Administrative Assistant, Day Leadership Academy (Hybrid)

City and County of Denver; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision & Dental

RTD pass

Tuition reimbursement

Life and disability insurance

Retirement plans

Long-term disability

Job summary

Metropolitan State University of Denver seeks a dynamic Administrative Assistant for the Day Leadership Academy within the School of Hospitality. This part‑time role supports program coordination, events, and outreach to connect working professionals with industry leaders.

The role collaborates with DLA leadership and faculty to deliver hospitality-focused programming, maintain data, and support communications while operating in a hybrid environment with local travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or current enrollment in a bachelor’s program in hospitality, marketing, communication, or related field
• Demonstrated organizational skills and strong attention to detail
• Reliable transportation throughout the Denver Metro area
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to provide excellent customer service and engage with diverse stakeholders
• Proficiency with Microsoft tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Calendars) and newsletter tools

Responsibilities

• Support coordination and evaluation of DLA programs and services
• Assist with creation and dissemination of office outreach and communications
• Collect, organize, enter, and maintain program data; assist with evaluation and reporting
• Coordinate event logistics for executive seminars, speaker series, conferences, and other DLA programs
• Track course and program timelines and meet deadlines
• Support marketing, outreach, recruitment, and enrollment efforts
• Manage invitations, newsletters, and RSVP/registration lists
• Assist with event logistics including registration, attendee tracking, materials support, and evaluations
• Assist with office duties such as monitoring the DLA phone and calendar, and supporting faculty/coordinators

Skills

Bachelor's degree or enrollment

Organizational skills

Strong written and verbalCommunication

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree or current enrollment in bachelor’s program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Metropolitan State University of Denver seeks a dynamic Administrative Assistant for the Day Leadership Academy within the School of Hospitality. This part‑time role supports program coordination, events, and outreach to connect working professionals with industry leaders.

The role collaborates with DLA leadership and faculty to deliver hospitality-focused programming, maintain data, and support communications while operating in a hybrid environment with local travel as needed.