Posting Details
Posting Detail Information
Working Title | 26-24 Extension County Director, Boulder County |
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Position Location | Longmont, CO |
Work Location | Position qualifies for hybrid/in-office work |
Posting Number | 202400099F |
Proposed Annual Salary Range | $76,000 - $109,000 (commensurate on academic credentials and professional experience) |
Employee Benefits | Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion , and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
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Position Type | Faculty |
Work Hours/Week | 40 |
Description of Work Unit | The Office of Engagement and Extension (OEE), in cooperation with the Colorado State University (CSU) colleges and other units, has general charge over the University’s educational programs and services across the areas of engaged scholarship, extension, and extended campuses, which complement and reinforce the research, teaching, and service missions of CSU. OEE is collaborative space for faculty, staff, and students pursuing and promoting community-based research, service-learning, industry partnerships, and other forms of the scholarship of engagement. In partnership with the CSU colleges and other divisions, OEE faculty and staff work throughout the state of Colorado to engage individuals and communities in the design, implementation, and application of scholarship and educational opportunities. The OEE Vice President is the principal administrative, academic, and fiscal officer for the division, reports to the CSU President, and works closely with the Provost/Executive Vice President. OEE includes over 400 employees and operates with a total budget across the enterprises of approximately $85 million. OEE is one of the most institutionally comprehensive commitments to engagement and outreach among all land-grant and other universities. Propelled by OEE’s leadership, nationally CSU is a Carnegie Engaged University (2008, 2014), is a member of the Engagement Scholarship Consortium, is an APLU Innovation and Economic Prosperity University (2016) and is highly ranked for its online degree programs. CSU was established in 1870 and remains inspired by its land-grant heritage and world-class faculty, staff, and students. CSU enrolls approximately 33,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students, and is the largest employer in northern Colorado with more than 7,400 faculty and staff. Colorado State University is located 60 miles north of Denver in the beautiful city of Fort Collins. CSU Extension, organized under OEE, is the academic unit designated to promote the land-grant mission of increasing access to education through the application of university knowledge “in the several pursuits and professions in life” for the people and communities of Colorado, across the United States, and around the world. In partnership with CSU’s colleges and external partners, CSU Extension amplifies the research, teaching, service, engagement, and extension missions of CSU. CSU Extension faculty aim to educate, create, and connect with learners through inclusive, transdisciplinary, and activated engaged scholarship, and innovative, accessible, and connected lifelong education. To learn more about CSU Extension, visit www.extension.colostate.edu . Boulder County is located 28 miles northwest of Denver and is home to almost 323,000 residents. Longmont is the location for Extension Offices. The county embraces a variety of lifestyles and interests and works hard to build a sense of community and provide services that enhance residents’ quality of life. Boulder County employers and industries include Google, Bing, Amgen, the University of Colorado, large and small-scale production agriculture, health care, electronics, software development, data storage, biotechnology, renewable energy, aerospace, natural and organic products, and outdoor recreation. Opportunities for youth, support for healthy families, and climate action are county priorities. The county also features some of the most diverse natural landscapes and is known for its visionary use of open space. Boulder County government is committed to environmental, social, and economic sustainability that fosters a vibrant, healthy, and active community. By providing activities, events, and services that engage the community in open space conservation and recreation, Boulder County helps to ensure that critical wildlife habitats, farms, and areas for recreation will be around for generations to come. To learn more, please visit the websites for Boulder County , Boulder Extension , and Colorado State University Extension . We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We invite you to review Colorado State University’s Principles of Community that guide our mission and vision of access, teaching, service, and engagement. Colorado State University encourages professional development and provides an Employee Study Privilege with up to nine credit hours of tuition assistance annually. |
Tenure/Tenure Track? | No |
% Research | 25% |
% Teaching | 15% |
% Service | 40% |
% Administration | 20% |
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on | 06/09/2024 |
Number of Vacancies | 1 |
Desired Start Date | |
Position End Date | |
Position Summary | OEE invites applications and nominations for an Extension County Director. This is a full-time, twelve (12) month, non-tenure track Extension faculty position. Faculty rank is dependent upon the candidate’s academic credentials and professional experience and is subject to review by the Extension Promotion Committee. The faculty appointment, evaluation, and promotion standards are centered around the three core duties of extension faculty – educate, create, and connect . Candidates are sought with interests that complement and expand upon current initiatives and education activities in OEE and CSU Extension. As County Director, this position is responsible for the day-to-day operations for the Boulder County Extension office, including support of other CSU staff that may include State Classified, Administrative Professionals and Faculty, as well as employees of Boulder County assigned to the office. Currently there are a total of 14 employees in the Extension office, which is housed under the Boulder County Parks & Open Space Department. Colorado State University Extension and Boulder County are seeking a dynamic leader with the experience and skills to lead a diverse and high-functioning staff in the strategic delivery of quality educational programs and services attuned to the community needs in Boulder County. The successful candidate will have a record of success managing administrative functions including an approximate $1.2 million budget, personnel and a positive work culture, programming, day-to-day office operations and fostering both internal and external collaborations and teamwork. The Director will also be an effective communicator with the experience and skills to engage with a variety of people and groups. This individual will promote, represent, and build connections for Extension in Boulder County and support staff and stakeholders in doing the same. They will collaborate with other Front Range County Directors and work as part of a team, with strong connections to CSU resources such as the CSU Spur campus, statewide and regional specialists, and teams that offer expertise and resources to deliver quality educational programming that meets community needs. The Director will work as a local representative of Colorado State University Extension. This individual works under the guidance and supervision of the Front Range Regional Director. The primary office location for this position is in Longmont, Colorado. While this position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, the individual in this position is expected to maintain a balance establishing a presence in the primary office that is consistent with County expectations, to effectively carry out the duties of the position. The work schedule will vary, and occasional nights and weekend work will be necessary. |
Conditions of Employment | Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Valid Driver’s License, Travel |
Required Job Qualifications |
Faculty rank will be determined by candidate’s academic credentials and professional experience (Faculty Rank Supplemental.pdf ). |
Preferred Job Qualifications |
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Special Instructions to Applicants | For full consideration, all materials must be RECEIVED no later than 11:59 PM Mountain Time on Sunday, June 9, 2024. Please submit the following to apply:
All applicants will be contacted approximately 15 working days after the deadline regarding their status. Next steps and interview dates will be shared to those moving forward. Four professional references will be requested of applicants that advance in the interview process. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates. For questions regarding the application process, contact the Talent Acquisition office at [email protected] . For questions regarding the job vacancy, responsibilities, and salary, please contact Jeni Carter at [email protected] . 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. |
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. |
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, [email protected] . 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, [email protected] . 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, [email protected] . Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education . |
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. |
Search Contact | Jeni Carter at [email protected] |
Essential Duties
Job Duty Category | Educate |
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Duty/Responsibility |
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Percentage Of Time | 15% |
Job Duty Category | Create |
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Duty/Responsibility |
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Percentage Of Time | 25% |
Job Duty Category | Connect |
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Duty/Responsibility |
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Percentage Of Time | 40% |
Job Duty Category | Administration |
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Duty/Responsibility |
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Percentage Of Time | 20% |
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