**Academic Administrative Assistant**

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Job Title:** Academic Administrative Assistant
Department:** Environmental Studies & Sciences
Campus Location:** Main Campus
FLSA Status:** Nonexempt/ Hourly

**Position Type/ Work Schedule**

2080 Hours per year
12 Months per year
40 Hours per week (Estimated)

**About Us**

Colorado College is a nationally recognized, residential liberal arts college with 2,100 students from around the world. Employees set the stage for student success by bringing their diverse experience and knowledge to the table. The college actively promotes a dynamic and inclusive environment in which students and employees of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives can learn and work.

**Job Summary**

The Academic Administrative Assistant supports the Environmental Studies and Science (EV) Program chair(s), other faculty, and staff in their teaching, research, and administrative responsibilities. The EV AAA will manage the business operations to promote and maintain operating integrity and efficiency for the program. The EV AAA serves as the primary point of contact with other college departments, students, and the broader community.

**Responsibilities**

Manage, monitor and organize the program budget including the operating budget and endowed/gift funds. Prepare and execute Concur, Summit for student prizes and research stipends, reimbursements, honoraria, journal entries, requisitions and purchase orders, and reconcile P-card monthly.
Attend program meetings; distribute agendas, record and transcribe meeting minutes; coordinate meeting logistics, including catering.
Assist with recruiting, hiring, training, of staff and students, approve student time sheets, provide work direction, constructive feedback and problem-solving assistance for student workers and paraprofessionals.
Organize and execute logistics for endowed lectures, class visitors, and distinguished guests. Room reservations, facilities setup, refreshments/catering, audiovisual equipment reservations and troubleshooting; transportation, hotel room and restaurant reservations as needed. Event promotion: Poster and email campaign design and distribution on campus and to the broader community; campus digest postings. Food/catering for department and student meetings.
Collaborate with program chair(s) in management of the personnel planning form, block visitors, graduation requirement checks, course schedule, catalog of courses, classroom assignments, faculty reviews (third year, tenure, promotion, and senior lecturer), faculty searches, student funding, department meetings and external reviews. Collaborate with faculty in all aspects for class field trips.
Collaborate with the Registrar, Human Resources, Student Employment, Dean's office, Communications, Events, Field Study, Finance Offices, Facilities, and Campus Safety with processes. Act as liaison between visitors, students, parents, faculty, and community.
Edit and maintain department website, and faculty and student listservs; keep Stellic up-to-date with current major and minor requirements. Maintain lists of majors and minors and their requirements for graduation; communicate departmental events, student opportunity announcements, and other information to majors and minors as requested by the faculty. Coordinate blockly program newsletter containing program events.

**Minimum Qualifications**

High school degree
Four years of general clerical or administrative service experience, which includes one year of experience supporting the day-to-day functions of a department, office, or program (ex. developing/improving program operations, event planning, calendaring, inventory control of office supplies)
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
Skilled in oral and written communication with the ability to write and conduct daily commun cations
Skilled in utilizing organizational and time-management skills
Ability to be self-motivated and proactive learner
Skilled in collaboration with a variety of individuals
Possesses a high level of self-direction, attention to detail, able to work independently and execute multiple deliverables at any given time

**Preferred Qualifications**

Associates degree / some college
Additional years of experience
Background in higher education
Having the skills, knowledge and attitudes necessary to effectively interact with and meet the needs of individuals with various cultural backgrounds.

Applicants are welcome to apply even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications. We value diverse perspectives and encourage individuals with a genuine interest in the role to submit their applications.

Other Position Details

Does not supervise others
Position will not drive CC vehicles

**Application Instructions**

**Continuous Recruitment - This position may close without notice. For full consideration, apply by: 5/15/2026**
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

In alignment with our commitment to reduce potential bias in hiring, applicants may redact any information that discloses their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance/graduation from educational institutions on resumes, certifications, transcripts, or other application materials. There will be no penalties for the omission of such information.

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range

$20.75 to $24.69 per hour

What We Offer

As part of the total compensation for Staff and Faculty roles, we offer a competitive benefits package including:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Paid vacation and sick time - accrual of 0.085 vacation hours for each hour worked and 0.0462 hours of sick time for each hour worked
Paid seasonal breaks and holidays
403(b) retirement plans where employees contribute 5% of pay and CC contributes 10%
Tuition benefits for employee and eligible dependents
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Assistance Program
Wellness benefits include free access to the sports center, swimming pool, arts and crafts, outdoor programs, and financial consultants

Benefits And Wellness Information

Please refer to our https://www.coloradocollege.edu/offices/humanresources/benefits/index.html

**Explore the Department:** To learn more about Environmental Studies Science Please visit -**https://www.coloradocollege.edu/academics/dept/environmentalstudiesscience/**

Accommodation Statement

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Colorado College's policies, if you have a disability and would like to request accommodations to support your application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at **mailto:HR@coloradocollege.edu** as early as possible. Positions may close on the listed deadline or, if posted as continuous, may close without prior notice.

E-Verify Information

This organization participates in E-Verify. For more information, visit http://www.e-verify.gov

Leave Information

Please refer to **https://www.coloradocollege.edu/basics/welcome/leadership/policies/vacation-leave-and-accrual.html**

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