Operations Coordinator - Higher Ed Events & Ops

Colorado Mesa; Grand Junction, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Colorado Mesa University is seeking an Operations Coordinator within the Davis School of Business to provide high-level operational support, overseeing faculty scheduling, hiring/onboarding, accreditation data management, and major event planning. This role reports to the Executive Director and supports administrative functions across the school.

The position emphasizes data management, budget oversight, and coordinating with departments, while ensuring the school’s external presence and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in office management, operations coordination, or a closely related role.
• Extensive experience in writing, editing, and use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, students.

Responsibilities

• Leads full logistics, budget management, and communications for major DSB events, including: Golf Tournament, Faculty Socials, Parfait Day, Convocation, Freshman Orientation, Adopt-a-Family, Outstanding Seniors, and Awards & Retirements.
• Manages event budgets and tracks expenditures throughout the planning and execution cycle.
• Maintains and monitors Sedona entries and assists with AACSB documentation and reporting.
• Participates in DSB Leadership Team meetings. Schedules DSB Leadership Team meetings, manages notetaking, and archives meeting information.

Skills

Writing & editing

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Colorado Mesa University is seeking an Operations Coordinator within the Davis School of Business to provide high-level operational support, overseeing faculty scheduling, hiring/onboarding, accreditation data management, and major event planning. This role reports to the Executive Director and supports administrative functions across the school.

The position emphasizes data management, budget oversight, and coordinating with departments, while ensuring the school’s external presence and