Relationships are at the heart of the Denison experience.

This holds true for our entire community of more than 3,000 students, faculty, and staff.

The Human Resources Team is a group of talented professionals who support and sustain our campus community through initiatives that build a diverse and welcoming workplace. These include initiatives that:

  • attract, support, and retain a talented and diverse faculty and staff community dedicated to the educational mission of the university
  • articulate and celebrate our common values
  • create, develop, and facilitate initiatives that support a positive culture and rewarding workplace.

In service to these initiatives, Human Resources is committed to providing excellence in the areas of benefits and wellness, compensation, employee relations, payroll, recruiting and hiring, performance management, training and development, and strategic planning.

Our Vision

As Denison University human resource professionals, we are committed to: ensuring trust and respect in the workplace; developing best practices in recruitment, retention, and onboarding of our employees; cultivating a learning environment where employees can develop and pursue interests to promote career development; and providing competitive benefits and compensation.

Our Shared Values

Denison employees provide a nurturing environment for students to grow and develop into autonomous thinkers, discerning moral agents and engaged citizens. This work is supported by our commitment to a slate of shared values that guide our interactions as faculty and staff.

Acting on these values, Denison colleagues:

Denison recognizes employees for their commitment to these values through the “Thanks for Being Gr8!” program.

Great 8 employees are recognized in the HR newsletter, and their names are entered in a monthly raffle for the chance to win one of five $25 gift cards. Here’s how it works:

  • When you see a colleague who displays or embodies these values through their actions and deeds, please complete a “Being Gr8!” card.
  • Indicate which “Gr8” shared commitment you observe and tell us why
  • Send the card to Human Resources
  • Cards are available to all employees, if you don’t find one in your areas, please email Sarah Gepper for a card.
Read about some of our Great Eight employees:
Betsy Russo
Betsy Russo: Caring for the Community
Denison faculty and staff have a shared commitment to our vision and values. Betsy Russo illustrates how we care for each other in community.
Brent Smith
Brent Smith: Care for the Community
Denison's commitment to shared values enriches our collective work to support our students.
Jenny Etz
Jenny Etz: Act With Integrity
Denison faculty and staff have a shared commitment to our vision and values. Jenny Etz illustrates how we care act with integrity.

Equal Opportunity Employer Policy

To achieve our mission as a liberal arts college, we continually strive to attract and hire candidates with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Denison fosters a campus community that recognizes the value of all persons regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender expression and identity, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or socio-economic background.

For additional information and resources about diversity at Denison, please see our Diversity Guide. Denison University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.