Requisition Number:
67024
Location:
Boulder, Colorado
City
Boulder
State
Colorado
Employment Type:
University Staff
Schedule:
Full-Time
Posting Close Date:
08-Sep-2025
Date Posted:
28-Aug-2025

JOB SUMMARY

The Department of Physics at the University of Colorado, Boulder is searching for an Events and Front Desk Administrator! This position serves as a highly accessible presence engaging in management of front desk operations, main office fiduciary management, events, community building, outreach support, educational programming, and website development support for the Department of Physics. This person will need excellent communication and organizational skills and the ability to successfully manage multiple events while maintaining compliance with State, Funding Agency, University and Department regulations and policies on official functions, procurement and event management.
This position also exists to provide support to the Physics Department by acting as communications and building liaison faculty and undergraduate student support administrator. Physics is a very large department with 75+ faculty, over 100+ research faculty, 300+ graduate students and 450+ undergraduate students. This position has the authority to respond quickly to the changing needs of the department by creating and implementing new processes.
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

The research conducted by the faculty, staff, and students in the CU Physics Department is vibrant and groundbreaking across the broad scope of most subfields in physics.
The discovery of the Higgs boson was made at the CERN supercollider, in a collaboration involving our high energy physics faculty. Nobel-prize caliber research is carried out in studies of quantum gases and quantum optics. Condensed-matter theorists and experimentalists unravel the mysteries of many-body systems, including liquid crystals and the quantum mechanical nature of the electrical and magnetic behavior of materials.

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING/DEPARTMENT WEBSITE MAINTENANCE

• Cross-train with undergraduate programming personnel to learn and use processes in SIS to assist faculty and students.
• Cross-train with graduate programming personnel to assist with the admissions process, as well as tracking student progress in satisfying degree requirements.
• Cross-train with Department Communication/IT Analyst to update Department website.

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

• Full-Time appointment at 40 hours/week with an expectation of standard university business hours.
• Additional hours outside of the business hours may be required as needed.
• 100% In-Person Schedule.

OTHER DUTIES/SPECIAL PROJECTS/PROCESS IMPROVEMENTS

• Take initiative on assigned tasks and projects from the chair or supervisor, demonstrating the ability to manage a diverse workload with minimal supervision. Projects may include research initiatives, departmental enhancements, or administrative improvements that contribute to the department’s mission.
• Analyze current operational processes within the department to identify areas for improvement. Recommend and implement modifications to streamline efficiency, enhance productivity, and support the department’s strategic objectives. This responsibility involves both independent problem-solving and collaborative work with department personnel to refine goals and implement solutions.
• Work closely with department personnel, including faculty and administrative staff, to clarify objectives, set achievable goals, and develop strategies for achieving them. This involves using professional knowledge and skills to facilitate effective communication and collaborative planning.