State of Colorado
Administrative Assistant III
SALARY
$4,280.00 - $5,992.00 Monthly
LOCATION
Alamosa, CO
JOB TYPE
Full Time
JOB NUMBER
GYA P-10072 6.2026
DEPARTMENT
Adams State University
OPENING DATE
06/17/2026
CLOSING DATE
6/28/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
TYPE OF ANNOUNCEMENT
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
PRIMARY PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS
208 Edgemont Blvd Alamosa, CO 81101
FLSA STATUS
Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.
DEPARTMENT CONTACT INFORMATION
Alicia Harmon
aliciaharmon@adams.edu 719-587-7990
SALARY NOTE
Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.
HOW TO APPLY
Online applications through the Colorado Jobs portal will not be accepted. Please follow instructions on the job announcement for submitting an application.
Department Information
The School of Humanities & Social Sciences (SHSS) provides undergraduate courses in general education, baccalaureate programs and two graduate programs for students enrolled at Adams State University. There are there are 25 faculty, the writing studio director, and the SHSS provides 11 distinct programs for undergraduate and graduate students. The administrative III position described here provides support for the faculty, students and staff of the SHSS.
Description of Job
The position supports the school director, department chairs, faculty, students, and public in activities associated with the delivery of its undergraduate and graduate programs. The position assists faculty and students in Workday, builds schedules and coordinates room assignments for the SHSS, assists directors and chairs in financial issues, budgeting, budget tracking, purchasing, faculty searches and travel.
Specific Job
Responsibilities:
Clerical administrative support
Perform necessary clerical functions to support the SHSS; answer phones, schedule
appointments/meetings; direct inquiries to appropriate faculty or campus offices; make copies; complete appropriate paperwork associated with purchase and travel requisitions, instructor, room and/or course changes, prepare contract recommendations and submit to appropriate offices for approval. Serve as building steward. Additionally, collect and organize course syllabi each semester.
works with faculty to collect and organize course syllabi each semester, and assists with preparation and submission of the forms associated with curriculum revisions to the Curriculum Review Committee (CRC)
Administrative support of financial accounting & budgets
Develop and maintain appropriate Workday records associated with several school budgets (including clubs, grants, department operating and revenue share accounts within the SHSS).
This includes maintaining all procurement card records. Assists faculty and students with proper procedures and fiscal rules for club and school events.
Course Scheduling for all face-to-face programs
Work with department chairs and director to develop, organize, edit and proofread course schedules and enter the data into Workday on a timely basis. In addition to campus classes, maintain and manage records for Adams State Online courses that includes assisting with new course development, collecting HR documentation, issuing faculty payment orders, tracking enrollment rosters, enter PAPs and make adjustments for prorated enrollments, and verifying receipt of incentive pay to specified budget accounts.
Support Departmental Faculty and staff searches
Resource and Information sharing
Serve as a resource/information center for the SHSS. Continuously obtain and update information to enforce current policies and regulations. Keep abreast of activities within departments and the university for dispersal to students, faculty, administration and the public; direct personnel, equipment and supply deliveries. Act as a resource center of the departments and the university by providing information, answering questions, directing inquiries, locating personnel and equipment, relaying messages, and scheduling meetings and events.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Residency Requirement:
This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application. Class Code & Classification Description:
G3A4XX
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Minimum Qualifications:
Experience Only:
Three (3) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position
OR
Education and Experience:
A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to three (3) years
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION:
The preferred candidate will have experience with as many of the following as possible:
Excellent customer service skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Experience answering multi-line phones and managing voice mail.
Experience using ERP Systems.
Proficiency with technology, including Microsoft, Excel and Google solutions.
Ability to be flexible with schedules and work environment.
Ability to prioritize and complete tasks.
Excellent problem solving skills.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:
Strong attention to detail
Strong organizational skills
Ability to work independently
Ability to multitask and meet deadlines
Strong interpersonal skills
Highly efficient with MS Office suite, Google Suite, and other database applications
Appeal Rights:
An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director.
As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director.
Review of the completed, signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you, using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email at dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us
within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the Department's action.
For further information on the Board Rules, you can refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov/board-rules{rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"}
.Supplemental Information
All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be communicated through email.
All state classified employees must be hired and promoted through a comparative analysis process. After minimum qualification screening, the comparative analysis process for this position will involve a review and rating of all the information you submit with your application materials. Therefore, it is extremely important to document in the work experience/job duties portion of your online application the extent to which you possess the education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications as outlined in the job announcement. It is also important to thoroughly answer all supplemental questions (if li
