Assistant to the Chair for Economics

Colorado State University

2d•$40,248 - $49,272

About The Position

The Assistant to the Chair for Economics supports the Department of Economics chair with administrative, operational, and project work. The role manages the chair’s calendar, supports department project planning and faculty, coordinates financial processes in accordance with university policy, and partners with program directors on daily operations and long-range planning. The position also serves as a department liaison to the building proctor, the College of Liberal Arts, and other campus departments, and acts as the initial point of contact for department inquiries. The position may supervise student hourly employees and indirectly contributes to assisting graduate students. A pre-employment criminal background check is required for new hires.

Requirements

Two years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the assigned work, or a combination of related education and/or relevant experience equal to two years.

Nice To Haves

Experience prioritizing multiple tasks with competing deadlines.
Demonstrated attention to detail.
Experience with computers, including time-tracking, financial, performance-management, and scheduling systems.
Written and verbal communication skills.
Experience managing inventory and completing orders.
Demonstrated customer service experience.
Experience with event and project planning.
Directly related state service experience.

Responsibilities

Provide direct administrative, operational, and project support to the department chair.
Manage the chair’s calendar, schedule meetings, coordinate availability, prepare and distribute invitations, reserve meeting spaces, and support meeting logistics.
Support chair-led department projects, strategic initiatives, organizational changes, communications, and special assignments.
Provide administrative and logistical support for faculty personnel processes, including tenure and promotion, reappointment, comprehensive review, annual evaluation, and merit processes.
Provide day-to-day operational support to directors of the undergraduate, graduate, online, international, and communications programs, and contribute to long-range program planning.
Initiate and coordinate financial processes for faculty, graduate students, and department guests, including travel logistics, reimbursements, and required financial documentation.
Serve as liaison among the department, building proctor, building occupants, Facilities Management, Environmental Health Services, and other relevant university offices.
Serve as the initial point of contact for general department inquiries received by telephone, email, or in person.
Coordinate and support department events, lectures, colloquia, meetings, receptions, commencement activities, community gatherings, celebrations, and other department functions.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
May supervise student hourly employees.