Campus Office & Events Assistant

Colorado Mesa University; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction, CO, seeks a friendly Student Office Assistant for Academic Affairs. This on-site role supports daily operations, welcomes visitors, handles calls and emails, and assists with events and projects alongside faculty and leadership.

The position offers exposure to university operations and professional growth while a current CMU student remains in good standing.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Reliable, punctual, organized, and detail-oriented.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams preferred).
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact at the front desk by welcoming students, faculty, staff, and visitors
• Answer and direct incoming phone calls in a courteous and professional manner
• Provide exceptional customer service and assist visitors by connecting them with appropriate campus resources
• Monitor and assist with the Academic Affairs general email account
• Support Academic Affairs staff and leadership with administrative tasks and special projects
• Assist with Academic Affairs events, meetings, and office initiatives as assigned
• Perform office duties, including filing, scanning, copying, data entry, event marketing (emails, flyers) and maintaining an organized front office
• Complete other duties as assigned

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organized

Adaptable

Education

CMU student in good standing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Email management

Job description

Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction, CO, seeks a friendly Student Office Assistant for Academic Affairs. This on-site role supports daily operations, welcomes visitors, handles calls and emails, and assists with events and projects alongside faculty and leadership.

The position offers exposure to university operations and professional growth while a current CMU student remains in good standing.