Research , Critical Materials Innovation Hub; CMI

Position: Research Hourly Staff, Critical Materials Innovation Hub (CMI)
## Research Hourly Staff, Critical Materials Innovation Hub (CMI)
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August 1, 2026 (9 days left to apply) job requisition :
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** Engineering a world of possibilities
** The Critical Materials Innovation Hub (CMI) Research Center at Colorado School of Mines (Mines) is hiring for a part-time Research Hourly Staff employee. This position will be 15 hours per week for at least one year.

The Research Hourly Staff employee supports the activities of the CMI Deputy Director and the Education and the Workforce Development (EWD) Program Manager, as well as providing budget support for additional CMI researchers ponsibilities:
* Foster positive working relationships with colleagues at Ames National Lab
* CMI Winter Meeting:
Coordinate all aspects of the multi-day meeting for approximately 175 attendees and presenters. Planning begins in October and ends in mid-February.
* CMI monthly webinar series:
Schedule guests, set up the registration page, create introduction slides, provide technical support during the live events.
* Create travel authorizations and expense reports in Workday
* Assist with planning and logistics for various outreach events
* Participate in weekly EWD meetings
* Provide logistical support for the CMI internship program
* Support the purchasing activities of the EWD Program Manager for ongoing museum exhibit updates.
* Prepare and submit faculty and staff research contracts
* Hire and assist graduate and undergraduate student workers
* Prepare and review expense reports to assure research allowability and adherence to Mines policies and procedures
* Provide ad-hoc reports for the sponsor
* Update the website as needed
* Collaborate often with colleagues in the offices of Research Administration (ORA), Procurement, Graduate Studies (OGS), Human Resources, Mining, and Economics and Business

Minimum Qualifications:

* 3+ years administrative experience in creating expense reports, travel authorizations, updating budgets, and event planning
* Experience updating budget reports in Excel

Preferred Qualifications:

* Proficient in Microsoft Excel
* Experience with Workday HR and Finance Software
* Experience organizing large events
* Experience working in higher education
** About Mines & Golden, CO
** When the world looks for answers, the world looks to Mines.

Colorado School of Mines is a top-ranked public university solving the grand challenges facing our society, particularly those related to the Earth, energy and the environment. Founded in 1874 with specialties in mining and metallurgy, Mines’ scope and mission have continually expanded to meet the needs of industry and society. Today, we are the No. 36 public university in the nation, recognized for our innovation and undergraduate teaching in science, technology engineering and math (U.S. News and World Report, 2025).Mines

graduates are change makers, boundary breakers and problem solvers. Since our earliest days, a Mines education has been and continues to be a transformational opportunity, with one of the strongest returns on investment out there for talented STEM students of all backgrounds.  At the same time, Mines faculty members are pushing their fields in new directions, whether that’s manufacturing, space resources, quantum engineering, carbon capture or more.

Mines was recently classified as a R1 “Very High Activity” research institution by Carnegie, a notable feat for any university but particularly one of our size.

Are you looking for an inspiring, mission-driven workplace where you can contribute to solving the world’s problems and educating the next generation of change makers? Are you an individual who values a diverse and inclusive community, where our different perspectives, experiences and cultures enrich the educational and work experience?  Look to Mines.
** Hourly Rate**$32/hr for up to 15hrs/wk
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* How to Apply

**** Interested applicants should apply online as soon as possible but before Friday, July 31, 2026**. If you submit your application after this date, it may or may not be considered.  Applicants will be asked to complete an online…