Assistant Director, Center for Protected Area Management (CPAM)

Colorado State University, United States

Updated: over 1 year ago
Location: Fort Collins, COLORADO
Deadline: 10 Oct 2022

Posting Details
Posting Detail Information


Working Title Assistant Director, Center for Protected Area Management (CPAM)
Position Location Fort Collins, CO
Is this position eligible for hybrid or remote work? No
Research Professional Position Yes
Posting Number 202201461AP
Position Type Admin Professional/ Research Professional
Classification Title Research Associate III
Number of Vacancies 1
Work Hours/Week 40
Proposed Annual Salary Range $65,000-$75,000
Employee Benefits
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Desired Start Date 10/31/2022
Position End Date (if temporary)
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 10/10/2022
Description of Work Unit
The Department of Human Dimensions of Natural Resources is an academic unit within the Warner College of Natural Resources with undergraduate majors in Natural Resources Tourism and Human Dimensions in Natural Resources. In addition, the Department of HDNR houses Master’s of Science degrees in Human Dimensions of Natural Resources and Conservation Leadership, a Master’s of Tourism Management, and a PhD in Human Dimensions of Natural Resources. The faculty is also active in human dimensions of natural resources research as well as outreach.
Position Summary
The Center for Protected Area Management (CPAM) is seeking an assistant director to help develop and lead key programmatic areas and specific projects that support the capacity development of people working in protected areas and conservation around the globe. The assistant director reports to the Director and serves as the implementation lead for our Spanish Protected Area Management Community of Practice and for our Ranger Support Program. They will also provide support to programs focused on gender equity and sustainable tourism in protected areas. The primary duty of this position is to oversee program development from the initial idea to implementation and through to monitoring/evaluation. This includes building alliances with partners and fundraising to expand program support. The person filling this position will be a life-long learner and collaborator that is dedicated to capacity building, program/project management, relationship building, and be able to work creatively to connect CPAM activities with the reality on-the-ground in the geographies where we work. They will be able to bring science, traditional knowledge, or other forms of learning to our program development and implementation and to our center’s strategic vision. In addition, the Assistant Director will provide strategic support to the Director across all program areas and provide technical guidance and support in developing CPAM’s long-term vision and approaches.
Required Job Qualifications
  • Masters degree in Conservation or Protected Areas.
  • 2 years of experience working with project/program design in conservation.
  • Experience living and traveling in Latin America.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the issues related to international conservation and protected area management.
  • Experience with Salesforce.
  • Experience with research and overall project management.
  • Strong ability to work independently and/or remotely, while maintaining productivity.
  • Experience in cross-cultural communication, training, and capacity building.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in team environments and cultivate team success.
  • Fluency (oral and written) in English and Spanish, including experience with technical writing and public speaking in both languages.
Preferred Job Qualifications
  • Portuguese language abilities
  • Proven ability to raise funds from varying types of donors.
  • Proven skills in conflict management, problem-solving and change management.
  • Proven success in developing strategic partnerships and managing relationships with governments, NGOs and other partners.
  • Technical writing experience
  • Experience with learning management systems
  • Experience with project management software
  • Graphic design experience
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
Duty/Responsibility
  • Independently develops project concepts, budgets, and scopes of work, and then develops the funding sources for the implementation of these projects.
  • Ensure the effective and efficient implementation of projects from conceptualization through implementation and evaluation, including submissions through CSU’s Kuali system
  • Organizes and manages the teams for each project to ensure successful implementation
Percentage Of Time 70%
Job Duty Category Research
Duty/Responsibility
  • Develops CPAM’s overall research areas to ensure that there is an explicit linkage between research pursued and other programmatic areas (ie. training courses)
  • Organizes teams from CPAM, CSU and other institutions around the world to collaborate on research projects
  • Connect research results with applied deliverables (new training materials, outreach manuals) that reach front-lines managers
  • Responsible for proposal writing for research grants, including submission of those grants and serving as PI for those grants within the CSU system
Percentage Of Time 10%
Job Duty Category Supervision
Duty/Responsibility
  • Oversees work study students throughout the year, hourly staff during our peak summer programs, and eventually will oversee our admin pro training coordinator position
  • Works with supervisees to develop annual work plan and goals and tracks the development of those plans throughout the year
Percentage Of Time 10%
Job Duty Category Strategic Visioning and Institutional Development
Duty/Responsibility
  • Participates in and leads efforts to develop CPAM’s mission, strategic vision, goals and related documents that position CPAM for success
  • Participants in fundraising efforts that support CPAM’s mission
Percentage Of Time 10%

Application Details


Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in the announcement to be considered for hire. Apply no later than 10/10/2022 for full consideration. Mailed or emailed applications will not be accepted.
Upload each of the items below individually as a Word Document (.doc), PDF (.pdf), or Rich Text Format (.rtf). Please note that incomplete applications cannot be considered. Please remove social security numbers and birth dates from application materials. A complete application consists of:
1) Statement of Qualifications (one-page letter addressing each qualification described in the announcement) uploaded in the ‘Cover Letter’ slot.
2) Resume
3) References – please include within your application contact information for 3 professional references including at least one supervisor.
References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.
Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
Search Contact Ryan Finchum, [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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