College of Health and Human Sciences
Position Description: The Temporary Professional Office Assistant is a member of the College of Health and Human Sciences (CHHS) Dean’s and Advising Office teams , working as a team with the Dean’s Executive Assistant, Retention & Recruitment Coordinator, Manager of Student Support Services, and student employees. This position will both provide staffing of the Dean’s and Advising Office front desks, providing front-line and service-oriented support, and provide training and onboarding to new student employees. This position is designed to help support the team through a period of transition and will only last 8 weeks at maximum . This position is primarily in-person due to the nature of the work, although remote work may be approved on occasion to work on projects assigned by their supervisor s . Our offices a re open from 8:00 AM to 5:0 0 PM and e mployees will be re gularly exp ected to open or close as par t of their re spons ibilities.
This pos ition r equires p revious exp erience working as a CHHS Stud ent Offic e Assis tant .
Starting Pay Rate: $ 19.2 9 to $ 22.00 per hour, depending on skills and experience
Please note that this role is not benefits eligible and requires enrollment in a PERA Retirement account.
General duties and responsibilities across both offices include:
Tasks specific to the Dean’s Office include:
Open and close the office each day, including preparing the breakroom, light cleaning, and other tasks that create a welcoming environment
Fill copy machine with paper, keep inventory of office supplies, work with the Executive Assistant to maintain and organize a stocked office, and other office maintenance tasks
Tasks specific to the Advising Office include:
Primary Location: Auraria Campus
Primary Job Posting Location: Denver, Colorado
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 32
12/15/2026
Darrick Conroy
[email protected]
The University’s benefits package is comprehensive and offers medical, vision and dental, free RTD pass, tuition reimbursement, as well as a life and supplemental insurance plans, retirement plans and other programs, such as access to a long-term disability (LTD) plan. Visit MSU Denver’s benefits website to learn more.
For a brief overview, please see: https://www.msudenver.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/MSU-Benefit-Summary.pdf .
The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at [email protected] .
Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of nearly 58% first generation students and over 50% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver.
We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We greatly value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success.
