| Location | Denver, CO |
| Salary | $63,000–$75,000 Per Year |
Executive Assistant to the Commissioner- Non-Classified
Salary
$63,000.00 - $75,000.00 Annually
Location
Denver Metro, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
02074-ExecAsst-OOC-0926
Department
Department of Education
Division
Office of the Commissioner
Opening Date
10/09/2026
Closing Date
10/23/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Primary Physical Work Address
Downtown/Denver Metro/ Required to report to the work location.
FLSA Status
Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
HR@cde.state.co.us
Salary Note
Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.
Type of Announcement
This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.
How To Apply
Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
Department Information
This position is not part of the classified personnel system; applications will be accepted from Residents and Non-Residents of Colorado.
Incumbent will be required to live in and complete work for CDE within Colorado.
Colorado Department of Education - What We Do
The Colorado Department of Education (CDE) provides leadership, resources, support, and accountability to the states 184 school districts, 1,886 schools, over 53,000 teachers, and over 3,200 administrators to help them build capacity to meet the needs of the states 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.
CDE is a values-based agency that serves students, parents, and the general public by protecting public trust through ensuring adherence to laws, strong stewardship of public funds, and accountability for student performance.
CDE strives to incorporate five core values that we uphold in our work internally and externally. If you come to CDE, be prepared to incorporate Integrity, Equity, Accountability, Trust, and commitment to Service in what you do.
Why Work For CDE
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!
The following is a summary of the benefits we offer:
A wide salary range is posted for this position, and any job offer is based upon a salary analysis to comply with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The salary analysis considers relevant experience, education, certifications, and state seniority relative to others performing substantially similar work. While most salary offers are made within the posted range, occasionally an offer is made below or above the posted range based upon this salary analysis.
The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.
Description of Job
This is a full-time, on-site position funded through the General Fund.
Position Summary:
This position will serve as the primary and confidential assistant to the Commissioner, relieving the Commissioner of a variety of administrative details. This includes planning, coordination, and organization of office and department activities, calendar, travel, and flow of communication for the Commissioner. This position must maintain confidentiality of privileged and sensitive information, including budget and staffing.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Creates and maintains the office culture and climate of service with a spirit of optimism and "can do" attitude.
Support all administrative details and logistics for the commissioner, allowing leadership to focus on strategic priorities.
Implement processes for effective meeting coordination, communication and management of commissioner inbox and calendar.
Establish and maintain effective record keeping systems.
Coordinate the calendar and proactively compile necessary information for upcoming events for the commissioner.
Account for operational spending, compiling data for necessary reports for commissioner budgets.
Oversee the progress of projects, as directed by the commissioner and deputy commissioner to ensure deadlines are met.
Monitor incoming correspondence for the commissioners office; prioritize for commissioner and respond accordingly. This includes providing high-quality, professional responses to phone and email correspondence on behalf of the Commissioners Office and CDE and
Coordinating with CDE Communications to ensure alignment with key organizational messaging.
Handle all travel arrangements for commissioner and deputy commissioner including compiling and submitting travel reimbursement with third-parties and/or the Department.
Work regularly with partner groups and other constituencies on behalf of the Commissioners Office including staff, State Board of Education, General Assembly, U.S. Department of Education and Attorney Generals Office.
Communicate and work with superintendents, BOCES directors, and members of the public.
Track board and commission appointments made by the commissioner as well as groups and boards the commissioner is appointed.
Coordinate internal and external team meetings
Update commissioners contracts to ensure deliverables are being met and billings are processed.
Coordinate with other key executive assistants on overlapping actions and serve as lead for working with the departments assistants and HR.
Must be able to work from the office on a routine basis. Working from the office is required when the Commissioner is in the office; however, there are flexibilities to work from home when the Commissioner is traveling, and out of the office.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
QUALIFICATIONS AND CONDITIONS:
Qualifications for Success in the Position:
Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships, establish trust, and positively represent the Commissioners Office.
Positive orientation to work and daily challenges.
Ability to manage multiple schedules and a complex calendar.
Exceptional writing and proofreading skills.
Expertise in organizing hybrid and virtual meetings and platforms such as Zoom, Google Meets, Microsoft TEAMS.
Expertise in use of Google docs, Google forms, survey tools, and Smartsheet.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are a must.
Ability to be flexible and work with staff.
Strong interpersonal skills and focus on customer service.
Ability to exercise discretion.
Ability to work under pressure and with multiple deadlines
Knowledge of the PK-12 school system in Colorado.
Knowledge of the roles state government and local districts play in Colorado, especially in public education.
Past experience working with boards.
Preferred Qualifications (Preferred/Not Required):
Conditions of Employment (Required):
Supplemental Information
Notes:
Only completed applications received by the deadline will be considered for review. Following the close of the posting, all applications will be reviewed, and selected candidates will be contacted to participate in the interview process.
HR does not use AI to scan for MQs.
Complete Applications must include:
College Transcripts: If you are using education to qualify, a legible copy of your official or unofficial college transcript(s) or a foreign credential evaluation report must be submitted with your application. Transcripts must show the name of the school and that a degree was conferred. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside of the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. Failure to provide a transcript or foreign credential evaluation report may result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position.
Failure to submit a complete application as defined above by the announcement close may 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.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, a medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
The Colorado Department of Education is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to hr@cde.state.co.us.
Please note that each agencys contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.
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Resumes and cover letters must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application. Resumes, Cover Letters, or other required Supplemental Documentation will not be accepted after the closing date and time of the announcement. Have you uploaded and attached your resume, cover letter, and other required documentation to this application?
02
Please indicate your understanding that failure to submit all items listed under "Complete Applications" at the time of application may remove your application from consideration. If have not uploaded the required items, you can go back now and upload those documents before submission of this application.
03
Are you using substitutions to meet the minimum qualifications for the position?
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If you are using substitutions to meet the minimum qualifications for the position, select which option applies to you.
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If you are a current or previous State of Colorado employee (including public Institutions of higher education), please provide your Employee Identification Number (EID) in order to verify your current or previous employment. If you indicated that you are a current State of Colorado employee, please list all State of Colorado Departments or institutions of Higher Education for which you have worked for and your Employee ID (if known): Your EID begins with 997 and is nine digits long. Please do not enter your Social Security Number. If not applicable, please state "N/A".
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Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application. In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify your application from the current position. If this does not apply to you, please put "N/A".
07
The salary range listed is the departments good faith range expected to be offered. Are you willing to accept an offer in the range listed in this announcement?
08
If you responded Maybe to Question 7 (Salary offer within Posted Range), please list the preferred or special qualifications from the job posting that you meet.
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If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627 Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application first, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files, and second, close the document before you attempt upload (attach) it.
Required Question
Employer State of Colorado
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