Job Information
Metropolitan State University Of Denver Administrative Assistant, School Of Education in Denver, Colorado
DepartmentSchool of Education
About the University
MSU Denver enrolls over 16,000 students, where nearly 60% are first generation and over 55% are students of color. Located in downtown Denver, we are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution that also offers graduate programs (gHSI) and the only Seal of Excelencia certified institution in Colorado. As the third largest institution of higher education in Colorado and the only institution with an open access mission, MSU Denver is a model university for today's students. The University serves the most diverse undergraduate student population in the state, as well as the most first-generation students. Through affordable, flexible, and holistic education, MSU Denver helps students build essential skills grounded in a multicultural and global perspective that lead to undergraduate and graduate degrees, and career and life success.
About the School of Education
The School of Education at MSU Denver prepares people who will "Teach, Lead, and Transform." MSU Denver's School of Education develops excellent teachers and educational leaders who engage in reflective practice and scholarly activity, and who are ethical decision makers and agents of social change. We provide an intellectually rigorous, culturally relevant curriculum that fosters pedagogical expertise, cultivates critical thinking, and promotes imagination.
We acknowledge the present and historical systems of oppression and marginalization that permeate all levels of society and believe these structures of power and privilege need to be deeply understood by all members of our SOE community. We are committed to actively dismantling these systems and barriers within our SOE, and value lived experience that supports this work.
Position Summary
The Administrative Assistant manages the day-to-day functions and supports the responsibilities of the office of the Associate Dean of the School of Education (SOE) and the Assistant Dean in the Office of Clinical Experiences and Partnerships (OCEP), which supports all students through their clinical experiences (i.e., field experiences, student teaching, and/or residency) with the goal of providing innovative support to the PreK-12 education community.
This position manages data, projects, and communications to assist the SOE to achieve the school's diversity, equity, and inclusion vision and mission. This role also manages and supports the use of technology business applications for improving productivity and inclusion in the SOE, collaborates closely with Human Resources, supports effective internal communications to a diverse population, and is the curator of SOE policies.
Responsibilities
Administrative Support to the Associate Dean and Assistant Dean - 25%
Administrative Support SOE Associate Dean and Assistant Dean of Office of Clinical Experiences and Partnership (OCEP) Assists with recruitment and retention efforts Assists with calendar management when needed for the Dean and Associate Dean Serves as a backup support for the Dean's administrative assistant Supports data entry (e.g., Workday) for OCEP Manages ad hoc SOE projects as assigned by the Associate Dean by developing project plans, managing deadlines, identifying potential challenges and solving problems that arise, thinking through possible budgetary needs, and communicating with appropriate parties
SOE Processes Manages SOE event calendar Manages SOE organizational chart Implements design and content updates to the School of Education Faculty and Staff SharePoint site in consultation with SOE's communications lead Maintains current SOE committee and task force memberships Takes and manages minutes for SOE Dean's Cabinet meetings Oversees SOE Policy Organization and collects, organizes, edits, formats, and manages all SOE policy materials
Social Media and Communication Support - 25% Coordinates School of Education (SOE) marketin efforts and supports effective communication under direction of the SOE communications lead by Creating, managing, and executing all SOE social media posts to maintain a strong and consistent presence for the SOE with a focus on inclusivity and equi Representing SOE on marketing and communication committees within the University Creating and distributing student newsletters that appeal to a diverse student population Ensuring all communications meet accessibility standards, are equity-focused and meet SOE communication standards Assisting with the SOE internal and external website management to ensure content is current, accurate, and clearly communicates an emphasis on diversity, inclusivity, and equity in education Designing flyers and other graphic content intended for internal university distribution Additional communication tasks as... For full info follow application link.
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 50% first generation students and over 45% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution