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The Federal College Work-Study Program (CWSP) and Naropa Student Employment Program (NSEP) are collectively referred to as "work-study" and are administered by the Department of Human Resources in conjunction with the financial aid office. The Naropa Student Employment Program (NSEP) is a university-funded work program available to international students who qualify through the Financial Aid Office. The Federal College Work-Study Program (CWSP) is a federally funded work program.

In order to participate in the work-study program, you must have received a CWSP or NSEP award as part of your financial aid package. Also, you must have admitted to a specific academic program, and must be enrolled full time. Work-study students may hold only ONE position at a time.

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Business Service Center Attendant

Position Title: Business Service Center Attendant
Reports to: Business Service Center Manager
Department: Facilities
Hours/Week: 8-12 (Mon thru Fri)
FLSA: Work Study
Starting Salary: Level 1 $8.00

Job Summary:

The BSC Attendant is a level 1 position and may become a level 2 position after 8 months. This position provides customer service in a fun, fast paced environment and is responsible for completing a wide range tasks including simple to advanced copying, sorting and posting all university mail, selling business supplies, and providing additional business services.

Job Duties:

  • Provide customer service in the Business Service Center: faxing, mailing, supplies, scanning, copying, etc.
  • Record and sort incoming mail and packages
  • Post and allocate outgoing mail and packages
  • Make, charge and advise on a wide range of copy jobs, including booklet fold, sourcebook, transparency.
  • Provide miscellaneous finishing services: binding, laminating, folding, staple, and sort
  • Advise and charge departments for toner for printers, paper, letterhead, etc
  • Ensure cleanliness and organization of the Business Service Center
  • Any and all other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Copying and mailroom experience preferred
  • Driver’s License & ability to drive manual transmission preferred
  • Ability to maintain accuracy and composure in eventful, high paced environment
  • Computer skills and sense of humor recommended highly

Applications: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest to:

Treneater Horton
Naropa University
2130 Arapahoe Avenue
Boulder, CO 80302
E-mail: thorton@naropa.edu

POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED

More information may be found on the Naropa University website at http://www.naropa.edu.

Naropa University is actively engaged in creating an inclusive, diverse community and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  In keeping with our diversity initiatives, we welcome diverse applicants and applications from those who support diversity.

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Business Service Center Courier

Position Title: Business Service Center Courier
Reports to: Business Service Center Manager
Department: Facilities
Hours/Week: 10-15 (1-4:30 pm Mon thru Fri)
FLSA: Work Study
Starting Salary: Level 1 $8.00


Job Summary:

This position is responsible for linking Naropa campuses by providing interdepartmental mail, copying, secure delivery, as well as outgoing mail services. Every day, the courier travels to each campus, the post office, the fed ex store, and will occasionally run additional business service errands. The courier works bi-weekly with the Business and Finance department.

Job Duties:

  • Drive daily route between three campuses, and Post Office, bank, Federal Express as well as other locations by request
  • Maintain copy and mail supplies on all three campuses
  • Sort and deliver packages, inter-office mail, and standard mail as designated.
  • Ensure cleanliness of all campus mail rooms and delivery vehicles
  • Post outgoing USPS mail as necessary
  • Perform BSC customer service as needed, copying, posting mail, and other business services

Qualifications:

  • Valid Driver’s License and good driving record
  • Ability to drive a manual transmission
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Copying and mailroom experience preferred
  • Ability to maintain accuracy and composure in eventful, high paced environment
  • Computer skills and sense of humor recommended highly

Applications:

Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest to:

Treneater Horton
Naropa University
2130 Arapahoe Avenue
Boulder, CO 80302
E-mail: thorton@naropa.edu

POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED


More information may be found on the Naropa University website at http://www.naropa.edu.

Naropa University is actively engaged in creating an inclusive, diverse community and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  In keeping with our diversity initiatives, we welcome diverse applicants and applications from those who support diversity.

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GSP Administrative Assistant Level II

Position Title: GSP Administrative Assistant Level II
Reports to: GSP Administrative Coordinator
School: Graduate School of Psychology
Hours/Week: 10-15
Starting Salary: $9/hr

Job Summary:

This Level II position requires a student with excellent communication skills. This person is primarily responsible for providing administrative support and customer service to the students, staff, and faculty of the Graduate School of Psychology, as well as to prospective students and other visitors.

