Employment Type : Full-Time
Position Location Fort Collins, CO The College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVMBS) is a major locus for biomedical education including undergraduate, graduate, veterinary and post-doctoral training and for translational biomedical research at Colorado State University. BMS houses more than 30 research laboratories. Faculty members’ interests run the gamut from human and animal anatomy and neuroanatomy, reproductive biology and endocrinology to molecular neuroscience and cardiovascular physiology. The Associate Director of Outreach and Engagement will serve as the college’s leader in all things outreach and engagement. This includes the responsibility of developing outreach and engagement policies, procedures, and activities in support of the college’s six strategic pillars. This effort includes the development of K-12 education and outreach activities within the primary liaison to the Spur at the National Western Center (SNWC) focusing on program expansion and awareness while enhancing the relationship between CSU, the HEOC, and the SNWC. The associate director will assist with furthering the mission of the SNWC by developing and coordinating K-16 education and interactive learning opportunities for families from a diversity of backgrounds and developing pathways between the Spur and the college. The position will serve as the point-of-contact for outreach efforts to promote the health and STEM disciplines through the development, coordination, and delivery of educational events, activities, and presentations involving visits by schools and outside groups. A major duty will be to organize and prioritize requests for resources, space, technologies, and faculty time. Other major responsibilities will include recruiting visitors to the College (CVMBS) and University (CSU) from the region including the Denver-metro area and expanding partnerships and funding opportunities by working with the state legislature, state agencies, federal funding sources, and non-governmental organizations and foundations. Collaboration with CSU staff at the SNWC will be critical to developing coordinated educational programs that leverage the SNWC facilities as well as the CVMBS. Ongoing relationships with the SNWC will need to be developed by interacting with the existing planning committees and developing constituencies. A vital function of this position will be ensuring an integrative collaboration, engagement, and outreach across multiple CSU colleges, departments, and the SNWC. The position will work closely with faculty, staff, and students across academic departments and will be a collaborative team member of the CSU STEM Center and the Department of Biomedical Sciences housed in the HEOC. Frequent travel to the NWC in Denver and to local communities will be required. This position reports to the college’s Executive Associate Dean and will partner closely with the Assistant Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion to implement policies directed at increasing student diversity within the academic pillars of the college. Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. Please submit a resume/CV, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references. The cover letter should address the minimum and preferred qualifications, as well as your outreach and education philosophy. Application materials should also include a statement on your commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates. For full consideration, applications must be submitted through the CSU Jobs website at https://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/81200 by 11:59 pm MT, January 10, 2021. E-mail or mail-in applications will not be accepted. 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 or expression, or pregnancy and 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/equal access/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. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services. The Acting Title IX Coordinator is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO. 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715, titleix@colostate.edu. The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836. 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. 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.
Research Professional Position No
Posting Number 202000909AP
Position Type Admin Professional/ Research Professional
Classification Title Project/Prgm Mngmt I
Number of Vacancies
Work Hours/Week 40
Proposed Annual Salary Range $80,000-$85,000
Employee Benefits
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 01/10/2021
Description of Work Unit
The CSU STEM Center, a university-wide organization, serves as a hub for (1) facilitating and collaborating on STEM engagement program, research, or evaluation grants on and off-campus and (2) showcasing and connecting on and off-campus STEM engagement programs in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, and the teacher preparation and development programs.
The Health Education Outreach Center (HEOC) serves to deliver STEM-centric education and outreach as a component of CSU’s involvement with the National Western Center (NWC) to advance STEM disciplines and make in-depth health and science exploration available to a diverse population of students.
Position Summary
Required Job Qualifications
Preferred Job Qualifications
Diversity Statement
Essential Duties Job Duty Category DIRECTOR OF CVMBS PROGRAMMING AT NATIONAL WESTERN CENTER – 25%
Duty/Responsibility
Percentage Of Time 25
Job Duty Category Program Creation/Expansion
Duty/Responsibility
Percentage Of Time 35
Job Duty Category Strategic planning, diversity engagement-collaborating with internal and external community partners
Duty/Responsibility
o Learning opportunities through the Fort Collins Recreator
o North Side Aztlan Center
o Poudre Library
o Fort Collins Museum of Discovery
o Summer sessions office
o Natural Sciences Outreach Center
o STEM center
Percentage Of Time 25
Job Duty Category Communications (brochures, websites, tracking, grant writing)
Duty/Responsibility
Percentage Of Time 15
Special Instructions to Applicants
Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Valid Driver’s License
Search Contact Colin Clay, colin.clay@colostate.edu
EEO Statement
Background Check Policy Statement