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Temporary Administrative Assistant

University of Colorado
sick time
United States, Colorado, Boulder
Oct 28, 2026
Requisition Number: 75704 Location: Boulder, Colorado City Boulder State Colorado Employment Type: Temporary Staff Schedule: Full-Time Posting Close Date: 28-Oct-2026 Date Posted: 26-Oct-2026 Close All Job Summary The Provost Office at CU Boulder encourages applications for a Temporary Administrative Assistant. We are seeking an 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 full-time, temporary position that we anticipate lasting 9-12 months. The role will follow a hybrid schedule. What We Can Offer The hiring rate for this position is $28 per hour. Benefits Temporary positions at the University of Colorado are not benefits-eligible, however, all positions are eligible for paid sick leave. Be Statements Be creative. Be impactful. Be Boulder. What We Require One (1) year of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position. A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to one (1) year. What You Will Need Strong customer service and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in using computers and other office equipment. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Docs. Ability to work well with high school and college-age students as well as multicultural populations. 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 Associate or bachelor's degree Special Instructions To apply, please submit the following materials: A current resume. Optional: 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 28, 2026 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.