Assistant to the Chair for Sociology

Job DescriptionPosition Summary
Our nationally and internationally-renowned Sociology faculty are accessible and committed to doing teaching and research that matter. We prepare our students to effectively examine how broad social structural processes connect and shape individual and group behavior and – simultaneously – how we as individuals together shape and structure broader processes of change.
https://sociology.colostate.edu/
The Assistant to the chair for sociology will provide direct support to the department chair by managing the chairs calendar, providing project support, and logistical support for faculty personnel processes. The Assistant will also coordinate travel processes serve as the building proctor, initial point of contact for general department issues, and coordinate department events.
Job Duties
Provide direct administrative, operational, and project support to the department chair.
Manage the chair’s calendar, including scheduling meetings, coordinating availability, preparing and distributing calendar invitations, reserving meeting spaces, and supporting meeting logistics.
Support chair-led department projects, strategic initiatives, organizational changes, communications, and special assignments.
Provide administrative and logistical support for faculty personnel processes, including tenure and promotion, reappointment, comprehensive review, annual evaluation, and merit processes.
Initiate and coordinate travel processes for faculty, staff, and graduate students, including traveler profiles, travel authorizations, and other required pre-travel documentation.
Serve as the department’s primary Building Proctor and liaison among building occupants, Facilities Management, Environmental Health Services, and other relevant university offices.
Serve as an initial point of contact for general department inquiries received by telephone, email, or in person.
Coordinate and support department events, lectures, colloquia, meetings, receptions, commencement activities, community gatherings, celebrations, and other department functions.
Line/Staff Authority (Supervision)
This position may supervise student hourly employees and indirectly contributes to assisting with many graduate students.
Conditions of Employment
Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
Minimum Qualifications
To be considered for this position, candidates must demonstrate in the application materials:
Experience Only: Two (2) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position
OR
Education and Experience: A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to two (2) years
If using Education: *Please note, unofficial or official transcripts must be attached with this application
Preferred Qualifications
The highly desired candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, abilities, personal characteristics, and experience directly related and critical to this position:
Demonstrated attention to detail
Written and verbal communication skills
Experience with Microsoft suite and ability to learn new administrative systems.
Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact with a wide range of people, including diverse communities, in a consistently welcoming and positive manner.
Strong event-planning, administrative, and organizational skills.
Experience with handling sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and take initiative.
Ability to manage multiple projects effectively and within set time frames and to prioritize competing demands;
Experience in higher education
Related state service
Salary Range$40,248-$48.300
Employee Benefits
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Application Information
Required Application Documents
To apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
Cover Letter, Resume/CV, TranscriptsApplication Instructions and Information
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Clearly outline dates of employment (Month & Year) for each position listed in the Work Experience section of your application. Human Resources must be able to evaluate your experience based on this information.
The Work Experience section is the only part of your application used to determine if minimum qualifications, as outlined in the job posting, have been met.
The application is the legal document on file; resumes will not be reviewed to determine minimum qualifications.
Incomplete Applications
Applications will not be considered if:
The Work Experience section is blank or lists “see resume.”
Job duties are missing for any listed position.
Month/Year employment dates are not included.
Notes
Appointment to the vacancy or vacancies represented by this announcement is expected to be made from the eligible list created. However, at the discretion of the appointing authority, the position(s) may be filled by another method of appointment for a valid, articulated business reason.
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Salary is commensurate with relevant experience and/or education and will be determined in accordance with State Classified compensation policies.
Current CSU employees should apply through the Jobs Hub in their Workday account.
For Current or Former Employees of the State of Colorado:
Per the requirements of the Step Pay Program implemented on July 1, 2024, any State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classification’s pay range, based on completed years in their current class series as of June 30.
All current and former State employees must ensure that their entire work history within the State Classified System, including at Institutions of Higher Education, is included in the application so that time-in-series can be accurately calculated.
Background Check Policy Statement
Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
EEO
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