What are the responsibilities and job description for the Professional Staff Assistant to the Director of Public Safety Department position at Colorado Mesa University?
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Professional Staff Assistant to the Director of Public Safety Department
ABOUT THIS POSITION
Summary:
The Professional Staff Assistant to the Director of the Public Safety Department is responsible to assist with all aspects of the day-to-day operations of the Public Safety Department. The Professional Staff Assistant will assist in developing, directing, and coordinating daily operations by providing administrative assistance to the Director. Operations include responding to student, faculty/instructor, and business partner concerns; maintaining student, faculty, and partner records; scheduling academic courses; and ensuring compliance with all Colorado POST Board standards and requirements. This position is a dynamic role that will require experience in a variety of areas. Qualified candidates will have a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education. This is a part time position that requires being present for twenty hours a week.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Provides professional assistance to the Director of the Public Safety Department. Includes the authority to make and commit to administrative decisions on behalf of the Director in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Administers the scheduling of faculty/instructors in the Public Safety Department, including full time, part-time adjunct, and volunteer positions.
Acts as liaison with Public Safety Department advisory boards, including coordination of semi-annual meetings.
Fosters CMU Tech’s strong partnership, collaboration, and communication with all public safety agency partners.
Administers recruitment and applications of prospective POST academy students.
Plans, organizes, and executes events and activities for the Public Safety Department, including orientations and graduations.
Ensures compliance with all Colorado POST Board standards and requirements, and keeps Director apprised of potential changes to those standards.
Assists Director with administrative duties related to the Colorado Law Enforcement Training Center (CLETC) technical committee.
Assists Public Safety Director with management of financial operations, including preparation and submission of all program budgets, purchase requests, and assignment preps for part-time employees.
Maintains all Public Safety Department records.
Ensures FERPA policies are followed for any communication regarding students. Reviews, analyzes, and comprehends sensitive and legal/confidential materials in the Public Safety Department (e.g., FERPA). Advises and manages dissemination and coordination of such matters, utilizing correct protocols. Understands the role of FERPA in this environment.
Administration, scheduling, and representation of CMU Tech and the Public Safety Department with appropriate local, regional, and state-level organizations.
Assists in the preparation of annual reports on program enrollment, cost of operation, and further action proposals.
Helps field and resolve complaints and problems originating from students and instructors.
Minimum Qualifications Required:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Four (4) years of related experience in office/project management
- Proficient with all Microsoft Office Suite applications to include Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.
- Excellent organizational skills due to multiple assignments and fluctuating priorities.
- Must be detail-oriented and have the ability to communicate effectively and clearly both verbally and in writing.
- Assistance with budget.
Salary: $18.60 - 20.67. Commensurate with education and experience. Excellent health and retirement benefits package: Click here for more information!
Department: Colorado Mesa University
Employment Type: Administrative (0.5 FTE)
HOW TO APPLY
Application Deadline: To ensure full consideration, complete applications must be received by 4/27/2025.
How to Apply: Applicants will be asked to complete an online application by creating a profile and then providing personal and demographic information. In addition, please be prepared to upload a:
• Cover letter
• Resume
• Include the name, phone number, email address and relationship of at least three professional references who can attest to your ability to perform the job you are applying for. Professional references should include at least one current or former supervisor. Professional reference may also include current or former employers, colleagues or other professionals who have first-hand knowledge and can recommend you for employment.
• Copy of transcripts for all degrees completed (if your transcripts include a social security number or birthdate, please redact that information before uploading the document. Official transcripts will be required upon hire)
Direct Inquiries Contact: Michael Diehl, mdiehl@coloradomesa.edu
ABOUT COLORADO MESA UNIVERSITY
A comprehensive university in Grand Junction, Colorado Mesa University provides exceptional educational opportunities on a state-of-the-art campus. As western Colorado’s largest university, CMU serves students on its main campus in Grand Junction, its satellite campus in Montrose, its technical college, CMU Tech, and via online offerings.
Colorado Mesa University serves as the primary intellectual and cultural center of western Colorado and promotes the exchange of ideas that are of regional, national, and international importance. Founded in 1925, it is a dynamic university enrolling 10,000 students at the associate, baccalaureate, and graduate levels.
At the heart of the CMU experience is an integrative and experiential approach to higher education that encourages students to think differently and empowers them to challenge assumptions. CMU brings students together with expert scholars and thinkers from different disciplines to make connections between ideas and gain the skills to solve the unstructured, complex problems they will encounter in life. Our focus is on providing quality academic programs, built on a strong liberal arts core that supports students' interests and regional employment needs, as well as technical programs that respond to vocational workforce demands.
The Grand Valley is home to some of the best outdoor recreation in the state of Colorado and you will not have to fight traffic and crowds to enjoy it. CMU is surrounded by the Grand Mesa, Book Cliffs, and the Colorado National Monument. We have world-class mountain biking, rock climbing, hiking, rafting, and a mountain resort that’s less than 45 minutes from campus for skiing, snowboarding, and cross-country skiing. Living and working in Grand Junction, you will be able to explore one of Colorado’s best kept secrets.
Colorado Mesa University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and who have a demonstrated commitment to improving the levels of access and success for underrepresented students within higher education.
Colorado Mesa University is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history. Applicant must be able to verify U.S. employment eligibility. Colorado Mesa University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a culturally diverse faculty, staff and student body. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact the CMU Human Resources Office by phone or email. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and the type of accommodation needed.
Salary : $19 - $21
