Posting Details
Posting Detail Information
Working Title | UERU Assistant Director |
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Position Location | Fort Collins, CO |
Work Location | Position qualifies for hybrid/in-office work |
Research Professional Position | No |
Posting Number | 202400638AP |
Position Type | Admin Professional/ Research Professional |
Classification Title | Prof/Indiv Contributor II |
Number of Vacancies | |
Work Hours/Week | 40 |
Proposed Annual Salary Range | $70,000-$80,000 |
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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Desired Start Date | |
Position End Date (if temporary) | |
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on | 05/19/2024 |
Description of Work Unit | 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 157,000 residents that offers the convenience of a small town with all 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. The Association for Undergraduate Education at Research Universities (UERU) is an independent national higher education association hosted and supported by CSU. Its purpose is to strengthen undergraduate education at U.S. research universities. |
Position Summary | The UERU Assistant Director will be primarily responsible for managing the UERU Home Office team. They will 1) Supervise UERU staff, including 2 full-time staff, 3-5 part-time student hourly staff, and event- and initiative-specific temporary staff, 2) Oversee travel arrangements, scheduling, and other pertinent office operations, 2) Serve as staff liaison between UERU and CSU (e.g., with respect to HR, OSP, Office the Provost, and other regular points of connection); 3) Provide senior managerial staff support for all UERU initiatives and events, including grant-funded projects and the work of the Executive Director and Director of UERU Development and Strategic Partnerships; 4) staff the UERU Board and serve ex officio as a non-voting member of its Executive Committee; 5) communicate effectively up, down, and across the organization; 6) provide staff leadership for the planning of 4-6 major in-person UERU events each year (all of which require onsite participation, often over multiple days); 7) Understand the UERU budget and collaborate with the Office of the President and Provost Budget Director and UERU Board in managing UERU’s finances; and 8) other duties as assigned. Overall result: Ensure efficient and cost-effective home office operations, professional execution of events and projects, and a positive UERU member experience. Foster an inclusive and productive working environment for the UERU team. |
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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 | Project Management |
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Duty/Responsibility | What is done? Manage CSU support of grant-funded and other specific UERU initiatives, including liaising with key CSU units (e.g., OSP, Provost’s Office). Create communications, often digital, designed to impart project progress and results to diverse constituencies. Maintain records and data, as well as the Executive Director’s schedule. Help monitor compliance with funder and CSU reporting requirements. Facilitate communications among project staff and core UERU Home Office staff, including the Executive Director and Director of UERU Development and Strategic Partnerships. Monitor and control UERU’s budget, ensure timely collection of member dues (in collaboration with the ED), and collaborate with the Office of the President and Provost Budget Director and UERU Board in managing UERU finances. Support the success of the ED, Director, and other project PIs by ensuring grant reports and deliverables are delivered on time and at quality. How is it done? Participation in strategic partner relationship-building and UERU strategic planning for initiatives and specialized undertakings. Creating, following, reporting on, and assessing communications plans. Creating and maintaining secure and user-friendly databases. Undertaking training and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of germane CSU policies and procedures. Contributing, as appropriate, to project reports and budget updates. Why is it done? To maintain efficient, effective, and professional UERU operations and to preserve scarce resources. To create clear workflows and allocate tasks among coordinators, hourly student staff, and ad hoc/temporary employees. To maintain overall organizational coherence and accountability. To ensure the organization can deliver complex projects at a high level of quality. To strengthen UERU’s reputation as a leading higher education organization with its funders and partners. |
Percentage Of Time | 50% |
Job Duty Category | Supervision |
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Duty/Responsibility | What is done? Daily management of UERU Home Office staff in accordance with CSU policies and practices. Direct reports will include two full-time coordinators, hourly student staff, and ad hoc employees hired in support of time-bound special initiatives and events. Setting appropriate daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly goals. Monitoring progress toward goals and supporting staff in meeting them. Conducting annual performance reviews in accordance with CSU policies and practices. Informing the Executive Director of staff progress as well as raising issues that require additional attention for appropriate resolution. Staffing personnel searches as needed. How is it done? Interacting with remote as well as in-person staff via Teams, Zoom, and face-to-face campus meetings. Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records in UERU databases. Staffing UERU’s campus office on a regular basis and maintaining its utility for the Executive Director. Communicating with diverse constituents via email, Zoom, phone, and within UERU’s password-protected online community. Communicating with CSU campus partners regarding UERU business and operational affairs. Why is it done? To pursue efficiency and effectiveness, including careful stewardship of scarce operational resources. Identifying and capitalizing on staff strengths to create a high-performance team that will maximize value for the association. To establish and maintain a standard of professional conduct expected of a high-visibility U.S. higher education association, which redounds to UERU’s (and CSU’s) reputation vis-à-vis funders, strategic partners, UERU members, prospective members, and other colleagues. |
Percentage Of Time | 30% |
Job Duty Category | Events Management |
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Duty/Responsibility | What is done? Oversee planning and execution of 4-6 multi-day in-person events annually, which are often held on host university campuses or in specialized conference spaces. Oversee planning and execution of virtual events, either sponsored solely by UERU or via joint sponsorship. Manage travel arrangements for UERU Home Office staff and speakers as needed. How is it done? Supervising the work of the coordinators, student staff, and ad hoc employees. Maintaining lines of communication among the UERU Board, Executive Director, Director of UERU Development and Strategic Initiatives, and other key constituents, including but not limited to UERU members. Measure member satisfaction and identify areas for improvement via surveys and post-event evaluations. Why is it done? To ensure delivery of high-quality, professional events. |
Percentage Of Time | 10% |
Job Duty Category | Communications |
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Duty/Responsibility | What is done? Monitor UERU’s public- and member-facing online presence, including its footprint at Colorado State University, and staff the UERU Board. How is it done? Regularly monitor the password protected MyUERU online platform, respond promptly to members’ emails (within 48 hours), and review communications prepared by the coordinators and student workers for accuracy and alignment with UERU’s mission and professional standards and the strategic direction provided by the UERU Board. Why is it done? To establish and maintain a standard of professional conduct expected of a high-visibility U.S. higher education association. |
Percentage Of Time | 5% |
Job Duty Category | Other Duties as Assigned |
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Duty/Responsibility | In addition to the specified responsibilities outlined above, this position may entail undertaking various tasks as required for the successful operation of this relatively small department. |
Percentage Of Time | 5% |
Application Details
Special Instructions to Applicants | 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. 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. |
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Conditions of Employment | Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires) |
Search Contact | Julia Michaels, email: [email protected] |
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 . |
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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