Program Assistant I - Engineering, Design & Society Department

Full Job Description

Colorado School of Mines (Mines) is an internationally preeminent teaching and research university dedicated to meeting the resource development needs of a rapidly evolving, technology-based society. Mines was selected by the Colorado State Legislature as the state's first "exemplary institution" of public higher education due to our "high degree of responsibility and capability with regard to academic and administrative functions."

Colorado's oldest public university, Mines is located in Golden, Colorado at the gateway of the Rocky Mountains, 13 miles west of downtown Denver and 21 miles south of Boulder.

MINES IS PROUD TO OFFER EXCELLENT BENEFITS TO ATTRACT AND RETAIN EXTRAORDINARY TALENT. OUR PERKS INCLUDE:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Generous vacation and sick leave plus 13 paid holidays
• State pension plan (PERA)
• Parental Leave
• Reduced cost tuition for employee and family members
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Professional growth and training opportunities
• Access to technology and equipment
• Colorado State Employee Assistance Program
• Access to a world-class recreation center
• Interaction with an international population and cultural events
• BenefitHub state employee discount program
• RTD Eco-Pass

Requirements

This Program Assistant-I (PA-I) position provides academic program and outreach support for EDS in pursuit of its contributions to the mission of the Colorado School of Mines.

EDS programs include: the Design Engineering BS program, the Humanitarian Engineering undergraduate minor, the Cornerstone Design program as part of Mines’ core curriculum serving all Mines undergraduate students, and the inter-departmental undergraduate Capstone Design and graduate Humanitarian Engineering and Science programs.

EDS supports campus-wide innovation in engineering education and hands-on project work to achieve practical and direct social and community benefit.

Reporting to the Department Head of EDS, the PA-I will support program operations across diverse undergraduate and graduate, departmental and interdepartmental, research and donor-supported programs and projects.

This position is primarily responsible for supporting EDS department and program leadership in administering EDS’s academic programs, including enrollment and assessment data tracking, archiving, and reporting; website and social-media account updates; tracking and reporting on funded project deliverables; and coordinating student workers in supporting these tasks.

The position also supports leadership with 1) managing finances and financial reporting and 2) outreach and stakeholder engagement efforts.

Together, these responsibilities help ensure EDS programming and projects address the needs of Mines’ diverse communities.

The position requires interpreting budget materials, guidelines, and processes to exercise discretion in budget decision-making; and performing other comparable tasks which require applying knowledge of and/or interpreting principles, practices, rules, regulations, policies, and other guidelines specific to the variety of our programs and relevant professional subject areas.

Qualifications

Residency Requirement:

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

Class Code & Classification Description:

H4R1XX

PROGRAM ASSISTANT I

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience Only:

Four (4) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position, including work in communications, managing and organizing information, must be able to manage competing priorities, have familiarity with marketing and outreach.

(Experience must be clearly documented in the work history section of your application. "See Resume" will not be accepted. Part time work will be pro-rated).

OR

Education and Experience:

A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to four (4) years. (TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE ATTACHED FOR EDUCATIONAL CREDIT)

PRPEFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Prior relevant state service

Appeal Rights:

An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director.

As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director.

Review of the completed, signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you, using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative.

This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email at dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the Department’s action.

For further information on the Board Rules, you can refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, atspb.colorado.gov/board-rules.

Additional 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 a talented student 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 inequality or concerns for safety.

Are you looking for an inspiring, mission-driven workplace where you can contribute to solving the world’s problems and educating the next generation of change makers?

Are you an individual who values a rich and vibrant diverse and inclusive community, where our different perspectives and experiences enrich the educational and work experience?

Look to Mines.