Executive Assistant to the Business School

Position Summary:

Job Description:

Position: Western Colorado University invites applications for the full-time position of Executive Assistant to the Business School.  The position reports to both the Dean and Associate Dean, works closely with faculty, staff, and students, and is responsible for assisting with the day-to-day operation of the Business School. This position is primarily on campus with the potential for occasional remote work.

Responsibilities:  The Executive Assistant to the Business School manages core operations, communication, projects, and events with independence and initiative, including: Provide administrative support for the Dean, Associate Dean, and faculty; Manage daily financial operations, including responsibility for budget development and management, and for analyzing the fiscal implications of new programs, projects, and initiatives; Operate key fiscal and institutional systems (Workday, Teams, CRM and other technology/programs) essential to School administration; liaise with facilities services, human resources, academic support services, and the Western Colorado University Foundation; Support student recruitment strategies, research, and assessment; Support student engagement and the oversight/management of work-study student employees; Provide student advising and career services support related to academic and professional success, as well as retention.  School of Business event management: Conduct research and provide engagement/speaker recommendations, as well as manage/coordinate event operations, marketing, contracts, and fiscal/budget. Collaborate with School of Business programmatic administrative staff.

Minimum Qualifications: Requires a bachelor’s degree; Minimum two years experience as an administrative or executive assistant; expertise in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and Power Point required; strong oral & written communication skills Detail-oriented with ability to multitask task Ability to work independently with minimum supervision. Exercises discretion and maintains confidentiality; Strong sense of responsibility and ethics. Ability to learn social media recruiting.

Preferred Qualifications: Five years as an administrative or executive assistant; budget and operational expertise; experience with WorkDay and/or other enterprise resource planning systems; Experience using social media and other evolving platforms for outreach, advertising and/or recruitment.

Compensation: $52,000 - $59,000 per year.  The position is FLSA exempt.  Western offers an excellent benefits package including shared premiums for a comprehensive health insurance plan, dental insurance, retirement plan, life insurance, and other insurance options. After one year of employment, Western provides free tuition for dependents enrolled full time in undergraduate programs for up to four years.

How to Apply: Apply online at www.western.edu/jobs. Required attachments for online application include letter of application addressed to the search committee, resume, and contact information for three references.

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Please direct questions to Dr. Kevin Nelson at [email protected] .

Application deadline is: October 20th, 2025 at 11:59PM (MST)

Additional Information on Western and Gunnison/Crested Butte

Western Colorado University is a public institution with an enrollment of ~3,700 students. 47% of students are undergraduates, 33% are graduate students, and 80% receive some form of financial aid. Western students represent 17 countries, 50 states, and almost every county in Colorado. With an average class size of 17, Western’s faculty and staff share a strong commitment to personalized, rigorous, and immersive education. Visit http://www.western.edu to learn more about the university.

Western Colorado University is located in Gunnison, Colorado, about 200 miles southwest of Denver amidst over 2 million acres of public land and a vibrant ranching community. The Gunnison Valley provides robust cultural programming and exceptional outdoor recreation. A network of dedicated community organizations enrich the lives of many in the tight-knit community. Living in the valley, one appreciates a vibrant culture of festivals, exhibitions, performances, wellness activities, and more. In the winter, many enjoy in skiing at Crested Butte Mountain Resort and along dozens of miles of cross-country trails. In the summer, bikers, hikers, and runners explore 750-plus miles of singletrack trails, while others delight in fishing, boating, and paddleboarding at Blue Mesa Reservoir or on the Gunnison River and its tributaries. Pre-K-12 students are served by the highly-ranked Gunnison Watershed School District.

Visit http://www.western.edu to learn more about the university.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.

Western Colorado University believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. Western 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 (for state classified positions, with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Please see our diversity statement, and our DEII Committee charge.

 
ADAAA ACCOMMODATIONS:

Western Colorado University is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Western 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 performing 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 the Office of Human Resources at [email protected] or (970) 943-3140.

WESTERN COLORADO UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER INCLUDING DISABILITY/VETERANS