JILA Assistant:

JILA, a joint institute of the University of Colorado and NIST, is seeking a full-time, highly motivated, enthusiastic, and very detail-oriented administrative employee to work in a fast-paced multitasking environment. Duties include organizing highly complex travel arrangements, interfacing with a variety of specialized database programs, reconciling official accounting statements, resolving accounting discrepancies, creating detailed financial reports, and handling the administrative aspects of hiring and relocating new personnel. The Candidate must have a bachelor’s degree — Accounting or Business Administration is preferred. In addition, the candidate must have strong verbal and written communication skills, exceptional computer skills with a wide variety of database software, the ability to function independently, a great deal of personal motivation and pride in work products, and a passion for working with and manipulating highly detailed accounting data.

Application Procedure: Send resume, cover letter, and three references to:

ATTN: Executive Officer, JILA
University of Colorado
440 UCB
Boulder, CO 80309


No Phone calls, please.

For more information about JILA, please see About JILA. The University of Colorado at Boulder conducts background checks for all final applicants. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.