The Operations Department at MSU Denver delivers integrated, enterprise-wide services that ensure a safe, efficient, and high-performing campus environment in support of the University’s academic mission and student success. The department provides strategic and day-to-day oversight of the institution’s physical assets, service operations, and risk posture, while partnering closely with the Auraria Campus to coordinate across shared campus spaces and campus services.
Collectively, the Operations Department integrates facilities stewardship, capital planning, and enterprise risk management into a cohesive framework that advances institutional effectiveness, enhances the campus experience, and positions MSU Denver for sustainable, long-term success.
The Director of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) provides strategic leadership for the development, implementation, and ongoing enhancement of the institution’s enterprise risk management framework. Established in response to a Board of Trustees initiative, this role supports informed decision-making, institutional resilience, and effective governance by providing a comprehensive, forward-looking view of the institution’s risk landscape.
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Director serves as a key advisor to senior leadership and the Board of Trustees, leading efforts to identify, assess, and monitor both existing and emerging risks that could impact the institution’s strategic objectives.
This is a director-level individual contributor role that works collaboratively across academic and administrative units. As the ERM program matures, the role will expand to include oversight of the internal audit function.