.
• Lead team of Student Employees in supporting intake process with walk-ins and students referred to the Student Care Center.
• Leverage the NaBITA Risk Rubric to support Student Care Center staff in triaging and assigning referrals.
• Conduct initial outreach with students referred for Public Benefits / Basic Needs assistance and / or low-level Case Management needs.
• Provide follow up outreach and general resource information to students as applicable.
• Meet with students to answer basic questions regarding the Student Care Center's services and supports.
• Maintain student records using Maxient database.
• Assist in planning and responding to large scale student outreach related to public benefits and promotion of basic needs supports.
• Assist in planning large scale student outreach in the event of situations such as natural disasters and other community impact situations.
• Represent the Student Care Center and Office of the Dean of Students in communication / outreach efforts including tabling events and presentations to faculty, staff, and students.
• Assist with the assessment of student learning and / or the efficacy of Student Care Center.
• Assist with de-escalation of students who present in crisis (virtually or in person) to the Student Care Center.

25% - Supervision of Student Employees

20% - Operations & Administrative Support

5% - Other Duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Important Note : Successful applicants will ensure their resume clearly demonstrate that their work experience describes how they meet ALL required qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

Work Hours

Salary for Announcement

We anticipate the qualified candidate to be placed between $47,300 - $56,700. The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

The above salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Instructions to Apply

For full consideration, please submit the following documents :