The University of Northern Colorado (UNC) is a public research university in the state of Colorado with more than 12,000 graduate and undergraduate students. The faculty and staff add another 1,400 members to the UNC community. UNC is a multipurpose institution offering a wide range of graduate and undergraduate degree programs in six academic colleges: Humanities and Social Sciences, Monfort College of Business, Education and Behavioral Sciences, Natural and Health Sciences, Performing and Visual Arts, and University Libraries. The University offers more than 2,000 academic courses.

One of the major priorities of the campus is the implementation of the University strategic plan: Rowing not Drifting 2030. The University of Northern Colorado is Colorado's leader in education. UNC sets the standard and models innovative strategies focused on the holistic growth, development, and life-long success of our students - this is how we define a Students First university.

Rowing, Not Drifting 2030 guides our direction and aspirations for the next decade of serving students and our community. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, the University of Northern Colorado will be the institution the state looks to as the future of higher education. Our students will experience a personalized education grounded in liberal arts and infused with the critical and creative inquiry; establish relationships with faculty and staff that nurture individual development; gain the skills and knowledge that provide upward mobility among alumni; and share a commitment to the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Our vision takes shape in the form of five elements that serve as our foundation over the next ten years in support of and service to our students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community.

As you consider joining our community, it is important to know that UNC is dedicated to strengthening and advancing our collective work related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We develop and learn more together with a diverse team. To achieve this, diversity for us represents differing perspectives, thoughts, and experiences. We value the individuality of the human distinctions of our staff because these distinctions benefit students, our community, and each other. We expect members of our community to stretch their learning edges about race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. This is a significant way to honor the intersectionality of our university community. We appreciate the diverse contributions every individual makes to the UNC community. When you join the UNC community, you can expect to be part of a growing inclusive, innovative, and equity-minded community that requires broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students, and community partners.

The position requires the physical capabilities associated with a typical office environment: frequent use of a computer, prolonged periods of sitting, walking or driving around the campus to attend meetings and events, occasional light lifting.

The Executive Assistant to the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs provides high level executive support to the provost and the office of the provost, including calendar management, meeting and event logistics, meeting support, and oversight of routine office operations. Working independently, this position oversees the provost's administrative affairs, working with highly sensitive and confidential information. The executive assistant has primary responsibility for coordinating the schedule and agenda for the provost, ensuring the provost's time is allocated appropriately between strategic initiatives and operations while maintaining regular engagement with direct reports and colleagues across the division. This position requires extensive coordination with deans, AVPs, cabinet executive assistants, and ASC staff members. The executive assistant must make independent decisions and practice sound judgment, and be especially attuned to the provost's preferences and decision-making style in order to act according to their direction and keep them well informed. The executive assistant serves as a trusted resource for all colleagues and an astute, professional, and knowledgeable representative of the provost and division.

70% Executive Support to the Provost

30% Management of and Support for the Office of the Provost

Bachelor's degree or equivalent and appropriate work experience.
Five years of progressively responsible experience, ideally in an office setting.

Experience working in higher education.
Experience working in academic affairs.
Experience providing executive-level support.

Attach resume, cover letter, and a list of references electronically. Review of applications will begin on July 11, 2022.

Salary range is $65,894-$73,600. Benefits available include health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, as well as a selection of several defined contribution retirement plans. Dependents and spouses of UNC Employees who are employed at 0.5 FTE or above are eligible for undergraduate dependent tuition grants of up to 50%. These tuition grants will cover in-state tuition charges. Further requirements may exist. Other benefits may be available based on position.

Satisfactory completion of a background check, educational check, and authorization to work in the United States is required after a conditional offer of employment has been made. The successful candidate must submit original transcripts within one (1) month of hire.


Required Notice: In compliance with the Clery Act, the most recent University of Northern Colorado Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available online (https://www.unco.edu/police/clery/security-report.aspx) and a paper copy can be requested at the UNC Police Department. This report contains crime statistics and policy statements related to safety, conduct processes and Title IX investigations.


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