Job Duties:

  • Reception. Interacting with faculty, staff, students and visitors in a professional manner.
  • Answering telephone. Checking email.
  • Data entry, word processing and internet usage.
  • Helping the three GSP programs maintain organized and efficient front desks.
  • Communicating with prospective students. Fielding inquiries about the three GSP programs.
  • Operating standard office equipment, including copy & fax machine.
  • Basic tasks involving confidentiality, such as filing student or employee documents or managing records.
  • Basic writing and editing skills, including simple development of documents, basic proofreading, and editing.
  • Basic skills related to organization, design, and execution of tasks.
  • Additional specific school duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Student must be awarded work study hours by the Financial Aid office.
  • Prior customer service experience.
  • Intermediate computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft software, the Internet, and general computer troubleshooting.
  • Basic clerical, organization, filing skills.
  • Attention to detail, strong communication skills, professionalism and good attendance.
  • Ability to be a focused self-starter.

Applications:

Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest to:


Graduate School of Psychology
Naropa University
2130 Arapahoe Avenue
Boulder, CO 80302
Attn: Chris Miguel-Nathan
E-mail: cmnathan@naropa.edu

Naropa University is actively engaged in creating an inclusive, diverse community and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  In keeping with our diversity initiatives, we welcome diverse applicants and applications from those who support diversity.

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Information Technology Assistant WS, Level II

Position Title: Information Technology Assistant WS
Hours/Week: 10 -15
Department: Information Technology
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Lead Technician
Wage Range: $9

Job Summary:

This position will assist the Information Technology Department with general office duties, installing software on PCs, troubleshooting tier 1 PC problems and basic PC repair.

Job Duties:

  • General PC setup/Software Installation
  • Basic PC repair/Troubleshooting
  • Answering helpdesk phone-calls and fielding basic troubleshooting over the phone.
  • Macromedia Contribute editing for Eropa.naropa.edu ?--This whole line can be eliminated.
  • Interfacing with customers (staff/faculty) here at Naropa

Qualifications:

  • 1-2 years experience in Computer Related Services (Hardware/software) + or at least strong familiarity with Windows XP and Windows 7
  • Have basic user support and customer service skills
  • Have basic clerical skills and be able to stay organized and pay attention to detail
  • Should be an independent worker, able to accomplish tasks with minimal supervision.
  • Must be able to lift and carry 40 LBs.
  • Employee may be asked to transport equipment to and from different Naropa campus. Assistance in this will be provided.

Applications:

Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest to:

Attention: Kash Hefley
Information Technology
2130 Arapahoe Avenue
Boulder, CO 80302
E-mail: khefley@naropa.edu

Naropa University is actively engaged in creating an inclusive, diverse community and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  In keeping with our diversity initiatives, we welcome diverse applicants and applications from those who support diversity.

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Transportation Assistant Level I

Position Title: Transportation Assistant Level 1
Starting Salary: Level 1 $8.00
Reports to: Transportation Coordinator
Department: Facilities
Hrs/Week: 10 – 15

Job Summary:

This position assists in the managing and enforcing all aspects of transportation and parking at the University while improving, researching and promoting the use of alternative forms of transportation. This position is in the Facilities department and reports to the Transportation Coordinator.

Job Duties Include:

  • Manage parking permit purchase process
  • Be an advocate to the community about alternative vehicular fuels and vehicular options. Promote all means and aspects of alternative transportation options for the Naropa community.
  • Monitor parking lots on Arapahoe Campus for improperly parked vehicles
  • Write Tickets as needed
  • Assist in research and development of alternative transportation at Naropa University.
  • Help prepare regularly scheduled deposits
  • Update and manage all Transportation databases in Excel
  • Update and stock the Bus Schedules at each Information Kiosk.
  • General maintenance of office to include organization of office supplies, desk, filing cabinets and computer files
  • Answer phone and record questions, concerns, grievances regarding transportation policies
  • Assist department with printing, photocopying, folding flyers, and mailings

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook are required.
  • Organizational skills with attention to detail, good verbal and written communication skills, initiative, professionalism, and enthusiasm for learning are required.
  • Must have demonstrated commitment to promoting alternative transportation.
  • Ability to set and enforce policy with a wide variety of University constituents including students, staff and visitors.
  • Valid Driver’s License and clean driving record preferred.
  • Ability to operate manual transmission very helpful.
  • Position is housed in an office with stair access only. Position infrequently requires heavy lifting (50 lbs). Position requires weathering of elements for extended periods, up to two hours at a time.

