Job Details

Temporary Education Abroad Administrative Assistant

Position Number: 7175215
Location: Boulder, CO
Position Type: International Programs

Temporary Education Abroad Administrative Assistant

Requisition Number: 72143
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: Temporary Staff
Schedule: Full Time
Posting Close Date: 26-May-2026
Date Posted:

Job Summary

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.

Who We Are

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.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

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

What You Should Know

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.

What We Can Offer

The pay for this position is $24.00 per hour.

Benefits

Temporary positions at the University of Colorado are not benefits-eligible, however, all positions are eligible for paid sick leave.

Be Statements

Be adaptable. Be effective. Be Boulder.

What We Require

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant administrative experience

What You Will Need

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

Special Instructions

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.

To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Temporary-Education-Abroad-Administrative-Assistant/72143