Executive Operations Assistant

🇺🇸 Fort Collins, CO

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $65K - $79K

💻 Other

🗓️ September 23rd, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Colorado State University is hiring an Executive Operations Assistant. This role supports the Executive Director of the Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (CEMML) by managing communication flow, providing guidance on policies, conducting research, drafting materials, and overseeing operations and project support. The assistant also tracks Executive Committee requests and facilitates strategic information sharing to support decision-making.

Highlights

Assist the Executive Director with administration of multiple CEMML divisions, strategic planning, process improvements, budgeting, hiring, procurement, and sponsored programs.
Manage office operations including supplies, equipment, facilities maintenance, telecommunications, and event coordination.
Oversee personnel functions such as staff supervision, Common Access Card (CAC) management, recognition programs, and communications support.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, especially SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word.
Experience with database management, budgeting, human resources, and event coordination in higher education or government settings.
Required: Bachelor’s degree and at least three years of office administration experience.
Preferred skills include project management, report and data analytics, leadership, and familiarity with federal grant and contract processes.
Salary range is $65,000 to $79,000 annually.
Works within CEMML, a unit of the Warner College of Natural Resources, supporting DoD and public land resource management.
Requires tactful communication, sound judgment, confidentiality, and ability to manage multiple priorities.