Applications:

Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest to:

Naropa University
Transportation Department
2130 Arapahoe Avenue
Boulder, CO 80302
Phone: (303) 245-4743
E-mail: thorton@naropa.edu

POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED

More information may be found on the Naropa University homepage at www.naropa.edu, Employment link.

Naropa University is actively engaged in creating an inclusive, diverse community and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  In keeping with our diversity initiatives, we welcome diverse applicants and applications from those who support diversity.

 

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Stage Crew Apprentice

Position Title: Stage Crew Apprentice

Hours/Week:30–70/term
Department: Performing Arts Center (PAC)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports to: PAC Administrative Coordinator

Wage Range: $8-$10/hour

Job Summary:


Term One: apprentices will rotate stage crew positions of assistant stage manager,

light board operator, sound board operator, electrics and backstage crew positions.


Term Two: apprentices will select an area of focus in lighting, sound, stage management or videography.


Term Three: apprentices will continue concentration on a selected focus and senior

apprentices will be encouraged to develop well-rounded production management skills. Working hours in this term will include organizational and/or design preparation time as well as in-theater working time.


Term Four: apprentices will be asked to serve as Production Managers, coordinating and running a full stage production (i.e. theater, music or dance concert) from start to finish (i.e. initial design, planning and coordination through production and strike). Often we will offer a senior apprentice a position on the Summer Performance Arts Series.

Job Duties:


• Stage management
• Space, sound and light design
• Archive videography
• Sound engineering
• Light hang and focus
• Setting up and striking scaffolding, risers, chairs and sound systems

Qualifications:


• Desire to work as a member of a team
• Interest in learning the art of theater production through experience
• Ability to do heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs., occassionally)
• Be humble enough to mop the floor
• Self-motivated, reliable, energetic and detail oriented
• Position requires ability to climb stairs and scaffolding
• PAC will be asking ALL crew members for a ONE OR TWO YEAR COMMITMENT

Applications: Application review begins immediately and continues until position is filled.

Qualified candidates should send a résumé and letter of interest to:
E-mail: employment@naropa.edu


More information may be found on the Naropa University homepage at www.naropa.edu.

Naropa University is actively engaged in creating an inclusive, diverse community and is

proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. In keeping with our diversity initiatives, we

encourage applications from persons of historically under-represented groups and those who

support diversity.

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AmeriCorps Coordinator Level III


Position Title: AmeriCorps Coordinator, Level III
Hours/Week: 10-15                     
Department: Student Administrative Services
Reports to: Nancy Morrell
Wage Range: $10-$11.50


Job Summary:

The Student Administrative Services department is looking for a new AmeriCorps Coordinator to begin training immediately.  AmeriCorps is a federally-funded program that provides educational grant support to students who participate in volunteer and civic work in their communities.  Naropa is a participating campus in the Campus Compact Corps program, which is administered by the Colorado Campus Compact in Denver. Naropa typically enrolls 60-75 AmeriCorps members per school year.  The new AmeriCorps Coordinator will work to increase and sustain Naropa students’ participation in AmeriCorps and Colorado Campus Compact, act as a liaison between the Americorps program and members, maintain a database of AmeriCorps members, build and maintain existing Community Partnerships, and build new community partnerships.  Hours and schedules are flexible and to be negotiated with the supervisor. 

Position to be filled during spring semester so new coordinator can receive necessary training with current coordinator before transition.

