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Please apply by May 26, 2026 for consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.
Job Description
Temporary Education Abroad Administrative Assistant
Requisition Number:
72143
Location:
Boulder, Colorado
City
Boulder
State
Colorado
Employment Type:
Temporary Staff
Schedule:
Full-Time
Posting Close Date:
26-May-2026
Date Posted:
20-May-2026
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The Education Abroad Office invites applications for the Temporary Administrative Assistant position! The Administrative Assistant provides administrative support to the Finance, Marketing & Outreach, Program Management, and other Education Abroad teams. Work includes clerical duties, some outreach events, scheduling, Excel work including the creation of budgets, reports, and rosters, etc.
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.
Education Abroad is a unit within International Education in the Office of Undergraduate Education within the Division of Academic Affairs, at the University of Colorado Boulder. The mission of this unit is to develop, operate, and maintain a comprehensive portfolio of global education programs for CU Boulder students and academic units, including study abroad, domestic programs, international student exchanges, international internships, faculty-led Global Seminars and Global Intensives, and international research and service learning. The unit is responsible for health and safety and risk mitigation for students going abroad on CU Boulder sponsored programs, and oversees campus support for the International Travel Registration process.
Finance Team support
- Process expense reports
- Build provider program budgets
- Travel Tracker uploads
Marketing and Outreach support
- Class visit communications and scheduling
- Represent Ed Abroad at 10-12 Global Seminar info sessions
Program Management and Admin support
- Process info session sign-in sheets
- Pre-departure orientation support
- Support student acceptance processes for complex programs
- Help build faculty-led program departmental reports
- Update program dates & itineraries in student application system
- Cover back-up front desk shifts
Academics Team support
- Process course evaluation forms
- Break down transcripts from batch PDFs to individual student files
- Develop proactive course evaluation reports
Other projects as assigned
This role will typically work 35-40 hours per week, during regular university hours (Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm). Some evening work for outreach events might be required. This position will follow a hybrid schedule and is required to be in person 3 days in office, with the option to work 2 days from home most weeks. The first couple weeks of training will be fully in person.
The pay for this position is $24.00 per hour.
Temporary positions at the University of Colorado are not benefits-eligible, however, all positions are eligible for paid sick leave.
Be adaptable. Be effective. Be Boulder.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant administrative experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Familiarity with internet-based applications and databases
- Ability to work cross functionally with large teams in a collaborative environment
- Willingness and ability to use and further develop Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and Lookup formulas
- Strong dedication to accuracy and attention to detail
- Highly organized, with ability to prioritize multiple tasks, track details and meet deadlines
- Experience working in higher education, international education, or student services
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- An interest in the field of international education
- Ability to multitask and handle stressful situations in a professional, courteous and friendly manner
To apply, please submit the following materials:
- A current resume.
- A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.
We may request references at a later time.
Please apply by May 26, 2026 for consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Posting Contact Information
Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources
Posting Contact Email: [email protected]