Executive Operations Assistant

🇺🇸 Fort Collins, CO

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $65K - $79K

💻 Other

🗓️ September 19th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Colorado State University is hiring an Executive Operations Assistant. This role facilitates communication within the Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (CEMML) and external university units, manages information flow, provides policy guidance, supports the Executive Director with special projects, conducts research, drafts materials, analyzes operations, and tracks Executive Committee requests to assist in strategic planning.

Highlights

Assist Executive Director with administration of CEMML divisions, strategy facilitation, process improvement, budget balancing, and management of hiring and sponsored programs (50% of time).
Manage office operations including supplies, facilities maintenance coordination, equipment tracking, and event organization (25% of time).
Oversee administrative staff, manage Common Access Card processes, facilitate internal and external communications, and maintain website content (25% of time).
Required qualifications include a BS or BA degree with at least three years of office administration experience, including HR, budgeting, database management, event coordination, supervision, and experience in higher education or government settings.
Preferred skills include proficiency in Microsoft Office (SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word), familiarity with Federal CAC processes, organizational and project management skills, data analytics, decision-making, leadership, and federal grant proposal experience.
Position is classified as Technical/Support III under Admin Professional/Research Professional with a 40-hour work week.
Annual salary range is $65,000 - $79,000 with a comprehensive benefits package.
Position involves working closely with CEMML Executive Committee and other university units to ensure efficient operational support and strategy development.
Must demonstrate tact, good judgment, confidentiality, initiative, and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
Requirements include pre-employment background check and valid driver's license.