Job description
Position Location
Fort Collins, CO
Work Location
Position is fully in-office/in-person
Research Professional Position
No
Posting Number
202300604AP
Position Type
Admin Professional/ Research Professional
Classification Title
Prof/Indiv Contrib III
Number of Vacancies
Work Hours/Week
40
Proposed Annual Salary Range
$57,000-$63,000
Employee Benefits
Colorado State University (CSU) is committed to providing employees with a strong and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family. Visit CSU’s Human Resources website for detailed benefit plan information for permanent full-time and part-time faculty and administrative professional employees in the following University benefit areas:
https://hr.colostate.edu/hr-community-and-supervisors/benefits/benefits-eligibility/ &
https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-perks/.
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on
04/17/2023
Description of Work Unit
Housing & Dining Services (HDS) is a multifaceted auxiliary organization responsible for management of on-campus housing facilities, residential dining, conferences, and the CSU Mountain Campus. Other areas within HDS include the RamCard, communications, sustainability, facilities, human resources, technology services, workplace inclusion, talent management, outreach, and business services. Approximately 450 full-time staff and 1,700 hourly and student staff serve the nearly 8,000 students who live on campus, as well as numerous campus and community guests. We strive to provide our residents and guests with safe living environments, quality dining, and exceptional co-curricular experiences. We accomplish this through sound fiscal and operational management strategies, and an emphasis on the development of programs and services that are designed to enhance personal growth and global engagement. Our staff exemplify our values of customer first service, commitment to students and staff, integrity, respect and teamwork, inclusiveness and diversity, innovation, and stewardship in support of the CSU Principles of Community. University Housing is responsible for 15 on-campus residence halls and four apartment communities housing nearly 8000 residents ranging from first-year students to families. The mission is to create vibrant and inclusive communities throughout students’ on-campus housing experience, while enhancing learning, personal/social growth, and global engagement. Our goal is to provide University Housing staff inclusive environments that fosters holistic professional development, which supports their work with students, campus partners and guests in a variety of areas in their lives and develops learning communities where residents can thrive and be retained as successful students.
Founded in 1870, Colorado State University is among the nation’s leading research universities and enrolls approximately 32,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Located an hour north of the Denver metro area, Fort Collins is a vibrant community of approximately 165,000 residents that offers the convenience of a small town with all of the amenities of a large city. Fort Collins is situated on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with views of 14,000 foot peaks, and offers access to numerous cultural, recreational and outdoor opportunities.
Founded in 1870, Colorado State University is among the nation’s leading research universities and enrolls approximately 32,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Located an hour north of the Denver metro area, Fort Collins is a vibrant community of approximately 165,000 residents that offers the convenience of a small town with all of the amenities of a large city. Fort Collins is situated on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with views of 14,000 foot peaks, and offers access to numerous cultural, recreational and outdoor opportunities.
Position Summary
The Coordinator for Diversity and Inclusion is responsible for fostering an environment conducive to both personal and professional growth for students, and achieving the objectives of a successful University Housing program that connects to the academic mission of CSU. Primary responsibilities associated with this student-centered position may include the following: selecting, training, supervising and evaluating undergraduate student staff; serving as an educator for staff and students around issues of diversity, inclusion and social justice; participating in long term and strategic planning; mentoring students related to academic success; developing and nurturing student leaders; advising student groups; developing and implementing programs; providing individual assistance to students; and other duties as assigned. The Coordinator will carry out their responsibilities under the supervision of the Assistant Director for Inclusion and Student Engagement.
The selected candidate will be well-organized and able to work well under pressure with multiple and consistently changing deadlines. To be successful in the position, the Coordinator must have excellent interpersonal communication, organization, administrative skills and demonstrated experience with taking initiative. In addition, the Coordinator will need a strong ability to establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with multiple constituents including campus offices, students, staff, faculty members and various other community groups.
In addition, experience working with diverse individuals such as non-traditional aged, religiously diverse, gender, international, people with disabilities, gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender, and persons of color is essential to be effective in the Coordinator position.
This is a live-out optional position.
The selected candidate will be well-organized and able to work well under pressure with multiple and consistently changing deadlines. To be successful in the position, the Coordinator must have excellent interpersonal communication, organization, administrative skills and demonstrated experience with taking initiative. In addition, the Coordinator will need a strong ability to establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with multiple constituents including campus offices, students, staff, faculty members and various other community groups.
In addition, experience working with diverse individuals such as non-traditional aged, religiously diverse, gender, international, people with disabilities, gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender, and persons of color is essential to be effective in the Coordinator position.
This is a live-out optional position.
Required Job Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Student Affairs and Higher Education or related field.
- 2 years of full time experience in Student Affairs and/or Housing
- Supervision of various levels of staff (i.e. paraprofessional, graduate etc).
- Experience leading diversity. social justice and inclusion initiatives.
- Experience working with people from a broad diversity of backgrounds.
- Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license or access to a licensed driver by the employment start date.
