Program Coordinator, University Honors and Scholars (Program Assistant I)

State of Colorado; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading public university as a Medical Assistant at the Coulter Student Health Center. This role supports honors programs and manages student employees while ensuring a vibrant community for change makers. Enjoy a steady schedule and diverse benefits including health insurance, generous leave, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Generous vacation and sick leave

Enrollment in Colorado’s State pension plan

Parental Leave and on-site daycare

Reduced tuition for employees and family

Life and Disability Insurance

Professional development opportunities

Free tickets to sporting events

Access to recreation centers

Free RTD Ecopass

Qualifications

• Four years of administrative support experience.
• Ability to work with diverse populations.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support honors and scholar experiences and manage student employees.
• Oversee projects related to marketing and policies.
• Assist with funding and event facilitation.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Coursework from accredited institutions

Tools

Microsoft Office

Teams

Wordpress

Workday

Job description

Make a difference in higher education!

Colorado School of Mines is a top-ranked public university dedicated to solving society's grand challenges, particularly in Earth, energy, and the environment. Located in the foothills of the Rockies, near downtown Golden, Colorado, Mines offers a vibrant community for change makers, boundary breakers, and problem solvers.

Position Overview: Join the Mines team as a Medical Assistant providing primary health care services at the Coulter Student Health Center. Learn more about the Health Center and its vital work at: https://www.mines.edu/student-health/.

Benefits and Perks include:

• Choice of Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance plans
• Generous vacation, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays
• Enrollment in Colorado’s State pension plan (PERA) and optional retirement plans
• Parental Leave and on-site daycare
• Reduced tuition for employees and family
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Professional development opportunities
• Free tickets to sporting events and discounts through the State of Colorado
• Access to recreation centers and outdoor rental discounts
• Community groups for professional and community engagement
• Campus activities, speakers, and traditions
• Free RTD Ecopass
• Steady Monday-Friday schedule for work-life balance

The University Honors & Scholars Programs (UHSP) offers eight interdisciplinary pathways, including honors programs, undergraduate research, and specialized scholars programs, supporting 20% of undergraduates with opportunities beyond their major.

Position Purpose: Support honors and scholar experiences, manage student employees, oversee projects related to marketing and policies, assist with funding and event facilitation, and maintain program systems, including website management. This role requires working closely with the UHS Department Manager and Executive Director, with occasional work on weekends and evenings.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Four years of administrative support experience, including data entry, social media, and computer skills proficiency
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to work with diverse populations
• Current Colorado residency

Substitutions: Coursework from accredited institutions may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis. Transcripts are required if substituting coursework.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in higher education administration
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Teams, Wordpress, and Workday
• Highly organized and capable of multi-tasking

Appeal Rights: If you are eliminated from consideration, you may file an appeal within ten days via the official process outlined on spb.colorado.gov.

Colorado School of Mines is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination, welcoming applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences. We value a vibrant, inclusive community where different perspectives enrich education and work environments.