Administrative Assistant II

Department Information

The Extended Studies department is a self-funded continuing and distance education unit existing as an auxiliary to the University. The purpose of the department is to provide undergraduate and graduate credit, contract courses, continuing education courses and to collaborate with academic departments to meet student needs. The Extended Studies unit partners with school districts as well as non profit and for profit orgs and handles over 16,000 enrollments each year.

Description of Job

This position provides crucial support to the Department of Extended Studies by serving as a primary point of contact and handling key administrative and financial duties.
Specific Duties Include:

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Residency Requirement: (New)

Class Code & Classification Description: (New)

G3A3XX

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience Only:
Two (2) 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 two (2) years

Appeal Rights: (Updated)

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.

Supplemental Information

All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the minimum qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications proceed to the next step.

Colorado Revised Statutes require that Classified state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process. Part of, or all of, the comparative analysis for this position may be a structured application review, which involves a review of the information you submit in your application materials by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) against the preferred qualifications. Any attachments such as cover letters, resumes or other documents that support your experience may also be reviewed during this phase.

Be sure your application materials specifically address your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the Primary Duties, Minimum Qualifications, and Preferred Qualifications sections as listed above. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions by the deadline for application may result in your application not being accepted for this position and may affect your inclusion as a qualified candidate in any of step of the selection process and placement on the eligible list. A top group, up to six candidates, will be invited to schedule an interview with the hiring manager.

This announcement will be used to fill multiple vacancies.

Adams State University is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for its students, faculty, staff and visitors, and to protecting its funds, property and other assets. Well-informed hiring decisions contribute to this effort. Therefore, Adams State University has adopted a policy on background screening for its prospective, continuing, and returning employees as well as students in certain circumstances. Offers of employment will be contingent upon the completion of an acceptable background check. The information received in response to a background check will be treated as confidential to the extent provided for by law.

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

Adams State University is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Tracy Rogers, at tracy_rogers@adams.edu or call (719)587-7990.

Benefits

The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. for detailed information:

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