Administrative Specialist - Variable Hour Not Benefit Eligible

JOB LOCATION

15151 E Alameda Pkwy Aurora, Colorado 80012-1555

City of Aurora, Colorado

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.
 
Why Work for Aurora?

• Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
• Diverse community
• Competitive total compensation package
• Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
• Light rail station minutes away
• On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
• Access to innovation workspaces

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Salary to be commensurate with experience

The hiring range for this position $23.84 - $29.80/hourly

This is classified as VHNE (Variable Hour Non-Benefit Employee), where the selected candidate will work 27 - 30 hours per week. This position does not provide medical benefits. This position earns sick leave in accordance with the Healthy Families and Workplace Act. This position would work 9am-3pm, but schedule would vary based on department need.

The deadline to submit applications is January 28, 2026. Please note, The City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first come, first-serve basis; as soon as we determine to have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice.

OVERVIEW OF POSITION / DEPARTMENT 

Provides general administrative support and performs complex clerical duties for the Human Resources Department. 

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Responsible for handling all front desk reception and administrative duties, including greeting customers, answering phones, Human Resources inquiries, distributing mail and scheduling meetings. 

• Responsible for issuing new or replacement employee badges 

• Scheduling, plan meetings and appointments for the Director and Deputy Director of Human Resources 

• Assist in planning department events, meetings, luncheons, and employee team building activities 

• Types and processes a variety of materials including correspondence, memoranda, reports and other documents related to the Human Resources function. 

• Performs purchasing duties and tracks spending plan for the department. 

• Manages office supplies as well as repair and maintenance for office equipment. 

• Directs internal and external customers to appropriate party 

• Sorting and distributing communications in a timely manner 

• Maintain trusting relationships with suppliers, customers and employees 

• Performs additional duties as assigned 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS