Strategic Executive Assistant & Operations Manager

University of Colorado Boulder; Boulder (CO); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Tuition assistance

Transit/eco pass

Job summary

University of Colorado Boulder is seeking an Executive Assistant and Operations Manager for the Vice Chancellor for Student Life. The role translates priorities into action, anticipates needs, and drives cross-campus collaboration to advance institutional priorities.

The position requires strong discretion, project management, and the ability to work independently across high-priority initiatives within Student Life.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 5 years of job-related experience.
• High level of discretion, judgment, and confidentiality.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a strategic operational partner to the Vice Chancellor and Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Life, aligning priorities with Student Life goals.
• Coordinates and maintains calendars and travel, managing complex scheduling and meetings.
• Drafts communications and prepares materials to support decision-making and leadership.
• Oversees administrative policies and processes, driving efficiency and accountability.
• Leads and supports training for administrative staff and develops shared practices.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Master's degree or graduate coursework in higher education

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

University of Colorado Boulder is seeking an Executive Assistant and Operations Manager for the Vice Chancellor for Student Life. The role translates priorities into action, anticipates needs, and drives cross-campus collaboration to advance institutional priorities.

The position requires strong discretion, project management, and the ability to work independently across high-priority initiatives within Student Life.