Part-Time Research Operations Coordinator

mines; Colorado; On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Mines in Golden, CO, is seeking a part-time Research Staff member for the Get The Facts Out project. You will coordinate administrative workflows, track expenses, and support hiring and onboarding for research personnel in collaboration with campus partners.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, Excel budgeting, and strong coordination across teams. Typical hours are around 10 per week at $20/hour, with opportunities to streamline processes and improve tools.

Qualifications

• 2+ years administrative experience in tracking expenses and updating budgets.
• Experience updating and balancing budget reports in Excel.
• Extreme attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with MS Office Suite and Google Suite.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate workflows, calendars, communications, and documentation for Get the Facts Out personnel.
• Prepare, route, and track forms, contracts, onboarding items, travel requests, reimbursements, invoices and other processes.
• Maintain organized files, drives, websites, tracking tools and reference materials supporting operations.
• Assist with budget tracking, expense monitoring, reconciliations and routine sponsor-facing reports.
• Support hiring and appointment processes for hourly staff, postdocs, and other personnel with campus partners.
• Help ensure transactions follow procedures and escalate issues as needed.
• Provide logistical support for meetings, events and milestones.
• Respond to routine questions about processes, timelines, and resources.

Skills

Budget tracking

Excel budgeting

Microsoft Excel

Google Suite

Tools

MS Office Suite

Google Workspace

Job description

Mines in Golden, CO, is seeking a part-time Research Staff member for the Get The Facts Out project. You will coordinate administrative workflows, track expenses, and support hiring and onboarding for research personnel in collaboration with campus partners.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, Excel budgeting, and strong coordination across teams. Typical hours are around 10 per week at $20/hour, with opportunities to streamline processes and improve tools.