Temporary Administrative Support Pool

City and County of Denver; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick time

RTD pass

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plans

Job summary

Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) periodically offers temporary clerical and administrative support opportunities across campus. These roles handle front desk duties, phones, calendars, travel arrangements, events, correspondence, and data reporting.

Candidates with 1–3 years of related experience and strong MS Office skills are preferred, with higher education experience and a Bachelor’s degree being advantageous.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of previous related administrative experience.
• Microsoft Office Suite skills required.
• Strong communication and cross-cultural abilities to work with diverse groups of students, colleagues, and community members.

Responsibilities

• Staffing the department front desk.
• Answering phones and greeting visitors.
• Maintaining calendars.
• Arranging travel.
• Organizing meetings and events.
• Managing office correspondence.
• Website updating.
• Marketing and recruitment work.
• Maintaining databases and generating reports.
• Budgeting and finance support.
• Executive assistant support.
• Providing administrative support to faculty, staff, and students.
• And other duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Department Human Resources - Talent Management MSU Denver invites applications for temporary administrative support positions. This ongoing posting is used to create a pool of qualified, interested candidates whom we may contact as temporary administrative needs arise across the MSU Denver campus.

About the University Established in 1965, Metropolitan State University (MSU Denver) was founded to serve students who were underrepresented in higher education whose life paths and experiences did not fit the traditional mold. Sixty years later, the University continues to serve over 16,000 of Colorado’s extraordinary and diverse students, providing them with the foundation on which to build their unique aspirations. As the third largest public institution of higher education in Colorado, MSU Denver is a model university for today’s college students. Proud of its federal designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution that also offers graduate programs (gHSI) and the only Seal of Excelencia certified institution in Colorado, the University serves the most diverse undergraduate student population in the state, as well as the most first‑generation students. Through affordable, flexible, and holistic education, MSU Denver helps students build essential skills grounded in a multicultural and global perspective that lead to undergraduate and graduate degrees, and career and life success.

Position Summary

MSU Denver periodically has temporary employment opportunities for qualified clerical and administrative support professionals. Temporary employees are assigned to campus departments to handle special projects, to fill in while positions are vacant, or to cover for employees who are temporarily out. MSU Denver accepts applicants for temporary opportunities on a rolling basis although the availability of assignments varies throughout the year as needs arise. As the University has openings, those candidates whose background and experience appear to match the requirements most closely will be contacted for an interview; otherwise, you may not receive communication regarding your application.

Responsibilities

• staffing the department front desk
• answering phones and greeting visitors
• maintaining calendars
• arranging travel
• organizing meetings and events
• managing office correspondence
• website updating
• marketing and recruitment work
• maintaining databases and generating reports
• budgeting and finance support
• executive assistant support
• providing administrative support to faculty, staff, and students
• and other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Ideal candidates will possess the proven ability to handle multiple responsibilities, communicate and interact effectively with faculty, staff, and students with a high degree of professionalism, and have 1 - 3 years of previous related experience. Microsoft Office Suite skills are required. MSU Denver seeks candidates who have the communication skills and cross-cultural abilities to maximize their effectiveness with diverse groups of students, colleagues, and community members.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Salary

Salary for Announcement Denver minimum wage - $25 an hour. Hourly pay rate varies with position and is based upon experience, qualifications, and available budget.

Work Hours/Type

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

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Benefits

• Due to the temporary nature of this position, benefits are not offered except for sick time.
• The University’s benefits package comprehensive and offers medical, vision and dental, free RTD pass, tuition reimbursement, as well as a life and supplemental insurance plans, retirement plans and other programs, such as access to a long-term disability (LTD) plan. https://www.msudenver.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/MSU-Benefit-Summary.pdf.
• The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process.
• To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at [e-mail].

Background Checks

Metropolitan State University of Denver is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. To Assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background checks on all finalists for positions at the University prior to employment.

Diversity Statement

Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of nearly 58% first generation students and over 50% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver. We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We greatly value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success.

Thank you for considering Metropolitan State University of Denver as an employer of choice.

MSU Denver has transformed the lives of more than 90,000 people in Denver and Colorado through affordable degree programs, innovative public-private partnerships and a commitment to diversity. Learn about MSU Denver's facts, statistics, and C.A.D.R.E values. If you need another reason to choose MSU Denver, get to know our unbeatable benefits packet.