Temporary Administrative Support Pool

Metropolitan State University of Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 25,912 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Free RTD pass

Job summary

A Colorado-based university is seeking temporary administrative support. Responsibilities include front desk staffing, calendar management, and office correspondence. Candidates should have effective communication skills and experience with Microsoft Office. The role is entry-level, offering an hourly wage of $18.81 to $25, with no benefits aside from sick time.

Qualifications

• High degree of professionalism required.
• 1-3 years of previous related experience required.

Responsibilities

• Staffing the department front desk and greeting visitors.
• Maintaining calendars and organizing meetings.
• Managing office correspondence and databases.
• Processing budgeting requests and purchasing supplies.

Skills

Effective communication

Proven ability to handle multiple responsibilities

Microsoft Office Suite

Cross-cultural communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

Temporary Administrative Support Pool at Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver). This is a continuous recruitment pool for applicants interested in temporary administrative work with MSU Denver. Temporary employment opportunities are filled on a rolling basis as needs arise.

Responsibilities

• Staffing the department front desk, answering phones and greeting visitors
• Maintaining calendars, arranging travel, organizing meetings and events
• Managing office correspondence, maintaining databases and generating reports
• Processing budgeting requests, purchasing supplies
• Providing administrative support to faculty, staff, and students
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Proven ability to handle multiple responsibilities and communicate effectively with faculty, staff, and students
• High degree of professionalism
• 1 - 3 years of previous related experience
• Microsoft Office Suite skills required
• Strong cross-cultural communication skills to engage diverse groups

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a higher education environment
• Bachelor's degree

Salary for Announcement

$18.81 - $25 an hour. Hourly pay rate varies with position and is based on experience, qualifications, and available budget. Benefits are not offered due to the temporary nature of this position except for sick time.

Work Hours/Type

This is a temporary, hourly position. Generally, assignments are Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, in person. Hours may vary depending on departmental needs.

Instructions to Apply

All applications must include a resume and all relevant information for the hiring manager (contact information, education, job history, qualifications, experience, etc.).

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Posting Representative

Darrick Conroy

Posting Representative Email

[e-mail]

Benefits

The University’s benefits package includes medical, vision and dental, free RTD pass, tuition reimbursement, life and supplemental insurance plans, retirement plans, and other programs such as access to long-term disability (LTD). See MSU Denver’s benefits website for details. Benefit Summary (PDF)

Background Checks

MSU Denver conducts background checks on all finalists prior to employment to ensure a safe and secure environment for faculty, staff, students, and visitors.

Diversity Statement

MSU Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our student population includes a high percentage of first-generation students and students of color. We strive to provide a culture of belonging and to support equity and inclusion in all aspects of campus life.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Temporary

Job function

• Administrative
• Higher Education