Academic Operations Coordinator

Colorado College; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid vacation and sick time

Tuition benefits

Job summary

Colorado College is seeking an Academic Administrative Assistant to support the Department of Economics & Business on Main Campus. You will partner with the department chair, faculty, and staff to facilitate teaching, research, and day-to-day operations, ensuring efficiency and a welcoming environment for students and campus partners.

You will manage budgets, coordinate meetings, assist with staffing, and organize lectures and events, while maintaining records and communications for the

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Minimum 3 years of clerical/administrative experience supporting a department.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage departmental budget, reimbursements, and purchases using Concur and related tools.
• Record minutes and coordinate meetings, including catering.
• Assist with recruiting, hiring, and supervising staff and student workers.
• Organize endowed lectures, visits, and events with travel, housing, and catering.
• Collaborate with Registrar, HR, and other offices to support student records and faculty reviews.
• Update and maintain the department website and communications.

Skills

Clerical experience

Microsoft Office

Written & verbal communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Self-motivation

Collaboration

Education

Associates degree / some college

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Colorado College is seeking an Academic Administrative Assistant to support the Department of Economics & Business on Main Campus. You will partner with the department chair, faculty, and staff to facilitate teaching, research, and day-to-day operations, ensuring efficiency and a welcoming environment for students and campus partners.

You will manage budgets, coordinate meetings, assist with staffing, and organize lectures and events, while maintaining records and communications for the