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[NEW] Undergraduate Program Professional

Apply by March 29th!

The Undergraduate Program Professional supports the department’s undergraduate academic program by coordinating daily operations and providing guidance to students, faculty, and staff. This position applies knowledge of academic administration and university systems to manage program logistics, assist with undergraduate advising processes, and ensure curriculum and policy requirements are met. The role regularly solves moderately complex program and student issues, determining appropriate actions within established guidelines and referring unique cases for further review when needed.

In addition, this position collaborates with faculty and departmental staff to organize undergraduate activities and events, support applied learning or research opportunities, and contribute to efforts that enhance student engagement and retention. The Undergraduate Program Professional may provide direction to student employees or staff assisting with program tasks, ensuring consistency and accuracy in undergraduate program support.

Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØis 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.

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[NEW] Administrative Assistant

Apply by April 7th!

The Department of Chemistry is seeking a proactive and meticulous Administrative Assistant to join our collaborative team. This dynamic role offers the opportunity to play a key role in supporting the department’s academic mission through administrative coordination, event management, and communication initiatives.

As the Administrative Assistant, you will serve as a central hub for departmental activity—coordinating high-profile seminar programs and event logistics, maintaining the department’s web presence, and providing essential support to department faculty, staff, students, and guests. You will also ensure the smooth operation of the front office, while implementing systems that improve efficiency across the department.

This entry-level position is an excellent opportunity to apply a versatile skill set, offering hands-on experience in higher education administration, and is ideal for someone eager to grow their skills in event coordination, digital communications, and process improvement.

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Student Assistants

Job opportunities for students within the Department of Chemistry may vary depending on the needs of the department’s research groups, teaching labs, and ChemStores. The classifications and hourly pay ranges for Students Assistants will vary based upon, but not limited to, the amount of knowledge, experience, education, and supervision required. Further information on the classifications can be found on the Student Employment website. Jobs may also be posted on the Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder Student Employment website at /studentemployment/find-job.

Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØis 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.

For general inquiries or questions, please contact Chemistry Human Resources at chemhr@colorado.edu.

Examples of previous/current positions and a general overview of responsibilities:

• General Chemistry Student Assistant I – III
  • Assist in teaching labs
  • Collaborate with the Director of Gen Chem Teaching Labs and Laboratory Coordinator(s)
• Organic Chemistry Student Assistant I – III
  • Assist in teaching labs
  • Collaborate with the Director of Organic Teaching Labs and Laboratory Coordinator(s)
• ChemStores Student Assistant I – III
  • Receive and track inventory, purchase request orders, and all other items delivered to ChemStores
  • Conduct weekly and random inventory check ups and report on any discrepancies
  • Provide excellent customer service to faculty, staff, labs, and vendors
  • Utilize Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØMarketplace, Concur, PRS, and other internal systems
  • Collaborate with Procurement and ChemStores ISC Manager and Procurement Assistant

Classifications:

Student Assistant I – Entry Level/Semi-Skilled

Pay Range: $16.82 - $20.00

• Little or no prior experience or education required.
• Considerable training done on-the-job.
• Work is under immediate supervision (methods of performing tasks are well established and explained in specific terms).
• Work assignments typically involve standardized duties that are of a routine and repetitive nature.
• Work assignments may include the use of special equipment, software applications or tools per an established procedure.
• The supervisor has responsibility for the assignment of work, the flow of work, production level, and provision of proper instructions.
• Jobs require limited to no independent judgment, analysis, or decision-making skills.
• Some jobs may not move beyond this level.

Student Assistant II – Intermediate/Advanced

Pay Range: $17.60 - $22.00

• Some previous knowledge, experience, or education required.
• Specialized training done on-the-job.
• Work is under general supervision (work objectives are set but methods of performing tasks are left up to the employee).
• Work assignments are varied and less routine and involve a moderate degree of responsibility.
• Work assignments may involve access to and use of sophisticated and/or confidential data systems such as PS Campus Solutions, PS Finance, PS HCM, etc. for which considerable training is required.
• The supervisor has responsibility for the assignment of work, however there is less control exercised over the flow of work and instructions given are more general.
• The employee is responsible for the results.
• Jobs require moderate independent judgment, analysis, and decision-making skills.
• Some jobs may not move beyond this level.

Student Assistant III – Specialist/Lead

Pay Range: $18.40 - $24.00

• Prior experience, education, or specialized skills required.
• Work is under general supervision (work objectives are set but methods of performing tasks are left up to the employee).
• Work assignments involve a broad variety of skilled tasks.
• Jobs require the application of considerable independent judgment and decision making.
• Students at this level may have the responsibility to direct the work of lower-level student employees.

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Undergraduate Teaching Assistant Trainees

The Chemistry Department has an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant Program open to a limited number of undergraduate students for the Summer Term A session. The paid training program runs May 31 through July 1st (Summer Term A) and encompasses 85 hours of in-person Teaching Assistant training in our General Chemistry laboratories. The training program will pay $1,300 for the five-week program. Interested University of Colorado undergraduate students that are completing, or have completed, one of our General Chemistry classes should contact Dr. Matt Wise (wiseme@colorado.edu) for more information.