• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Generous vacation and sick leave plus 13 paid holidays
• State pension plan (PERA)
• Parental Leave
• Reduced cost tuition for employee and family members
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Professional growth and training opportunities
• Access to technology and equipment
• Colorado State Employee Assistance Program
• Access to a world-class recreation center
• Interaction with an international population and cultural events

Be the wheels in a fast-paced academic environment

The Department of Economics and Business at Colorado School of Mines is seeking a highly organized, service-driven Administrative Assistant III who thrives in a dynamic environment and who enjoys putting their hands and feet to work making events happen and keeping department operations moving forward.

This is not a desk-only administrative role. You’ll play a central part in delivering impactful events—from concept to cleanup—serving as the logistical engine behind everything from executive visits and symposia to student programs and celebratory events. Your role is essential in delivering high-level operations support to faculty and students whether that’s granting access to the building for students to study, maintaining email distribution lists so students receive appropriate and timely information, or proactively working with faculty to submit expense reports, you keep the wheels turning and moving the department forward!

If you’re someone who enjoys rolling up your sleeves, solving problems in real time, and seeing a successful event come together because of your work, we’d love to meet you.

Residency Requirement:

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

Class Code & Classification Description:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience Only:

• Three (3) years of relevant experience which included administrative work, front desk reception, records management, and event management. (Experience must be clearly documented in the "Work History" section of your application. "See Resume" will not be accepted.)

OR

Education and Experience:

• A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to three (3) years. (TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE ATTACHED FOR EDUCATIONAL CREDIT.)

PREFERRED QUALIFICAITONS:

• Proficiency with spreadsheet and word processing software (i.e. Word and Excel).

• Daily interaction with students, staff and faculty require this position to possess strong interpersonal and customer service skills and the ability to establish rapport with people of diverse backgrounds.

• Must have excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, make decisions independently and provide on-the-spot answers to administrative questions that arise.

• Must have excellent judgment and discretion and be able to work confidentially with sensitive and protected information.

• Workday experience

• Prior relevant state service

• Background check

Appeal Rights:

An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director.

As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director.

Review of the completed, signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you, using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email at dpastate.personnelboard@state.co.us within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the Department’s action.

Colorado School of Mines is committed to equal opportunity for all persons. Minesdoesnot discriminateon the basis ofage, sex, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), ancestry, creed, marital status, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteranstatusor current military service. Further, Mines does not retaliate against community members for filing complaints regarding or implicating any of these protected statuses.

Mines’ commitment to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and equal access is reflected in the administration of its policies, procedures,programsand activities and in its efforts to achieve a talented student body and workforce.

Through its policies, procedures and resources, Minescomplies withfederal law, Colorado state law, administrative regulations, executiveordersand other legal requirements to prevent discrimination (including harassment or retaliation) within the Mines campus community and to address potential allegations of inequality or concerns for safety.

Are you looking for an inspiring, mission-driven workplace where you can contribute to solving the world’s problems and educating the next generation of change makers Are you an individual who values a rich and vibrant diverse and inclusive community, where our different perspectives and experiences enrich the educational and work experience

Look to Mines.