53-22 Extension Program Coordinator, 4-H National Mentoring Program (0.50 FTE), Jefferson County

Colorado State University, United States

Updated: almost 2 years ago
Location: Golden, COLORADO
Deadline: 05 Jul 2022

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Working Title 53-22 Extension Program Coordinator, 4-H National Mentoring Program (0.50 FTE), Jefferson County
Position Location Golden, CO
Research Professional Position No
Posting Number 202200886AP
Position Type Admin Professional/ Research Professional
Classification Title Prof/Indiv Contrib II
Number of Vacancies 1
Work Hours/Week 20
Proposed Annual Salary Range The salary range for this half-time position is $18,500 - $19,500. Starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Employee Benefits
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Desired Start Date 08/15/2022
Position End Date (if temporary)
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 07/05/2022
Description of Work Unit
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.
Inspired by its land-grant heritage, CSU is committed to excellence, setting the standard for public research universities in teaching, research, service, and extension for the benefit of the citizens of Colorado, the United States, and the world.
Jefferson County is one of the five counties making up the Denver metropolitan area. Once an agricultural and mining area, Jefferson County is now a thriving suburban, business, industrial and residential community interspersed with small farms, urban agriculture and ranchettes. It’s located where the great plains meet the Rocky Mountains with some of the most magnificent scenery in the country. Outdoor lovers have three national forests and two state parks to choose from as well as a vibrant Open Space parks system. The Jefferson County Extension office, along with this position, is staffed by a county director/agent; two 4-H youth development agents; a family and consumer sciences agent; a natural resources agent; two horticulture program associates; two 4-H program coordinators; a Family Leadership Training Institute coordinator; and three support staff.
To learn more about Jefferson County Extension, visit the website at http://jeffco.extension.colostate.edu or the Colorado State University Extension website at: http://extension.colostate.edu .
Position Summary
The Extension Program Coordinator for the National Mentoring Program (NMP) supports, facilitates, and organizes the mentoring program for 60 youth at three sites in Jefferson County. This is a grant-funded part-time (20 hours per week) position. The key responsibilities of this position include recruiting and retention of at-risk youth to participate in the 4-H National Mentoring Program; providing a community-based STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) education programs with a caring adult mentor to serve at-risk youth populations with the goals of increasing youth social competency, family relationships and academic success. This youth mentoring program focuses on instruction in emerging technologies to learn basic life skills and ready themselves for the workforces. Additionally, it provides mentors with an opportunity for community engagement.
Required Job Qualifications
  • Completed High School Diploma (or GED).
  • Two years of demonstrated experience working with youth in a school setting, community center, recreation center, or comparable setting.
  • Demonstrated experience in recruiting and training volunteers.
  • Demonstrated experience working with people as individuals and in groups; ability to forge equitable and successful partnerships with other professionals and organizations.
  • Demonstrated use of technology in collecting data for reports.
  • 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
  • Associate degree in education.
  • Experience with mentoring programs including experience with volunteer recruitment and training.
  • Knowledge of Extension and the Land Grant University System.
  • Bilingual (English-Spanish).
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
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 Category Program Planning, Development, Delivery, Evaluation, and Reporting
Duty/Responsibility
  • Partner with school administrators at three sites in Jefferson County to identify the youth mentor audience.
  • Responsible for conducting daily tasks such as ongoing marketing of the program and delivering information to school administrators, mentors, mentees, and the mentee’s family members.
  • Gather program data and information for federal reports.
  • Responsible for reporting mentoring activities and needed materials/supplies.
  • Facilitate weekly programming activities lasting a minimum of one hour, Family Night Out meetings, mentor orientation, and quarterly mentor meetings.


Note: % of job assigned to this duty may be changed as the program develops.
Percentage Of Time 60%
Job Duty Category Volunteer Recruitment, Development, and Management
Duty/Responsibility
  • Responsible for mentor recruitment, training, matching, and retention.
  • Provide ongoing training and support to volunteer mentors, in accordance with grant requirements.
  • Maintain effective communication with Colorado State University personnel, community leaders, and other agencies/organization to enhance strong program development, delivery, and evaluation.


Note: % of job assigned to this duty may be changed as the program develops.
Percentage Of Time 20%
Job Duty Category Initiate and Develop Relationships and Partnerships
Duty/Responsibility
  • Serve as the main contact for the mentors, mentees, and the mentee’s family members. 
  • Develop and maintain a strong working relationship with administrators from the three sites where the program is implemented.
  • Assure compliance with civil rights and affirmative action policies including reaching out to underserved and underrepresented audiences.


Note: % of job assigned to this duty may be changed as the program develops.
Percentage Of Time 20%

Application Details


Special Instructions to Applicants
For full consideration, all materials must be RECEIVED no later than 11:59 PM Mountain Time on Tuesday, July 5, 2022. Please submit the following to apply:
  • Resume
  • Cover letter
  • Special Required Documentation – Statement (no more than 5 pages) of how you meet all applicable “Required” and “Preferred” Job Qualifications. Please respond to each bullet point separately.


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.
For questions regarding the application process, contact the Office of Equal Opportunity at (970) 491-5836 or email [email protected] . For questions regarding the job vacancy, responsibilities, and salary, please contact Ruben Flores at 970-491-2590 or [email protected] .
Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Valid Driver’s License, Travel
Search Contact Ruben Flores, 970-491-2590 or [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. 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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