Assistant to the Chair for Economics

Colorado State University; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado State University’s Department of Economics seeks an Assistant to the Chair to provide crucial administrative and operational support. The role manages calendars, supports department projects, and coordinates financial and personnel processes.

The position also liaises with program directors and campus offices, handling inquiries and coordinating events. The successful candidate will have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and experience with time tracking, finance, and

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative, operational, and project support to the department chair.
• Manage the chair’s calendar and meeting logistics.
• Support department projects, initiatives, and communications.
• Coordinate faculty personnel processes (tenure, promotion, review, merit).
• Serve as administrative partner to program directors and support long-range planning.
• Coordinate financial processes for faculty, grads, and guests (travel, reimbursements).
• Act as liaison among building proctor, Facilities Management, EH&S, and other offices.
• Receive inquiries via phone, email, or in person and respond accordingly.
• Plan and support events, lectures, colloquia, meetings, receptions, and commencements.

Skills

Time tracking

Attention to detail

Scheduling software

Customer service

Event planning

Project coordination

Inventory management

Communication skills

Office software

Tools

Office software

Job description

Assistant to the Chair for Economics# Careers at CSU## Assistant to the Chair for EconomicsApply: Social Sciences Hall: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R2026108366# Job Description## Description of Work UnitThe Department of Economics at CSU creates a supportive environment where students can grow academically and prepare for their future careers. Students learn from experienced faculty, explore real-world economic issues, and build strong critical thinking and analytical skills.Home - Economics | Colorado State University ## Position SummaryThis position will support the Chair of Economics through admin support such as managing the chairs calendar, assisting with department project planning, and supporting department Faculty. In addition, the position coordinates financial processes in compliance with university policy and partners with program directors on operations and long-range planning to keep every area of the department running smoothly. The position will also serve as the department’s liaison to the building proctor, the College of Liberal Arts, and other departments on campus, as well as serving as the initial point of contact for the department. ## Close posting date: 11/13/26 11:59pm ## Job Duties* Provide direct administrative, operational, and project support to the department chair.* Manage the chair’s calendar, including scheduling meetings, coordinating availability, preparing and distributing calendar invitations, reserving meeting spaces, and supporting meeting logistics.* Support chair-led department projects, strategic initiatives, organizational changes, communications, and special assignments.* Provide administrative and logistical support for faculty personnel processes, including tenure and promotion, reappointment, comprehensive review, annual evaluation, and merit processes.* ## Serve as the administrative partner to the directors of the undergraduate, graduate, online, international, and communications programs, providing day-to-day operational support while contributing to long-range program planning.* ## Initiate and coordinate financial processes for faculty, graduate students, and guests of the department including travel logistics, various reimbursements, and other required financial documentation.* ## Serve as the department’s liaison among the building Proctor, building occupants, Facilities Management, Environmental Health Services, and other relevant university offices.* Serve as an initial point of contact for general department inquiries received by telephone, email, or in person.* Coordinate and support department events, lectures, colloquia, meetings, receptions, commencement activities, community gatherings, celebrations, and other department functions.* Perform other related duties as assigned. ## Line/Staff Authority (Supervision)* This position may supervise student hourly employees and indirectly contributes to assisting with many graduate students. ## Conditions of Employment* Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires) ## Minimum Qualifications*To be considered for this position, candidates must demonstrate in the application materials:** Two (2) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position undefined* OR A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to two (2) years ## **Preferred Qualifications:***The highly desired candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, abilities, personal characteristics, and experience directly related and critical to this position:** Experience prioritizing multiple tasks with competing deadlines* Demonstrated attention to detail* Demonstrated experience with computers including experience with time tracking, financial, performance management and scheduling systems.* Written and verbal communication skills* Experience managing inventory and completing orders.* Demonstrated customer service experience* Experience with event and project planning* Directly related state service experience## Salary Range$40,248-$49,272## Employee BenefitsColorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. 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