Fritz Academic Team Assistant

University of Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Denver - DU - Fritz Knoebel School of Hospitality Management Department is seeking a part-time student employee to support daily office operations and departmental activities. This role emphasizes organization, accuracy, and friendly service to students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors.

The position involves inventory control, documentation updates, event support, and routine administrative tasks within an academic office setting.

Qualifications

• Work study eligibility required.
• Open only to students in the Daniels School of Business, with priority given to students in the Fritz Knoebel School of Hospitality Management.
• 3.0+ GPA preferred, all applicants considered.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory levels for the academic and event teams.
• Maintain and update student manual for role.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of copy room.
• Print thank you notes to departmental donors.
• Sort mail for department.
• Create/maintain forms and spreadsheets for departmental staff.
• Assist in organizing and maintaining the professional atmosphere of the Department.
• Answer the phone and accurately record messages or transfer calls to appropriate contact within the Department.
• Assist Career and Student Services with special projects and campus events.
• Provide excellent customer service to students, faculty, staff, and all visitors.

Skills

Self-motivation

Creativity

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

MS Office

Professional demeanor

Confidentiality

Education

Work study eligibility

Daniels School of Business student status

Job description

University of Denver - DU - Fritz Knoebel School Hospitality Management Department

and the job listing Expires on September 17, 2026

Essential Functions:

• Manage inventory levels for the academic and event teams.
• Maintain and update student manual for role.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of copy room.
• Print thank you notes to departmental donors.
• Sort mail for department.
• Create/maintain forms and spreadsheets as needed for departmental staff.
• Assist in organizing and maintaining the professional atmosphere of the Department.
• Answer the phone and accurately record messages or transfer calls to appropriate contact within the Department.
• Assist Career and Student Services with special projects and campus events.
• Provide excellent customer service to students, faculty, staff, and all visitors.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• High level of self-motivation
• Some level of creativity
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Courteous and professional demeanor
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

Required Qualifications

• Work study award eligibility required
• Open only to students in the Daniels School of Business, with priority given to students in the Fritz Knoebel School of Hospitality Management.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3.0+ GPA preferred, all applicants considered.

Working Environment

• Academic office setting with quarterly event preparation cycles.

Physical Activities

• Occasional physical work and walking across campus, and may include re-organization/inventory of closets and work room space.

Time Commitment

• 10 hours/week

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement & Notice of Background Check

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. For more information, please see the University of Denver's Non-Discrimination Statement .

All offers of employment are based upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check. These are required for all part-time, full-time and student employee hires.