Administrative Assistant III

Austin Community College; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A university bookstore is seeking an Administrative Assistant III to provide key administrative support for its Leadership Team. The role involves managing calendars, scheduling, event planning, and maintaining records while ensuring compliance with university policies. Candidates should be proactive, demonstrate sound judgment, and have strong communication skills. The position also includes acting on behalf of the director and coordinating various departmental activities, making this a vital role within the organization.

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative support roles.
• Ability to prioritize workloads effectively.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for the Leadership Team.
• Manage calendars and scheduling for the director.
• Coordinate events and meetings for the department.

Skills

Initiative

Sound judgment

Calendar management

Event planning

Communications

Record keeping

Job description

The CU Book Store in Boulder invites applications for an Administrative Assistant III! This position provides administrative support for the Leadership Team. Key responsibilities include calendar management, scheduling, event planning, communications, procurement, record keeping, and serving as the department liaison. The role requires initiative and sound judgment, with an emphasis on prioritizing workloads to support the success of the unit while ensuring compliance with state and university policies and procedures. The position acts as a professional and knowledgeable representative of the CU Book Store to university stakeholders and community partners.

This position reports directly to the Director of the CU Book Store. Acting on behalf of the director as delegated, this position represents the director’s priorities and the department’s mission and vision in various interdepartmental and cross-campus settings. Additional responsibilities include providing executive scheduling, logistics, and support for the Director and departmental meetings. It organizes and coordinates executive outreach and external relations efforts, oversees special projects, departmental committees, staff training, and department events.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.