Job Duties:

  • Recruit and enroll new AmeriCorps members on campus
  • Maintain and improve contact with and support for existing AmeriCorps members throughout their term of service
  • Maintain a database of AmeriCorps members and their hours
  • Communicate and implement all program policies and changes thereof
  • Guide AmeriCorps members through the enrollment and exit processes
  • Maintain and improve contact with the AmeriCorps CSC Program office at Regis University, Denver
  • Engage with community non-profit, educational, and government organizations
  • Research and prepare grant and budget materials
  • Attend and participate in several program trainings and meetings per year
  • Maintain and improve marketing strategies to increase campus awareness of and enrollment in program
  • Participate in campus events and information fairs
  • Organize and facilitate information and orientation sessions with applicable academic programs


Qualifications:

  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and take initiative on tasks
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Experience in and dedication to community organizing, outreach, and contemplative civic engagement
  • A commitment to and celebration of campus and community diversity
  • A willingness to learn
  • A willingness to be responsible and accountable for job tasks
  • Demonstrated ability to successfully balance extracurricular activities and school


Applications:  

Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest to:

Attention: Nancy Morrell
Student Administrative Services
2130 Arapahoe Avenue
Boulder, CO  80302
Email: nancym@naropa.edu

More information may be found on the Naropa University website at www.naropa.edu.


Naropa University is actively engaged in creating an inclusive, diverse community and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  In keeping with our diversity initiatives, we welcome diverse applicants and applications from those who support diversity.

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Student Administrative Services Assistant Level I

Position Title: Student Administrative Services Assistant Level I

Hours/Week: 10
Department: Student Administrative Services

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Joni Fraser

Wage Range: $8.00/hour

Job Summary:

This position requires a student with excellent communication skills and multitasking abilities. This person is primarily responsible for providing administrative support and customer service for Student Administrative services.

Job Duties:

  • Reception. Interacting with faculty, staff, students and visitors in a professional manner.
  • Answering telephone. Checking email.
  • Data entry, word processing and internet usage.
  • Maintain organized and efficient front desk.
  • Communicating with prospective students and welcoming them.
  • Directing student traffic to admissions, financial aid, tuition cashier, registration, etc. as necessary.
  • Operating standard office equipment, including copy & fax machine.
  • Basic tasks involving confidentiality, such as filing student or employee documents or managing records.
  • Basic writing and editing skills, including simple development of documents, basic proofreading, and editing.
  • Basic skills related to organization, design, and execution of tasks.
  • Additional departmental duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • College experience preferred
  • Experience in customer service, reception, or office environment
  • Demonstrated interpersonal and administrative skills
  • Demonstrated communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Demonstrated MS Word, Excel, and Outlook experience
  • Ability to lift 30lbs

Applications:

Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest to:

Attention: Joni Fraser
Student Administrative Services
2130 Arapahoe Avenue
Boulder, CO 80302
Fax: (303) 546-3536
E-mail: jfraser@naropa.edu

More information may be found on the Naropa University homepage at www.naropa.edu.

Naropa University is actively engaged in creating an inclusive, diverse community and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. In keeping with our diversity initiatives, we encourage applications from persons of historically under-represented groups and those who support diversity.

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Student Sustainability Coordinator Level II


Position Title: Student Sustainability Coordinator (SSC) Level 2
Reports to: Director of Facilities and Operations
Department: Facilities
Hours/Week: 10-12
FLSA: Work Study
Starting Salary: $9.00/hr

Job Summary:
The SSC provides support for the Green Team and the Director of Facilities and Operations (Green Team Chair) in advancing climate action and just sustainability at Naropa.

Job Duties:

  • Serve in a student seat on the Green Team
  • Help create agendas for Green Team meetings
  • Update Climate Action Plan (CAP) as needed/on annual basis
  • Conduct annual Greenhouse Gas (GHG) inventory for Naropa and synthesize with older data to track progress toward climate neutrality and ensure compliance with ACUPCC
  • Assist with Earth Day and Campus Sustainability Day planning and execution
  • Assist with updating institutional data for Sierra Club and Princeton Review using Campus Sustainability Data Collector
  • Encourage and maintain dialogue with Diversity Office around just sustainability
  • Engage environmental student groups
  • Advance Green Team projects and priorities as needed and time allows
  • Any and all other duties as assigned


Minimum Qualifications:

  • Current Naropa student in good standing
  • Workstudy award


Applications:
Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest to:

Aaron Cook
Director of Facilities and Operations
Naropa University
2130 Arapahoe Avenue
Boulder, CO 80302
E-mail: acook@naropa.edu


Naropa University is actively engaged in creating an inclusive, diverse community and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. In keeping with our diversity initiatives, we welcome diverse applicants and applications from those who support diversity.

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