HR Directory
Human Resources & Inclusive Community Team
Jeff Banks
Vice Chancellor, Human Resources
303-871-7436
Jeff.Banks@du.edu
The Vice Chancellor (VC) of HRIC has responsibility for planning, developing, and implementing University initiatives and strategies that support employee engagement, inclusive excellence, and developing exceptional talent and strategic partnerships for the University. In addition, the VC manages the delivery of HRIC’s strategic plan, assuring alignment with the University and its divisions, development and implementation of HR policies, workforce planning and retention strategies, organizational development and training initiatives, compensation, benefits and retirement, performance management, employee relations, and reporting and metrics to promote University effectiveness.
Cassy Kutches
Executive Assistant, Human Resources
303-871-3962
Cassandra.Kutches@du.edu
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Employment Services
Shaunda Norman
Director of HR Operations & Data Analytics
303-871-2398
Shaunda.Norman@du.eduKaylyn Sanderson
Employment Specialist
303-871-3502
Kaylyn.Sanderson@du.eduJennifer Taylor
Employment Specialist
303-871-7420
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Benefits
The Benefits team serves as the main point of contact for all benefits-related questions. The University is proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all qualified employees. Benefits include a tuition waiver, medical insurance, and a variety of voluntary offerings.
Lloyd Moore
Director, Benefits Compliance & Operations
303-871-4284
Lloyd.Moore@du.eduPrior to my time at DU, I spent fifteen years in progressive roles in Human Resources at the Auraria Higher Education Center, followed by five years as the Assistant Director of Benefits Services at Metropolitan State University of Denver. I have served on the board of the Rocky Mountain College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (Rocky Mountain CUPA-HR) and as a trustee for the Colorado Higher Education Insurance Benefits Alliance Trust (CHEIBA Trust), a benefit-purchasing consortium made up of nine higher education institutions in Colorado. I am committed to serving all members of the DU community by developing, implementing, and supporting effective benefit programs that promote health & wellness and positive employee morale in alignment with the University's missions and goals.
Elizabeth Cha
Benefits Program Manager
303-871-3549
Elizabeth.Cha@du.eduLinzy Coffey
Wellbeing Coordinator
303-871-3840
Linzy.Coffey@du.eduZemzem Said
Benefits Specialist
303-871-2616
Zemzem.Said@du.eduAlvaro Ramirez
Benefits Specialist
303-871-4287
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Employee & Labor Relations
The HR Partners are a team of dedicated employees serving as liaisons between HRIC and the various academic and non-academic divisional units within the University. In consultation with divisional leaders, they provide guidance and support on HR matters related to talent management, including workforce planning, recruiting, on-boarding, and more. Additionally, the HR Partners are available to assist all DU employees in understanding University policies and the collective bargaining agreement, as well as in addressing a variety of work and performance related matters.
Jim Noone
Director of Employee & Labor Relations
303-871-4238
James.Noone@du.eduDerek Abrams
Human Resources Partner II
303-871-6564
Derek.Abrams@du.eduSarah Manzaneres
Human Resources Partner II
303-871-3684
Sarah.Manzaneres@du.eduShawn McVey
Human Resources Partner II
303-871-3307
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People Development
The Office of People Development provides professional development services, resources, and consulting for the staff and faculty at the University of Denver. Included in these services are leadership & management classes, team building, workforce planning consultation, one-on-one coaching, conflict mediation, and the facilitation of numerous assessments. Some of the campus-wide programs coordinated by the OPD are the Leadership Academy, the Colorado 14ers People Development Program, and the Professional Development Week.
Ken Pinnock
Director, People Development
Phone: 303-871-7511
Email: Ken.Pinnock@du.eduWith the increasing need to engage and retain talent within the University, the People Development division of Human Resources has made great progress in our efforts to ensure DU employees have the opportunity to access professional development tools. As the Director of People Development, I oversee this initiative and focus. My background covers all facets of HR, ranging from consulting to field work to training and presenting locally, nationally, and internationally. In my free time, I am a volunteer ski instructor for the National Sports Center for the Disabled in Winter Park.
Paula von Kretschmann
Learning Consultant, People Development
Phone: 303-871-7511
Email: Paula.Kretschmann@du.eduAndrea Groth
Employee Experience Coach, People Development
Phone: 303-871-3517
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Talent Acquisition & Development
Craig Miller
Associate Director of Talent Acquisition & Development
303-871-7770
Craig.Miller@du.eduGrace Vigliotti
Senior Recruiter, Talent Acquisition
303-871-3648
Grace.Vigliotti@du.eduKirsten Crissman
Recruiter, Talent Acquisition
303-871-5923
Kirsten.Crissman@du.eduCeleste Klug
Coordinator, Talent Acquisition
303-871-2618
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HR Strategy
Shahira Qudrat
Director of HR Strategy & Planning
303-871-4932
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Compensation
Compensation is one of many factors when considering employment at an organization. Here at the University of Denver, we strive to stay competitive within the higher education market by utilizing market data from reputable sources both specific to higher education and the private sector.
Dave Leiker
Director of Compensation
303-871-6073
David.Leiker@du.eduSarah Childs
Compensation Analyst
303-871-3501
Sarah.Childs@du.eduSara Muniz
Compensation Analyst
Sara.Muniz@du.edu