Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $53,000.00 - $59,550.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Flexible
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
retirement plans
Life insurance
Paid Time Off
Job Description
Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) is a vibrant and diverse public university established in 1965 to provide higher education opportunities to students whose life experiences and paths do not fit the traditional mold. As the third largest public institution of higher education in Colorado, MSU Denver serves over 16,000 students and is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment that values community, access, diversity, respect, and excellence (CADRE values). Recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution and the only Seal of Excelencia certified institution in Colorado, MSU Denver serves the most diverse undergraduate student population and the highest percentage of first-generation students in the state. The university’s mission to provide affordable, flexible, and holistic education equips students with the skills necessary for career and life success by grounding their education in multicultural and global perspectives.
The Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology at MSU Denver offers comprehensive academic programs including Bachelor of Science degrees in Criminal Justice and Criminology, Cybersecurity, and a Master of Science in Cybersecurity, along with graduate-level Cybersecurity certificates. The department is dedicated to preparing professionals who are critically educated, socially intelligent, ethically aware, and culturally sensitive. Staff and faculty embody these values, providing equitable, inclusive, and student-centered support.
The Office Manager and Events Coordinator position within the Department of Criminal Justice & Criminology is a full-time, exempt role with a hybrid work schedule requiring 60% in-person presence on campus. This pivotal role supports the department's operations, event planning, marketing efforts, and student employee management. The Office Manager and Events Coordinator serves as the primary point of contact for department inquiries and operations and reports directly to the department chair. Working collaboratively with the Department Operations Manager and Cybersecurity Program Manager, this position ensures seamless departmental functioning across multiple academic programs.
Responsibilities encompass managing front desk operations, handling departmental communications, coordinating events such as career fairs, open houses, convocations, K-12 visits, and other special programs. The role also includes maintaining departmental calendars, managing facilities access, and liaising with IT to resolve minor technical issues. Additional duties include supporting faculty and students with academic advising logistics, managing student employment, including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance evaluation of student workers. The role also involves contributing to department marketing and outreach through social media and website management, developing promotional materials in collaboration with graphic designers, and maintaining an alumni database.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills along with technological proficiency, including experience with Microsoft Office Suite and an ability to learn new software and systems quickly. The position offers a competitive salary range from $53,000 to $59,550 per year and is eligible for MSU Denver’s comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, vision, and dental coverage, tuition reimbursement, retirement plans, and more.
MSU Denver prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusion, striving to create an environment where every community member experiences belonging and the opportunity to succeed both personally and professionally. The university encourages applicants who align with these values and who are committed to contributing to its mission to apply for the Office Manager and Events Coordinator position. This role is essential in supporting the department’s mission to develop ethically informed and culturally adept graduates ready to make meaningful contributions in their fields.
The Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology at MSU Denver offers comprehensive academic programs including Bachelor of Science degrees in Criminal Justice and Criminology, Cybersecurity, and a Master of Science in Cybersecurity, along with graduate-level Cybersecurity certificates. The department is dedicated to preparing professionals who are critically educated, socially intelligent, ethically aware, and culturally sensitive. Staff and faculty embody these values, providing equitable, inclusive, and student-centered support.
The Office Manager and Events Coordinator position within the Department of Criminal Justice & Criminology is a full-time, exempt role with a hybrid work schedule requiring 60% in-person presence on campus. This pivotal role supports the department's operations, event planning, marketing efforts, and student employee management. The Office Manager and Events Coordinator serves as the primary point of contact for department inquiries and operations and reports directly to the department chair. Working collaboratively with the Department Operations Manager and Cybersecurity Program Manager, this position ensures seamless departmental functioning across multiple academic programs.
Responsibilities encompass managing front desk operations, handling departmental communications, coordinating events such as career fairs, open houses, convocations, K-12 visits, and other special programs. The role also includes maintaining departmental calendars, managing facilities access, and liaising with IT to resolve minor technical issues. Additional duties include supporting faculty and students with academic advising logistics, managing student employment, including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance evaluation of student workers. The role also involves contributing to department marketing and outreach through social media and website management, developing promotional materials in collaboration with graphic designers, and maintaining an alumni database.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills along with technological proficiency, including experience with Microsoft Office Suite and an ability to learn new software and systems quickly. The position offers a competitive salary range from $53,000 to $59,550 per year and is eligible for MSU Denver’s comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, vision, and dental coverage, tuition reimbursement, retirement plans, and more.
MSU Denver prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusion, striving to create an environment where every community member experiences belonging and the opportunity to succeed both personally and professionally. The university encourages applicants who align with these values and who are committed to contributing to its mission to apply for the Office Manager and Events Coordinator position. This role is essential in supporting the department’s mission to develop ethically informed and culturally adept graduates ready to make meaningful contributions in their fields.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or a combination of education and relevant experience that are equal to a full bachelor’s degree
- Two or more years in office management, administrative support, front desk, or related professional area
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or a combination of education and relevant experience that are equal to a full bachelor’s degree
- Two or more years in office management, administrative support, front desk, or related professional area
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask
- Strong computer and technological proficiency with the ability to learn new systems, software, and tools
- Proficiency in using office equipment
- Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
- Ability to build positive relationships and demonstrate commitment to collegiality and mutual respect
Job Duties
- Serve as primary point of contact for department inquiries from students, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders
- Manage department front desk operations and visitor reception, such as answering phones, responding to emails, providing prospective student information, and greeting visitors
- Coordinate facilities access and use authorization
- Maintain office supplies and equipment
- Manage department calendar, and classroom and meeting room reservations
- Handle departmental correspondence and communications
- Troubleshoot minor computer issues and serve as assistant liaison with IT to resolve issues
- Coordinate with the Department Operations Manager and Cybersecurity Program Manager to support events and marketing across all degree and certificate programs and multiple student groups
- Assist with scheduling departmental meetings, vendor and visitor visits, executive briefings, cross-collaborations with other academic and administrative departments, and stakeholders and constituents as needed
- Plan and coordinate department events including, but not limited to, career fairs, open house, convocation, K-12 visits, and special programs
- Work with department chair and faculty to promote the department via website, social media, and marketing materials
- Serve as the department webmaster for social media and websites and provide updates and important information to the department
- Collaborate with graphic designers to design and edit department information packets, brochures, and promotional materials
- Manage event logistics including venue setup, catering, attendance tracking, and post event surveys
- Create and maintain alumni database
- Assist in email campaigns, texting, or automated/scheduled messages for prospective students, parents, counselors, and other audiences
- Participate in college-wide meetings regarding recruitment, marketing, and student support
- Provide support to students regarding program requirements and processes
- Assist with student advising logistics and appointment scheduling
- Support faculty with course materials and administrative needs
- Coordinate with academic advisors and maintain student records
- Assist with registration processes and course information
- Write job descriptions and ensure they are posted on the university student jobs online board
- Interview and hire student employees, including verifying work-study eligibility and awards
- Train and supervise student employees, including establishing and overseeing work schedules
- Track student earnings to ensure they do not exceed award amounts
- Conduct student employee performance evaluations
- Approve timesheets in accordance with proper Human Resources policies
- Support department special initiatives and projects as assigned
- Assist with departmental reporting and data collection as needed
- Participate in university and department committees as appropriate
Job Criteria
Experience
No experience required
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