Temporary Professional Office Assistant, College of Health and Human Sciences 

August 21, 2026

Department College of Health and Human Sciences Position Description: The Temporary Professional Office Assistant is a member of the College of Health and Human Sciences (CHHS) Dean’s and Advising Office teams, working as a team with the Dean’s Executive Assistant, Retention & Recruitment Coordinator, Manager of Student Support Services, and student employees. This position will both provide staffing of the Dean’s and Advising Office front desks, providing front-line and service-oriented support, and provide training and onboarding to new student employees. This position is designed to help support the team through a period of transition and will only last 8 weeks at maximum. This position is primarily in-person due to the nature of the work, although remote work may be approved on occasion to work on projects assigned by their supervisors. Our offices are open from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and employees will be regularly expected to open or close as part of their responsibilities. This position requires previous experience working as a CHHS Student Office Assistant.   Starting Pay Rate: $19.29 to $22.00 per hour, depending on skills and experience  Please note that this role is not benefits eligible and requires enrollment in a PERA Retirement account.     Duties/Responsibilities:    General duties and responsibilities across both offices include:    <ul><li>Act as a lead to student employees during transition period </li><li>Provide training and onboarding to newly hired student employees </li><li>Greet visitors to the office and direct them to the proper space, taking messages or responding to inquiries if needed  </li><li>Answer phones and check voice messages and respond or direct accordingly  </li><li>Provide exceptional administrative support on projects for the Dean, Dean’s Office personnel, and Advising Office personnel  </li><li>Be knowledgeable about college departments, majors, and other offerings and provide basic introductory information about them  </li><li>Share ideas and help implement student-oriented events and activities  </li><li>Collaborate with other student employees to create/maintain systems for shared communication  </li><li>Adhere to FERPA law and regulations  </li><li>Run errands on campus as needed  </li></ul>  Tasks specific to the Dean’s Office include:    <ul><li>Open and close the office each day, including preparing the breakroom, light cleaning, and other tasks that create a welcoming environment  </li><li>Fill copy machine with paper, keep inventory of office supplies, work with the Executive Assistant to maintain and organize a stocked office, and other office maintenance tasks  </li><li>Provide IT support for the conference room and office suites, as needed  </li><li>Monitor the main inbox for the Dean’s Office  </li><li>Provide support to staff on website updates and events  </li><li>Provide support for set up of meetings and events  </li><li>Check the mailbox and distribute mail  </li></ul>  Tasks specific to the Advising Office include:    <ul><li>Schedule student appointments for staff and faculty advisors using Navigate  </li><li>Direct students to general campus resources in person, via email, and via phone  </li><li>Monitor and correspond with students via the chhsadvising email  </li><li>Transfer phone appointments to staff advisors  </li><li>Regularly utilize Microsoft Teams to receive updates and support advising staff  </li><li>Support students in finding their class schedules, assigned advisor, or other relevant information  </li></ul>  Required Qualifications:    <ul><li>Previous experience as a CHHS Student Office Assistant </li><li>Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to provide courteous and professional customer service  </li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills  </li><li>Able to work independently and in a team environment   </li><li>Experience using Microsoft Office including Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint  </li><li>Experience using Navigate360  </li><li>Experience using Microsoft Teams </li><li>Knowledge of FERPA  </li></ul>   Primary Location: Auraria Campus  Primary Job Posting Location: Denver, Colorado  Scheduled Weekly Hours: 32 Closing Date 12/15/2026 Posting Representative Darrick Conroy Posting Representative Email dconroy4@msudenver.edu Benefits The University’s benefits package is comprehensive and offers medical, vision and dental, free RTD pass, tuition reimbursement, as well as a life and supplemental insurance plans, retirement plans and other programs, such as access to a long-term disability (LTD) plan. Visit MSU Denver’s benefits website to learn more. For a brief overview, please see: https://www.msudenver.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/MSU-Benefit-Summary.pdf. 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 totalrewards@msudenver.edu. Diversity Statement Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of nearly 58% first generation students and over 50% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver. We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We greatly value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success.

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