Temporary Administrative Assistant

University of Colorado Boulder; Boulder (CO); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Colorado Boulder seeks a Temporary Administrative Assistant to support daily office operations within the Provost Office. The role handles communications, coordinates schedules, and maintains workflow across departments, assisting shared services units like Human Resources, Budget, and Finance.

The position is full-time, temporary (9-12 months) with a hybrid schedule. The hiring rate is $28 per hour.

Qualifications

• 1 year of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned.
• A combination of related education and/or relevant experience equal to one year.

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

Computers

Office equipment

Written communication

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Computing

Education

Associate or bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Docs

Job description

Job Summary

The Provost Office at CU Boulder encourages applications for a Temporary Administrative Assistant. We are seeking an Administrative Assistant to support daily office operations. This role involves handling communications, coordinating 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

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.

Responsibilities

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 is a full-time, temporary position that we anticipate lasting 9-12 months. The role will follow a hybrid schedule.

What We Can Offer

The hiring rate for this position is $28 per hour.

Benefits

Temporary positions at the University of Colorado are not benefits-eligible, however, all positions are eligible for paid sick leave.

Be Statements

Be creative. Be impactful. Be Boulder.

What We Require

• One (1) year of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position.
• A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to one (1) year.

What You Will Need

• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in using computers and other office equipment.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Docs.
• 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.

What We Would Like You To Have

• Experience in higher education
• Associate or bachelor's degree

Please apply by October 28, 2026 for consideration.