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Working TitleCSU Spur Start Project Manager

Position LocationFort Collins, CO

Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person

Research Professional PositionNo

Posting Number202401747AP

Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional

Classification TitleProf/Indiv Contrib III

Number of Vacancies

Work Hours/Week20

Proposed Annual Salary Range$75,000 - $90,000 (based on 1.0 FTE)

Employee Benefits

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Desired Start Date11/04/2024

Position End Date (if temporary)10/31/2025

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on10/14/2024

Description of Work Unit

This work unit exists to maintain responsibility for the overall leadership and administration of the University in fulfilling its overarching mission and aims. It serves as a “window to the University,” providing friendly and knowledgeable access to institutional resources and services for the University’s many constituencies. In addition, the work unit develops and nurtures relations with governmental and community entities to support higher education, enhance the University’s image and secure an adequate resource base for the institution. As an arm of the President’s Office, the Colorado State University Spur Campus will:

• Enhance the visibility, reach, and scale of CSU Research and programming

• Improve access to and by metropolitan audiences, for mutual benefit

• Support and grow the food and agriculture economy, locally and globally

• Establish a hub to strengthen synergistic food systems networks across Colorado

• Foster innovation via colocation, collaboration and community engagement

• Be a platform for engaging and recruiting diverse populations

• Accelerate student success

Position Summary

The CSU Spur campus in Denver provides a unique opportunity to elevate the educational access mission of Colorado State University for individuals who might not otherwise see a post-secondary degree as attainable.

The CSU Spur Start first-year undergraduate pilot program at the Spur Campus (to launch in Summer 2025) will serve as a learning opportunity and proof of concept toward the broader long-term objective of developing a truly differentiated educational portfolio and student experience that delivers compelling value to a diverse community of learners in the Metro Denver area and beyond. The Spur Start program delivers a slate of CSU undergraduate courses suitable for freshman at CSU Spur, providing Denver metro students the opportunity to complete their first year at Spur before moving to Fort Collins in year two. The Spur Start program emphasizes maximal flexibility for students, providing a foundation suitable for most majors.

This part-time Project Manager position will work with Spur Start leadership to support the successful implementation, assessment, refinement, and growth of this program by convening, motivating and coordinating the appropriate expertise, institutional owners and resources.

Scope of the role may extend with time and performance to include development and implementation of other higher educational programming in support of efforts to build a broader portfolio of offerings for diverse learners.

This job may be located at the CSU main campus in Fort Collins (ideal) or at CSU Spur in Denver. Occasional travel between CSU’s Fort Collins and Spur campuses will be necessary to achieve program objectives. This position will report to Associate Vice President for Spur Strategy.

Required Job Qualifications

• Completed B.A./B.S. degree plus minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience in project or program management

• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and execute complex projects involving many diverse stakeholders on time and on budget

• Evidence of strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills

• Demonstrated ability to work in a computerized environment with programs such as Microsoft Office Suite and cloud-based collaboration platforms

• Must have a valid driver’s license, the ability to obtain a driver’s license or access to a licensed driver by the position start date

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Advanced degree(s) a plus

• Previous professional experience in higher education, ideally at Colorado State University, and/or pre-collegiate programs at the high school level

• Professional commitment to expanding student access and work with diverse student audiences, documented success in this area preferred

• Track record of innovation resulting in project/program growth in a resource-restricted environment

• Experience in program evaluation/improvement

Diversity Statement

Personal or professional commitment to diversity and inclusion as demonstrated by persistent effort, active planning, allocation of resources and/or accountability for diversity and inclusion outcomes.

Essential Duties

Job Duty CategoryProgram Development, Implementation and Reporting

Duty/Responsibility

• Develop and execute a project development and implementation schedule to support the Summer 2025 launch of the Spur Start pilot

• Develop relationships and communicate with internal and external program contributors including executive leadership, department chairs, university faculty and staff, and pre-collegiate community partners

• Schedule, participate in, and manage team meetings, track progress on goals/deliverables and action items

• Track and assess progress toward project goals and objectives, prepare and provide project updates and reports to project partners and university leadership

• Collaborate with Spur Start leadership, department chairs, marketing and student success professionals to determine and deliver appropriate actions necessary to maintain high levels of program quality and financial sustainability

• Collaborate with Spur Start leadership to establish a data-driven approach to project assessment, refinement, and growth

• Other related duties as appropriate

Percentage Of Time100

Application Details

Special Instructions to Applicants

To apply, please upload a cover letter that addresses the required and preferred job qualifications, a resume, and the contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates.

Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.

Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)

Search ContactAbby Marweg abby.marweg@colostate.edu

EEO Statement

Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. TheOffice of Equal Opportunity (https://oeo.colostate.edu/) is located in 101 Student Services.

The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715,titleix@colostate.edu.

The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu.

The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu.

Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to theOffice of Civil Rights, Department of Education (https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/howto.html) .

Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

References Requested

References Requested

Minimum Requested3

Maximum Requested3

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Have you completed a BA/BS degree?

• yes

• no

• • Do you have a minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience in project or program management?

• yes

• no

• • Do you have a valid driver's license, the ability to obtain a driver's license or access to a licensed driver by the position start date?

• yes

• no

• • Do you have demonstrated ability to plan, organize and execute complex projects involving many diverse stakeholders on time and on budget?

• yes

• no

• • Can you provide evidence of strong written communication skills?

• yes

• no

• • Can you demonstrate the ability to work in a computerized environment with programs such as Microsoft Office Suite and Cloud-based platforms?

• yes

• no

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Resume or CV

Optional Documents