Position Details
University of Colorado | Denver
Official Title: Business Services Senior Professional
Working Title: Assistant to the Chancellor
FTE: Full-time
Salary Range: $71,427 - $76,000
Position #00781814 – Requisition #37939 

About the University of Colorado - Denver

The University of Colorado Denver is the state’s premier public urban research university and equity-serving institution. Globally connected and locally invested, CU Denver partners with future-focused learners and communities to design accessible, relevant, transformative educational experiences for every stage of life and career. Across seven schools and colleges in the heart of downtown Denver, our leading faculty inspires and works alongside students to solve complex challenges through break through innovations and impactful research, and creative work. As part of the state’s largest university system, CU Denver is a major contributor to the Colorado economy, with 2,000 employees and an annual economic impact of $800 million. For more information, visit ucdenver.edu.

Job Description
* Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers *
As a critical member of the Chancellor’s team, the Assistant to the Chancellor provides administrative and technical support to the Chancellor’s Office and the Chancellor. Reporting to the Executive Assistant to the Chancellor, this position supports the Chancellor’s goals by ensuring that scheduling, communication, and meeting/event logistics are accurate and managed promptly. As a key point of contact for the Chancellor, this position interacts on their behalf with students, faculty, staff, and the greater Denver community.
Areas of core responsibility include managing the Chancellor’s calendar and executive travel, liaising with key offices on CU Denver’s campus and across the CU System, expense reimbursement, event support, and other projects as needed. Working in tandem with the Executive Assistant, this person will take initiative to achieve goals and objectives, while maintaining confidentiality and supporting positive working relationships. The role requires strong organizational and project management skills, effective problem solving, and the ability to handle complex tasks under pressure. 

Assistant to the Chancellor 
What you will do:
•    Under the direction of the Executive Assistant to the Chancellor, oversee the Chancellor’s calendar with a strategic approach, ensuring engagements are meticulously reviewed, prioritized, and that all necessary materials are prepared in advance. 
•    Implement and maintain advanced systems to track and manage all scheduling requests, ensuring clear and timely communication with internal and external stakeholders. 
•    Efficiently manage and prioritize requests for the Chancellor’s time, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities. 
•    Conduct in-depth research, gather, organize, and synthesize information to create comprehensive briefings, ensuring the Chancellor is thoroughly prepared for all meetings and engagements. 
•    Oversee and coordinate all aspects of the Chancellor’s executive travel, including complex bookings and reservation management. 
•    Develop and implement processes to enhance the operational efficiency of the Chancellor’s Office. 
•    Draft and manage high-level correspondence and materials, handle sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion. 
•    Lead the planning and execution of key meetings and events, including logistics, room reservations, and catering, in collaboration with the Executive Assistant to the Chancellor and other senior officials. 
•    Oversee general office administration and operations, including facility management, supplies inventory, timesheets, expense reports, memberships, and subscriptions. 
•    Foster strong partnerships with various admini