Temporary Front Desk Assistant

University of Colorado Anschutz

Department: Graduate School

Job Title: Temporary Front Desk Assistant

This is a Temporary position limited to no more than 12-months. This position is part-time and limited to no more than an average of 30 hours a week in a twelve-month period.

Job Summary:

The Graduate School seeks a part-time, Career Development Office (CDO), Postdoctoral Office (PDO), and/or Graduate School. The front desk assistant will report to Hannah Hathaway, CDO Program Manager. This is a part-time, on-campus position at CU Anschutz.

Key Responsibilities:

·         Use LinkedIn to identify and collect publicly available information about CU Anschutz alumni

·         Organize and summarize alumni data in spreadsheets

·         Assist with data entry tasks, including entering workshop feedback and attendance data into spreadsheets

·         Support PDO/CDO workshops and engagement by posting flyers around campus

·         Gather contact information for postdoctoral recruitment invitations

·         Monitor the Graduate School email inbox and refer inquiries to appropriate staff

·         Scan, process, and index documents using Slate

·         Greet and refer students, staff, and faculty who come into the Graduate School office at CU Anschutz

·         General clerical/office duties as needed

Work Location:

Hybrid – this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 2-3 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.

Why Join Us:

The Graduate School is an amazing place to be. We have the distinct advantage of being a part of a major academic medical campus with leading hospitals and research facilities where students and faculty learn every day. The Graduate School supports a diverse portfolio of graduate programs in all of the CU Anschutz Schools and College of Nursing and plays a central role in advancing education, research, and workforce development across the university. Be a part of an innovative, dynamic, diverse, and exciting workplace -- helping make great things happen. Join us in our quest to advance knowledge and education together.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

• A bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, business, public administration, health care, educational technology, social science, liberal arts, communications, accounting, finance, library science, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.
• One year of professional experience in an academic/higher education office setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

●        Familiarity with Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets, including use of VLOOKUP and Pivot tables

●        Familiarity with LinkedIn, including how to search for and identify career and education information from profiles

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

·         Strong communicator, both verbally and in written communication

·         Detail-oriented and organized

·         Reliable and able to work independently

·         Interested in higher education administration, career development, or data management

·         Comfortable learning new tools or systems as needed

·         Data collection, cleaning, and organization

·         Proficiency with spreadsheets

·         Professional communication and collaboration

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1.    A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

2.    Curriculum vitae / Resume

3.    Five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers.

Questions should be directed to: Kathryn Wennerstrom, Kathryn.wennerstrom@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until Friday August 9, 2026.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The hiring rate for this position has been established at $20 / hour.  The above salary rate represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the rate at the time of posting.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. Temporary employees are only eligible for sick leave benefits. 

Equal 
Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Colorado (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.

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu​.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.