Administrative Assistant III - Campus Operations and Construction

Pay Range

$24.45 - $34.23

About the role

Salary Note: Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.

Department Information

Western Colorado University is a residential, public university with an enrollment of 3,000 students who come from across Colorado and all fifty states. Faculty and staff members share a strong commitment to personalized education with the liberal arts as its core. They are student-oriented, collegial, energetic, and engaged in the campus and community.

The curriculum provides flexibility where experiential learning and interdisciplinary approaches are valued. The University is located in Gunnison, Colorado, a rural community 200 miles southwest of Denver. At an elevation of 7,700 feet in the southern Rocky Mountains, the Gunnison Valley provides exceptional year-round outdoor recreational opportunities.

Employees have chosen Western because of the quality of life combined with rewarding careers.

Employee Benefits

• Colorado PERA retirement
• Voluntary participation in 401(k), 457, and 403(b) retirement plans
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (with generous employer premium contributions)
• Basic life insurance coverage (at no cost)
• Optional life insurance for employees and their families
• Short-term disability coverage (at no cost)
• Optional long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending plans
• Employer contributions to a qualified Health Savings Account
• 11 paid state holidays per year
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• An annual campus health fair with free biometric/blood screenings, free flu shots, and other free screening services available
• Discounted memberships to the campus fieldhouse and fitness center
• Employee and dependent tuition benefits after one year of employment

Description of Job

About Campus Operations and Construction

Campus Operations is responsible for the creation and maintenance of on-campus environments that foster academic and research excellence. Our team provides information and assistance with the key shop, building maintenance work orders, environmental services, groundskeeping, van rentals and driver certification classes.

Job Duties

• Completes purchasing and accounting for the Campus Operations/Facilities department: Analyzes purchase requests to determine the type of acquisition and the accuracy of information provided; Receives quotes and estimates from vendors; Requests estimates and bids for services; Issues requisitions for purchases, or purchases directly with a university procurement card, and reconciles all purchases; Updates budget monthly for facilities operating, capital equipment, travel, safety, and student work-study costs
• Provides general administrative, office, and clerical support
• Operate the Campus Operations/Facilities service center: Clarifies and interprets work requests to assign tasks appropriately; Resolves facility complaints or problems experienced by other campus departments; Determines whether a work request is routine, priority, or emergency and routes emergencies immediately to appropriate contact; Explains facilities projects, maintenance, outages, or emergency situations to the campus community; Coordinates schedules with sub-contractors and/or campus departments for facility-related projects.
• Provides support with state capital and controlled maintenance projects, including communications, requests for proposals, and contract management; Issues reports to the OSA (Office of the State Architect) as needed
• Conducts Facilities inventory on a regular basis
• Reevaluates office and operational procedures to simplify and automate tasks for greater efficiency.
• Develops preventative maintenance schedules for equipment and buildings utilizing the campus work request system.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience Only: Three (3) 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 three (3) years. If you wish education to be considered for minimum qualifications, please attach related documentation (such as an unofficial copy of transcripts, certification of program completion, etc.) to your application. This documentation may also be emailed to or faxed to.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated competence with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and other office productivity software
• Experience with purchasing, receiving, inventory, and expense management
• Experience using centralized IT systems to manage budgets, purchasing, and expenses (e.g., Workday, etc.)
• Experience with accounting, budget, and contract management
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Attention to detail

• Application Deadline is Friday, November 13, 2026.
• Relevant experience must be clearly documented on the application. Part-time work will be prorated.
• When submitting the initial employment application/materials for this position, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an education institution or program.

Pay and benefits

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 your entire work history within the State Classified System, including at Institutions of Higher Education, is indicated in your application so that your time-in-series can be calculated accurately.

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a Colorado Resident at the time of application.
• The selected candidate must pass a criminal background check.

Appeal Rights

If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director. An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative.

This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department's action.

For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.

Supplemental Information: Residency Requirment

Our state constitution requires that applicants for classified positions must be current residents of Colorado AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION.

Comparative Analysis Process

Please be aware the application review is based solely upon the information provided in your application. Therefore, it is imperative that you provide extensive detail in these sections of your application. You should specifically address how, and in what capacity, your qualifications satisfy the minimum requirements of this position.