Program Coordinator, University Honors and Scholars (Program Assistant I)
Program Coordinator, University Honors and Scholars (Program Assistant I)
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Department Information
- Make a difference in higher education!
Colorado School of Mines is a topranked public university solving the grand challenges facing our society particularly those related to the Earth energy and the environment. Located in the foothills of the Rockies a short walk from downtown Golden Colorado Mines campus is home to a closeknit community of change makers boundary breakers and problem solvers. Not an engineer No problem! Join the Mines team as a Medical Assistant providing primary health care services to our student population at the Coulter Student Health Center. For more on the Health Center and the vital work they do please visit: is proud to offer excellent benefits and perks including:
- Choice of Medical Dental and Vision Insurance plans
- Generous vacation and sick leave plus 13 paid holidays (including a week off between Christmas and New Years Day)
- Enrollment in Colorados State pension plan (PERA) and optional retirement plans
- Parental Leave and an onsite daycare center
- Reduced cost tuition for employee and family members
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Professional growth and training opportunities
- Free tickets to Mines sporting events and discounts programs through the State of Colorado
- Colorado State Employee Assistance Program
- Access to a worldclass recreation center and discounted equipment rentals at our Outdoor Rec Center
- Community Alliance groups bring together employees for professional development networking and community involvement
- Access to the wealth of activities happening every day on campus nationallyrenowned speakers special events and Mines traditions like Engineering Days just to name a few.
- Free RTD Ecopass
- Steady and reliable MondayFriday schedule and worklife balance
Description of Job
The University Honors & Scholars Programs (UHSP) currently offers eight distinct interdisciplinary pathways that broaden a Mines education. UHSP offers the Thorson FirstYear and Grandey FirstYear Honors the McBride Honors Program in Public Affairs (minor/degree path) the Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) (STEMed credentialing program/major degree and minor pathway; nonthesis MS program) the Grand Challenges Scholars Program Office of Nationally Competitive Scholarships and Future Energy Scholars. The eight programs include curricular cocurricular and extracurricular opportunities for students to create signature experience beyond their major that adds depth and breadth to a wellrounded education. UHSP supports 20% of Mines undergraduates and continues to grow.
The purpose of this fulltime position is to: Support honors as well as scholar related experiences for current Mines students; oversee management and hiring of UHS undergraduates student employees; manage various projects for UHSP including projects pertaining to marketing and policies and procedural materials; support faculty and undergraduate students in expense and reimbursement of Honors Enrichment Awards and funding practicum conference and enrichment experiences; work directly with program directors to help design market and facilitate various events for UHS undergraduate students; provide program coordination for McBride Thorson Grandey Grand Challenges Scholars Future Energy Scholars and Teach @Mines; miscellaneous duties and tasks related to UHS and its programs as needed including occasional work on weekends and evenings. The Program Assistant will spend the majority of their time and effort working closely with the UHS Department Manager and the UHS Executive Director to support University Honors and Scholars program coordination which involves improving and managing existing departmental systems used for interviews for program applicants processing applications coordinating UHS events under the direction of the Department Manager as well as design and manage the UHS website.
Please note: This position is oncampus Monday Friday; 8:00am5:00pmMinimum Qualifications Substitutions Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
Four years of administrative support experience including data entry social media and computer skills proficiency. Must possess excellent written verbal and listening skills; outstanding interpersonal and customer service skills; strong organizational skills; ability to multitask. Ability to work with a diverse population. Part time work will be prorated.Candidate must be a current Colorado resident in order to apply for this position.
Substitutions:
College university or noncorrespondence business school course work may substitute on a yearforyear basis for the general clerical or administrative services experience but not for the specific experience. If you are substituting coursework for any of the required experience you must submit your transcripts for this coursework.Preferred Qualifications:
APPEAL RIGHTS:Prior relevant state experience in higher education administration working within an academic setting.
Demonstrated proficiency of Microsoft suite programs including Teams
Experience with Wordpress
Workday experience
Highly organized
Can multitask well
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.
An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email () postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street 4th Floor Denver CO 80203) or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the departments action.
For more information about the appeals process the official appeal form and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to ; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303); or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 8011 State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures Chapter 8 Resolution of Appeals and Disputes at under Rules.Supplemental Information
Colorado School of Mines is committed to equal opportunity for all persons. Mines does not discriminate on the basis of age sex gender (including gender identity and gender expression) ancestry creed marital status race ethnicity religion national origin disability sexual orientation genetic information veteran status or current military service. Further Mines does not retaliate against community members for filing complaints regarding or implicating any of these protected statuses.
Mines commitment to nondiscrimination equal opportunity and equal access is reflected in the administration of its policies procedures programs and activities and in its efforts to achieve atalentedstudent body and workforce.
Through its policies procedures and resources Mines complies with federal law Colorado state law administrative regulations executive orders and other legal requirements to prevent discrimination (including harassment or retaliation) within the Mines campus community and to address potential allegations of inequalityor concerns for safety.
Are you looking for an inspiring missiondriven workplace where you can contribute to solving the worlds problems and educating the next generation of change makers Are you an individual who values arich and vibrantdiverseand inclusivecommunity where our different perspectivesandexperiences enrich the educational and work experience
Look to Mines.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
