CSU Spur Front Desk Administrative Support

Colorado State University; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Colorado State University Spur in Denver, CO is seeking a part-time Front Desk staff member to greet visitors and orient them to the CSU Spur campus. You will answer questions, direct guests, and support administrative operations across three campus buildings (Vida, Terra, Hydro).

The role emphasizes in-person reception duties, organizational tasks, and coordinating deliveries and materials to support ongoing programs in food, water, health, and sustainability initiatives.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work in-person at the CSU Spur campus in Denver, Colorado.

Responsibilities

• Greet and orient students, guests, and multigenerational visitors to the CSU Spur campus in Denver.
• Answer visitor questions and direct them to appropriate location or staff at CSU Spur.
• Maintain front desk spaces and materials, including organization of informational packets, flyers, and materials.
• Distribute or direct deliveries of catering, event support as well as incoming mail, packages, and deliveries.
• Other administrative duties as assigned.

Skills

MS Office

Job description

Fully in-person/on-site

Denver, CO (Spur)

Part time

R2026107823

Job Description

Position Summary

CSU Spur is focused on engaging PreK-12 students, families, and visitors around the topics of food, water, and health through real-world experiences at a new state-of-the-art campus. Front Desk staff work at the reception desks in each of the three buildings at CSU Spur – Vida, Terra, and Hydro. They are the first point of contact and representatives of CSU Spur’s goals, mission, and vision to inspire visitors through observing ongoing research and professionals at work. This position will greet and orient visitors and guests to CSU Spur. They will direct questions and offer administrative support to the team.

• Full Consideration Date: Monday November 2, 2026
• Work Unit Description: The Colorado State University (CSU) System, along with its partners, has developed a unique and exciting public facility called CSU Spur at the National Western Center in Denver, Colorado. The CSU Spur campus houses three buildings focused on water, food and agriculture, human and animal health, and sustainability. Within the Spur buildings, CSU conducts research and convenes experts from around the globe; students of all ages engage with science and have opportunities for exploratory learning, transforming their thinking about food, water, and health, and the careers available in these fields; and partners join in programming the space and bringing evolving content to the year-round campus. More information about CSU Spur is available at csuspur.org .

Essential Job Duties

• Greet and orient students, guests, and multigenerational visitors to the CSU Spur campus in Denver.
• Answer visitor questions and direct them to appropriate location or staff at CSU Spur.
• Maintain front desk spaces and materials, including organization of informational packets, flyers, and materials.
• Distribute or direct deliveries of catering, event support as well as incoming mail, packages, and deliveries.
• Other administrative duties as assigned.

Conditions of Employment

• Complete a pre-employment Background check (required for new hires)
• Work onsite at the CSU Spur campus in Denver, Colorado
• The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date; CSU Spur will not provide visa sponsorship for this position

Supervision

This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be able to work in-person at the CSU Spur campus in Denver, Colorado

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient in the Microsoft suite (Office, Outlook, Excel, Teams)

Salary Range

$19.29/hour

Employee Benefits

Colorado 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. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.

• Review our detailed benefits information here. (http://hr.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/25/2021/01/benefits-summary-afap.pdf)
• Explore the additional perks of working at CSU here.
• For the total value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, use our compensation calculator. (http://hr.colostate.edu/total-compensation-calculator/)
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Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

EEO

Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Inspired by its land-grant heritage, Colorado State University is committed to excellence and engagement, setting the standard for public research universities in teaching, research, service and extension for the benefit of the citizens of Colorado, the United States, and the world.

Prospective Employees, click here to learn more about CSU's perks and purpose. (https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/)

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