Preferred Job Qualifications
- Experience with analyzing and resolving conflict, team building, group dynamics
- Experience with crisis management and ability for problem solving.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships.
- Experience with managing budgets and fiscal processes.
- Experience with residential communities in college/university setting
Diversity Statement
Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Essential Duties
Job Duty Category
Leadership
Duty/Responsibility
- In collaboration with the Assistant Director for Inclusion & Student Engagement, assist in providing leadership for the University Housing staff in the development of goals and objectives for Diversity and Inclusion.
- Contribute to the University Housing vision, mission and values through participation in strategic planning, department goal setting and determining priorities.
- Develop connections with staff in various university offices, including but not limited to Student Diversity Programs and Services, Police Department, CSU Health Network, Collaborative for Student Achievement, TiLT, etc., related to development and implementation of Diversity and Inclusion programs and initiatives.
- Exhibit a working knowledge and understanding of the concepts of student development, student rights and responsibilities, and University/Housing policies and procedures through both statement and example.
- Participate in university, divisional and department training and development activities.
- Demonstrate professional commitment to diversity and social justice by involvement in teaching, research/creative activity, and service to the profession and/or cultural activities.
- Provide information on current issues (locally/regionally/nationally) in Higher Education; specifically related to involvement, professional development and training opportunities.
- Stay current in higher education, residence education, diversity and social justice, etc. (through readings, trainings, workshops, conferences, etc.).
- Attend regional and/or national workshops/conferences for continued development and training.
- Makes decisions regarding expenditures associated with the Inclusive Community Assistant program.
Percentage Of Time
20
Job Duty Category
Supervision and Staffing
Duty/Responsibility
- Select, train, evaluate, and supervise 13 Inclusive Community Assistants (ICA), who are live-in undergraduate staff.
- Develop and implement an on-going staff development plan for the ICAs and assist with development plan for other undergraduate student staff focused on diversity, inclusion and social justice.
- Design and coordinate training and ongoing development for the Inclusive Community Assistants (ICA’s).
- Develop, identify and lead the development, coordination, and facilitation of inclusion related workshops for University Housing professional development on topics related to diversity, inclusion and social justice.
- Develop, coordinate, and facilitate the training of full-time staff, Graduate Assistants, and paraprofessional staff, including Residence Hall Association (RHA) and National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH) on diversity, inclusion and social justice.
- Participate in the selection, training, and mentoring of full-time, graduate and paraprofessional staff for a 12-month operation.
- Serve as a resource to University Housing professional, graduate staff, undergraduate student staff, student leaders, residence hall communities and campus when planning diversity and social justice programs for residential communities.
- Assist in recruiting outstanding student leaders to apply for all paraprofessional positions within University Housing, Housing & Dining Services and across campus.
Percentage Of Time
30
Job Duty Category
Diversity, Social Justice and Inclusion
Duty/Responsibility
- Using identity development theory, initiate, plan, support and evaluate educational events and social opportunities (with assistance from staff, students, and student leaders) consistent with the goals and mission of University Housing and Housing & Dining Services to implement strategies to engage student learning in the residential communities.
- Advise the development of student affinity network groups for student staff and residents within University Housing residential communities.
- Work with and support International Students, in conjunction with the Office of International Programs and/or INTO CSU.
- Serve as an advocate for departmental and division recognition efforts based in inclusion and equity.
- Support, plan, develop and participate in annual University Housing and campus-wide programs related to diversity, inclusion and social justice.
- Serve on the University Housing Diversity and Inclusion Committee and support the implementation of a variety of programs, workshops and initiatives.
- Assist in conducting research and benchmarking, evaluating and assessing programs and services’ effectiveness to understand the extent to which residential diversity and social justice programs are affecting student development, and learning in collaboration with both the Assistant Director for Inclusion and Student Engagement, and the Assistant Director for Assessment.
Percentage Of Time
40
Job Duty Category
Administrative
Duty/Responsibility
- Assist with the planning, preparation, and management of the budget for the diversity and inclusion area within University Housing.
- Participate in department processes and projects, such as recruitment and selection and leading initiatives responding to student retention and campus climate.
- Serve as requested on University Housing committees and/or as the representative of HDS and the Division of Student Affairs on campus committees and/or in the community.
- Serve as a positive role model for staff and students; including projecting a positive attitude toward the position, department and institution.
- Participate in an on-call rotation for 9,000 residents; assist with campus crisis management and response to critical incidents.
- Fulfill other duties assigned by the Assistant Director for Inclusion & Student Engagement.
- Evening and weekend commitments as assigned or dependent on student programming, events, trainings, etc.
Percentage Of Time
10
Application Details
Special Instructions to Applicants
Interested applicants must submit a cover letter which addresses how professional experiences align with identified required and preferred qualifications of the position, a current resume, and the names, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates. If you have questions, please contact Amy Mosser,
amy.mosser@colostate.edu.
Conditions of Employment
Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Valid Driver’s License, Travel
Search Contact
Amy Mosser, amy.mosser@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. The
Office of Equal Opportunity 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 the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education.
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 the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education.
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.
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