Mechanical Engineering Admin Lead & Student Support

State of Colorado; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Vacation & holidays

PERA pension

Parental leave

Tuition assistance

Life & disability insurance

Professional growth

Tech access

Employee assistance program

Rec center access

International events

Employee discounts

Eco-Pass

Job summary

Colorado School of Mines in Golden, CO seeks an experienced Administrative Office Manager for the Mechanical Engineering department. You will be the first contact for visitors, manage office workflows, and support faculty and students across travel, purchasing, and records.

You will lead student staff, coordinate resources, and ensure HR/payroll tasks are accurate. Mines offers professional growth and a collaborative academic community.

Qualifications

• Experience in office management or administrative support in higher education.
• Ability to lead and mentor student employees.
• Comfortable with university systems and technology.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Main Office and serve as first point of contact.
• Coordinate administrative operations and events.
• Support faculty and students with travel, reimbursements, materials, purchasing, and records.
• Lead and train student staff, fostering a professional environment.
• Schedule conference rooms, manage access, and liaise with IT.
• Assist with HR and payroll tasks and maintain personnel documentation.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Communication skills

Interpersonal abilities

Office management

Mentoring student staff

Technology proficiency

Education

Three years of related experience

Education + experience equivalent to three years

Tools

Workday

Job description

Colorado School of Mines in Golden, CO seeks an experienced Administrative Office Manager for the Mechanical Engineering department. You will be the first contact for visitors, manage office workflows, and support faculty and students across travel, purchasing, and records.

You will lead student staff, coordinate resources, and ensure HR/payroll tasks are accurate. Mines offers professional growth and a collaborative academic community.