CSRA Administrative Assistant

Job Summary

The Construction Safety Research Alliance (CSRA) welcomes applications for an Administrative Assistant. This full-time position provides high‑level administrative and operational support to ensure efficient execution of financial processes, membership engagement support, internal coordination, university liaison activities, research team and board meeting logistics, recordkeeping, data management, and the annual CSRA Safety Summit. The Administrative Assistant III implements processes, manages logistics, coordinates communications, and supports day‑to‑day administrative operations that advance the CSRA’s mission and enhance its engagement with industry and university partners.

This position is based on the University of Colorado Boulder campus and requires in‑person work. A hybrid arrangement may be considered in the future.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

The Construction Safety Research Alliance (CSRA) is the largest industry‑funded academic‑led construction safety research collaboration in North America. Membership currently comprises over 100 donating Research Member and Member companies with a combined workforce of over one million direct employees and total turnover of over $9 trillion. The vision of the CSRA is to eliminate serious incidents and fatalities in the construction industry through transformative research and defensible science.

The CSRA supports approximately six research teams, each with approximately thirty industry professionals and 3–4 academic researchers. This participatory research model integrates the domain expertise of the industry with the scientific expertise of the CU academic team. Research findings are presented at an annual Safety Summit and disseminated through diverse publications including academic peer‑reviewed journals and industry trade magazines. The CSRA is an internationally recognized and renowned construction safety research organization.

• Review institutional financial logs and generate regular reports specific to CSRA spending to track expended, committed, and available funds, supporting informed budgeting and strategic decision‑making.
• Complete required CU Boulder financial trainings to remain current with university fiscal policies and procedures.
• Liaise with the University’s finance team to ensure vendors, collaborators, and service providers are paid correctly and in a timely manner.
• Assist with financial documentation, reconciliation, and tracking related to CSRA initiatives and events.

• Maintain the CSRA website to ensure accuracy, usability, accessibility, and optimal performance.
• Support the development and production of research‑to‑practice outputs, outreach materials, and other communications that advance the CSRA’s mission.
• Coordinate procurement of branded products to maintain strong and consistent CSRA visibility.

• Coordinate logistics for research team meetings, leadership meetings, and related events.
• Manage calendar invitations and communications related to research teams and associated activities (email, phone, and other platforms).
• Ensure meeting spaces are reserved and properly stocked with necessary supplies, technology, and meals as appropriate.
• Communicate expectations, updates, or procedural changes to meeting participants.
• Support CSRA leadership in the planning and execution of the annual CSRA Safety Summit and other major events.
• Attend research team meetings to assist with setup and address logistical questions or issues as they arise.

• Complete on‑ and off‑campus errands in support of CSRA operations.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with campus and external partners to advance CSRA initiatives.
• Arrange and purchase guest travel for meetings and events, including…