Administrative & Events Lead - Engineering Dept

University of Colorado; Boulder (CO); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Hybrid work modality

Job summary

The University of Colorado Boulder seeks a Professional Assistant to provide administrative support to the Department of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering, focusing on the Chair and Associate Chairs, meetings, events, and student-facing tasks. This role handles scheduling, communications, and back-office coordination.

Hybrid work may be available; a January 1, 2027 start is anticipated. The salary range is $51,500–$56,000 with relocation assistance and an emphasis on equal

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be a Colorado resident to apply.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing, informally and formally.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks at once, and balance interruptions.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications, including Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Acts as back-up for the Coordinator of Office Operations when necessary.
• Manages scheduling for the department Chair, including student and faculty meeting requests.
• Drafts Chair correspondence, newsletters, reports, and other communications.
• Reviews department policy and informs Chair, faculty, and staff of policies.
• Coordinates relations outside the department with the external advisory board and committees.
• Undertakes duties to support department administration leadership, such as coordinating committee meetings.
• Schedules regular faculty meetings with Chair and Associate Chairs and takes minutes.

Skills

Administrative support

Scheduling

Communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

The University of Colorado Boulder seeks a Professional Assistant to provide administrative support to the Department of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering, focusing on the Chair and Associate Chairs, meetings, events, and student-facing tasks. This role handles scheduling, communications, and back-office coordination.

Hybrid work may be available; a January 1, 2027 start is anticipated. The salary range is $51,500–$56,000 with relocation assistance and an emphasis on equal