Temporary Administrative Assistant
Requisition Number:
67693
Location:
Boulder, Colorado
City
Boulder
State
Colorado
Employment Type:
Temporary Staff
Schedule:
On-Call
Posting Close Date:
08-Oct-2025
Date Posted:
01-Oct-2025
Job Summary
The Provost Office at CU Boulder encourages applications for a Temporary Administrative Assistant. We are seeking a reliable and detailed 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 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 is a part-time temporary role with an opportunity for up to 40 hours per week based on workload availability. This position has a hybrid schedule that includes on-site work as needed. We anticipate this assignment lasting up to 9 months.
What We Can Offer
The hourly rate for this position is $25.
Benefits
Temporary positions at the University of Colorado are not benefits-eligible, however, all positions are eligible for paid sick leave.
Be Statements
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What We Require
- High School Diploma
- 2 years of experience in office administration, clerical work, or a related position.
- A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to two (2) years
- 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
- 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
- Previous professional work experience at CU campus or system administration
- Associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:
- A current resume.
- A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.
We may request references at a later time.
Please apply by October 8, 2025 for consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.
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 penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Posting Contact Information
Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources
Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu