Institutional Engagement Liaison

About the role

The Institutional Engagement Liaison (IEL) supports the Vice President for Community and Global Impact and the Office of Community and Global Impact in promoting fair access and opportunity for students and employees, helping them prepare to engage and thrive in their local, state, national and global communities. The position is based on site in Alamosa, Colorado, at 8 hours per week, with a salary of $11,500 annually.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as a campus resource for the Office of Community and Global Impact (OCGI)
• Organize and support OCGI campus events and programming, including state and federally recognized observances, Kindred Spirits luncheons and global exchanges across the Fall, Spring and Summer semesters
• Organize professional development and trainings for OCGI
• Collaborate with campus and community partners to expand the reach and impact of OCGI initiatives
• Ensure programs comply with federal and state regulations
• Assist the Vice President with other duties as assigned

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in higher education, student affairs, organizational leadership or a related field
• Experience working collaboratively with diverse faculty, staff and student populations
• Understanding of the relevance of people, place and perspectives to the university and its surrounding communities
• Training in cross-cultural empathy and leadership
• Legal authorization to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available

Preferred qualifications

• A recognized ally for students, faculty and staff from all backgrounds
• Commitment to a people-centered, students-first approach to ethical decision-making
• Commitment to supporting student retention, especially first-year students
• Excellent communication skills, consensus-building and inspirational leadership
• Mediation and conflict resolution experience
• Ability to use institutional data to benchmark and hold initiatives accountable

Candidates apply through the university's Workday portal with a cover letter, resume, unofficial transcripts and three professional references; the application deadline has been extended to 8/27/2026. Retirement savings plans are offered in addition to salary.