Administrative Assistant - PSRL/OBRL Research Labs Part time

at  Colorado State University

DESCRIPTION OF WORK UNIT

Founded in 1870, Colorado State University is among the nation’s leading research universities and enrolls approximately 32,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Located an hour north of the Denver metro area, Fort Collins is a vibrant community of approximately 157,000 residents that offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a large city. Fort Collins is situated on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with views of 14,000 foot peaks, and offers access to numerous cultural, recreational, and outdoor opportunities.
The Department of Clinical Sciences mission is to assure the health and productivity of animals to meet societal needs through high quality educational programs for professional veterinary medical students, graduate veterinarians, and the public through a faculty and veterinary medical center of excellence, and to advance and disseminate comparative biomedical knowledge in an environment of interdisciplinary collaboration.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is a part-time, Admin Pro position. The Preclinical Surgical Research Laboratory (PSRL) and Orthopedic Bioengineering Research Laboratory (OBRL) seeks an administrative assistant to support the lab directors with daily tasks like email review, scheduling, and general staff needs.
This position is integral to the success of PSRL and OBRL research studies.
This position offers the potential for a hybrid work environment, with a combination of in-person and remote work, based on training requirements
The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date; The department will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

REQUIRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• B.A./B.S. in a related field or an associate degree in a related discipline plus 2 years of relevant, specialized training/experience in business administration, office management etc. may substitute for the bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of 1 year experience within a complex research enterprise or department with a nuanced understanding of the academic research environment.
• Demonstrated experience working in a support role
• Effectively communicates with team members and researchers to gather and disseminate information, facilitating smooth workflow and project coordination.
• Prioritizes tasks based on deadlines and importance, ensuring that all projects are completed in a timely and efficient manner with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills and attention to detail in managing research administrative tasks, ensuring accuracy and compliance with established protocols.
• Competence in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Kuali
• The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date; The department will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

PREFERRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience working with industry representatives including facilitating communication between researchers and industry partners, administrative duties regarding agreements and contracts, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and policies.
• Ability to multi-task, work in a team environment, and work independently.
• Must be a self-starter and work with minimal oversite.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Please refer the Job description for details