ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT III

Administrative Assistant III

This position is only open to current residents of Colorado. Incumbent will be required to complete work for CDE within Colorado. Although the hiring freeze does not apply to the Colorado Department of Education, our agency is committed to acting in accordance with the objectives of the hiring freeze and only hiring positions that have been vetted and determined to be an essential need.

The Colorado Department of Education (CDE) provides leadership, resources, support, and accountability to the state's 178 school districts, 1,888 schools, over 53,000 teachers, and over 3,200 administrators to help them build capacity to meet the needs of the state's approximately 905,000 public school students. In addition, CDE provides structural and administrative support to the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind and the Charter School Institute. As the administrative arm of the State Board of Education, CDE is responsible for implementing state and federal education laws, disbursing state and federal funds, holding schools and districts accountable for performance, licensing all educators, and providing public transparency of performance and financial data.

The work we do is rewarding and impacts the students, families, educators, and communities across Colorado. Our leadership also promotes a culture that puts families and self-care as a priority. Along with meaningful work and an environment that puts employees first, the state also offers rich benefits that intend to make us an Employer of Choice!

Work Environment : Office hours are typically Mon-Fri, 8 am-5 pm. Extended hours during the evening or the weekend may be required by business needs. 5% Travel Within State of Colorado? A Remote (Home) office is required. Required to report to the work location per business needs. Essential Functions (ADAAA) LIGHT / Office environment : Required to sit, view a computer screen, and utilize a keyboard and mouse for extended periods of time. May be required to lift and move up to 10 lbs of force frequently or 20 lbs occasionally. Required lifting, bending, stooping, pushing, walking, etc. Light work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

Position Summary : This unit supports personnel serving students with exceptional educational needs. Technical assistance and programming support are available for students who have disabilities, are gifted and talented, and / or who are culturally or linguistically diverse. This unit administers both the state's Exceptional Children's Educational Act (ECEA) and the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) for children with disabilities The purpose of this position is to support the administration of grants and services of this work unit. This position exists to handle the administrative duties and responsibilities for the Office of Special Education in the Exceptional Student Services Unit and specifically the Access, Learning, and Literacy Team.

Major Duties and Responsibilities :

• Provide administrative support for trainings, meetings, and travel for the Office of Special Education's Access, Learning, and Literacy Team.
• Provide general office and administrative support for the Access, Learning, and Literacy Team and related program activities and grants administered by the Exceptional Students Services Unit.
• Support internal and external communication for the Exceptional Student Services Unit and Office of Special Education Access, Learning, and Literacy Team.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements : Experience Only : Three (3) years of relevant experience in administrative support.

Conditions of Employment : Must be willing and able to submit to the pre-screening process and pass a background check. Ability and willingness to independently determine, obtain means, and complete required travel (percentage 5%). Work extended schedule per business needs. Report to work location per business needs.

Complete Applications must include : Completed Online Application : Required - Submitted through our ATS. Cover Letter : Required - Attach. Resume : Required - Attach.

Failure to submit a complete application as defined above by the announcement close will result in your application being removed from consideration. Resumes and Cover Letters WILL NOT be reviewed for minimum qualification screening. 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 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.

Email Address : All correspondence regarding your status in the selection / examination process will be conducted via email. Include a working email address on your application; one that is checked often as time-sensitive correspondence such as exam information or notification will take place via email. Please set up your e-mail to accept messages from "state.co.us" and "info@governmentjobs.com" addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and / or review your junk mail and spam-filtered email.

Appeal Rights : If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position, you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board / State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination. Also, if you wish to challenge the selection and comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board / State Personnel Director within 10 days from the receipt of notice or knowledge of the action you are challenging. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at www.colorado.gov / spb. A standard appeal form is available at https : / / spb.colorado.gov / . If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action : Colorado State Personnel Board / State Personnel Director, Attn : Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax : 303-866-5038. Phone : 303-866-3300.

The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program.