Dean's Office Professional Assistant

University of Colorado Boulder

University of Colorado Boulder

Boulder, CO, USA
Posted on Feb 11, 2024
Summary

Job Summary

The College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) at CU Boulder encourages applications for a Dean's Office Professional Assistant!

This position provides professional support for the Office of the A&S Dean, the A&S Staff Advisory Council, and the Arts and Sciences Faculty Senate. This position will report to the Senior Executive Aide to the Dean. This position also helps to support front office desk coverage as needed.

The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

The College of Arts and Sciences at CU Boulder is the intellectual core of the university, conducting research, scholarship, creative work and education in more than 60 fields! Our research generates new knowledge, solving some of the world’s most critical problems.

The college leads nationally in undergraduate and graduate education in the natural sciences, social sciences and arts and humanities, bringing world-class research and scholarship to our students, both in and out of the classroom.

Responsibilities

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Dean’s Initiatives/ Projects as assigned by the Senior Executive Aide to the Dean, to include but not limited to online education, community projects, student retention:

  • Generate spreadsheets for recurring projects.
  • Generate Qualtrics surveys, per specifications.
  • Conduct research and pull data needed (i.e Office of Data Analytics, AAU Peer Institutions, various campus survey results, Student retention trends, programmatic ideas, etc.)
  • Compile information and data.
  • Manage, track, and complete logistics.
  • Assist in the preparation of reports.
  • Assist with the maintenance of electronic files by naming and filing various documents.
  • Maintain collaborator contact lists generated by new partnerships/relationships.
  • Assist in the creation of standard operating procedures to ensure continuity of project and ongoing operationalization.
  • Event support, as needed.

Administrative Support For Arts And Sciences Faculty Senate (ASFS) And Arts And Sciences Staff Advisory Committee (SAC), The Primary Representative Bodies (faculty Governance And Staff Governance) That Provide High-level Policy And Decision Advice To The Dean Of The College

  • Manage meeting logistics (scheduling meetings via Zoom and in-person, running Doodle Polls, reserve meeting spaces, etc.) and provide administrative support. Work with the Executive Committees to set agendas.
  • Manage list serv for committee, manage list of committee members and appointments.
  • ASFS, SAC, and Faculty Governance Executive Committee (FGEC) website changes. Keep ASFS website updated with minutes, pending motions, procedural steps, policies, forms, templates, resources and other important information.
  • Attend and take notes at meetings of the SAC, ASFS and the FGEC. Work with the chairs to prepare minutes of those meetings, and distribute those minutes to the membership of the three bodies.
  • Work closely with ASFS and SAC chairs regarding timelines, election of new chair, Arts and Sciences' faculty meetings, committee reports, etc.
  • Arrange for guest speakers for meetings.
  • Coordinate faculty-wide elections and keeps track of faculty with voting rights in the college.
  • Send service acknowledgments to chairs for each ASFS representative and each committee member.
  • Keep all ASFS and SAC information organized on computer files for easy reference.

What You Should Know

This position will work a hybrid schedule with a few days a week in person and a few days remote. This is subject to change.

What We Can Offer

The annual salary for this full-time position is $46,100-$48,000. Onboarding assistance available.

Benefits

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits , including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder .

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What We Require

  • A bachelor's degree or equivalent education and experience may substitute on a year-by-year basis.
  • 1 year of experience in providing professional-level operations or administrative support.

What You Will Need

  • A high degree of integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Ability to work effectively in an environment with multiple interruptions.
  • Ability to establish and maintain positive and cooperative working relationships.
  • Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
  • Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skills.
  • Excellent communication skills including written, verbal and interpersonal.
  • Organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Proficiency using Microsoft Suite, including Word and Excel.
  • Ability to schedule in multiple calendaring software.
  • Demonstrated ability to proactively analyze issues in such a way as to foresee possible problems or concerns that may arise and to develop possible solutions and initiate related action with little close supervision.

What We Would Like You To Have

  • 2+ years of related experience.
  • Demonstrated track record of communicating effectively and building and maintaining relationships at all levels of an organization.
  • Experience working within a large, complex organization.

Special Instructions

To Apply, Please Submit The Following Materials

  • A current resume.
  • A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.

We may request references at a later time.

Please apply by February 18, 2024 for consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.