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Slice House

Assistant manager

Boulder, CO · On-site

$17 - $24/hr

Handle customer inquiries and resolve issues professionally * Assist with scheduling, inventory, and cost control Qualifications * 1+ year of restaurant or retail leadership experience preferred

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How much do professional assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for professional assistant in Colorado is $16.60, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.12 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a professional assistant?

Professional Assistants are individuals who provide administrative, organizational, and clerical support to professionals, executives, or teams within a business or organization. Their responsibilities often include managing schedules, handling correspondence, arranging meetings, preparing reports, and performing other tasks to help ensure smooth office operations. Professional Assistants play a key role in improving efficiency and allowing their supervisors to focus on higher-level responsibilities.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a professional assistant?

To thrive as a Professional Assistant, you need excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in administrative tasks, often supported by a diploma or relevant office experience. Familiarity with office software suites like Microsoft Office, calendar management tools, and sometimes basic bookkeeping systems is typically required. Strong communication, time management, and discretion are essential soft skills that set top assistants apart. These skills are vital for ensuring smooth daily operations, effective support for executives, and maintaining a professional workplace environment.

How does a professional assistant typically manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing demands throughout the workday?

Professional Assistants often juggle a variety of tasks, from scheduling meetings and managing correspondence to supporting project work. The ability to effectively prioritize and re-prioritize is essential, especially when urgent requests arise or plans change unexpectedly. Communication with supervisors and team members is key to ensuring that the most critical tasks are addressed first, while less time-sensitive responsibilities are rescheduled as needed. Utilizing digital tools like calendars and task managers can help streamline workflows and maintain organization. Over time, Professional Assistants develop strong problem-solving skills and resilience, making them valuable contributors to any team.

What is the difference between Professional Assistant vs Administrative Assistant?

AspectProfessional AssistantAdministrative Assistant
Required CredentialsTypically a bachelor's degree or relevant certificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent, some roles may require certifications
Work EnvironmentProfessional settings, corporate offices, specialized industriesOffice environments, various industries, general administrative tasks
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in corporate, legal, medical, and technical fieldsCommon across many industries for clerical support
Search & Comparison IntentOften searched for by those seeking specialized or higher-level support rolesMore general, for entry-level or clerical positions

The main difference between a Professional Assistant and an Administrative Assistant lies in their qualifications and work scope. Professional Assistants usually have higher education and perform more specialized tasks in professional settings, while Administrative Assistants handle general clerical duties across various industries. Both roles are essential for organizational support but differ in complexity and required credentials.

How to become a professional assistant?

To become a professional assistant, candidates typically need a high school diploma or equivalent, strong organizational and communication skills, and proficiency with office software. Relevant experience in administrative support and sometimes specialized certifications can enhance job prospects; the role often requires multitasking and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

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Infographic showing various Professional Assistant job openings in Colorado as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $34,527 per year, or $16.6 per hour.

Professional Research Assistant

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.

Boulder, CO • On-site

$64 - $125/hr

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Medical, Dental, Retirement, PTO

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

Professional Research Assistant

Requisition Number: 68281
Location: Boulder, Colorado
City: Boulder
State: Colorado
Employment Type: Research Faculty
Schedule: Full-Time
Posting Close Date: 14-Nov-2025
Date Posted: 03-Nov-2025

Job Summary

The goal of this position is to develop new measurement approaches for novel semiconductor materials, including 2D materials and wide bandgap (WBG) materials. In order to understand how such novel materials can be effectively integrated with reliable microelectronic devices, the associate will develop complementary measurement and modeling approaches. Specifically, approaches will be developed to characterize stacked 2D-material-based heterostructures and related devices. Measurement and modeling approaches will also be developed for nanoscale dielectric breakthrough characterization of WBG materials. The associate will characterize novel semiconductor materials (and devices that integrate those materials) by use of analytical characterization tools, including electron microscopy, Raman and photoluminescence spectroscopy and atomic force microscopy with a single-frequency, near-field, scanning microwave impedance microscope (sMIM) and near-field broadband (2 GHz to 20 GHz) scanning probe metrology. The associate will subsequently develop data analysis and/or computational models to determine material properties, quantify charge distribution, and characterize defects in test structures. They will organize and present data analysis and system models in ways that are clear and useful to team members and project managers.

Who We Are

PREP is a special partnership between the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the University of Colorado Boulder. PREP provides research opportunities to CU undergraduate and graduate students, as well as researchers with a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in NIST labs to gain research experience alongside NIST scientists. The particular group that needs a researcher is the Nanoscale Reliability Group under the Applied Chemicals and Materials Division at NIST.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
  • Development of electronic test structures for reliability testing.
  • Development of best practices for transfer of 2D materials from a variety of growth substrates.
  • Develop protocols for testing of 2D and WBG semiconductor materials.
  • Utilizing analytical measurement techniques (i.e. sMIM, Raman spectroscopy) and related methods to characterize 2D and WBG semiconductor materials on growth substrates.
  • Promptly analyze measurement data and provide data in a presentation-ready format.
  • Assist with automation, programming and data analysis needs for the project.
What We Can Offer

Candidate with Bachelor’s degree: The salary range for this full-time position is $64,000 – $86,000 annually. Candidate with Master’s degree: The salary range for this full-time position is $66,000 – $125,000 annually. Onboarding/relocation assistance may be available, however, if within a 12-month period you exercise your right to willfully terminate your employment with the University of Colorado, you hereby agree to reimburse the department for your relocation expense.

Benefits

At the , we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County’s largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. Explore additional perks and programs through the program.

What We Require
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physical Sciences, or a related field.
What We Would Like You to Have
  • Master’s degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physical Sciences or a related field.
  • Experience in transferring 2D materials onto substrates preferred.
  • Experience with analytical materials measurement techniques.
  • Familiarity with image processing, data analysis and/or programming preferred.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work with real-time event data at scale.
  • Familiarity with multiple scripting languages.
  • Ability to develop prototypes of tools needed to analyze data.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
Special Instructions: To apply, please submit the following materials
  • Resume or CV
  • Cover letter addressed to the Search Committee briefly describing your qualifications, professional goals, and specific interest in this position.

If you are selected as the finalist, your degree will be verified by the CU Boulder Campus Human Resources Department using an approved online vendor. If your degree was obtained outside of the United States, please submit a translated version as an optional attachment. During the application process, you will need to enter contact information for a reference who will be contacted to provide a letter of recommendation immediately after you apply.

Review of applications will begin immediately and remain open until November 14, 2025.

Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through.

Posting Contact Information

Posting Contact Name: Lisa Valencia

Posting Contact Email: recruitprep@colorado.edu

University of Colorado Boulder

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