Temporary Administrative Assistant

University of Colorado; Boulder (CO); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Job summary

The Provost Office at CU Boulder is seeking a Temporary Administrative Assistant to support daily office operations, manage communications, organize schedules, and ensure smooth workflow across departments. The role supports the shared services units (Human Resources, Budget, and Finance) to provide daily administrative support.

CU Boulder is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace; we encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 2 years of office administration or related experience.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with computers and office equipment.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Docs.

Responsibilities

• Review and triage emails and other correspondence.
• Schedule meetings, appointments, and maintain calendars.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and other documents as needed.
• Maintain filing systems and office organization.
• Support team members with administrative tasks and project coordination.
• Draft and prepare communications for review.
• Complete data-related special projects.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Docs

Job description

Temporary Administrative Assistant

Requisition Number: 74479

Location: Boulder Colorado

Employment Type: Temporary Staff

Schedule: Full Time

Posting Close Date: 01-Sep-2026

Date Posted:

Job Summary

The Provost Office at CU Boulder encourages applications for a Temporary Administrative Assistant. We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to support daily office operations. This role involves managing communications, organising schedules, and ensuring smooth workflow across departments. This position will support the shared services units (Human Resources, Budget, and Finance) to provide daily administrative support. CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

The Provost Office is the face of the Division of Academic Affairs, as such the work unit is oriented toward providing service that supports the institution's academic role and the mission. The Division of Academic Affairs is led by the Provost, and exists to nurture, foster and support the development of outstanding academic research and instructional programs on the University of Colorado Boulder campus to ensure our students are offered academic excellence in their undergraduate and graduate educations.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

• Review and triage emails, and other correspondence.
• Schedule meetings, appointments, and maintain calendars.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and other documents as needed.
• Maintain filing systems and office organization.
• Support team members with administrative tasks and project coordination.
• Draft and prepare communications for review.
• Complete data related special projects.

What You Should Know

This position will have a hybrid work modality and is expected to be 9-months.

What We Can Offer

The hourly pay range for this position is $30 - $32 per hour.

Benefits

Temporary positions at the University of Colorado are not benefits-eligible, however, all positions are eligible for paid sick leave (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=9786254&targetURL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.colorado.edu%2Fhr%2Fleave%23sick-89) .

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What We Require

• High School Diploma.
• 2 years of experience in office administration, clerical work, or a related position.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in using computers and other office equipment.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Docs.

What You Will Need

• Experience using Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work well with high school and college-age students as well as multicultural populations.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to work with a team Familiarity with computing.

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalised for redacting or removing this information.

The University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, political affiliation, or political philosophy. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.