Executive Assistant, Office of Defense Engagement (ODE)

Colorado State University, United States

Updated: over 1 year ago

Location: Fort Collins, COLORADO

Deadline: 28 Jul 2022

Posting Details
Position Information

Classification Title	Temporary Hourly
Employment Category	Temporary
Is this an Hourly position?	Yes
Work Hours/Week	0-40
Overtime Eligible?	Yes
Position Location	Fort Collins, CO 80523
Description of Work Unit	The Office of Defense Engagement (ODE) is housed in the Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR). The mission of the ODE is to promote and coordinate research, scholarship and engagement on programs related to defense, national security, and internationalization of opportunities from the CSU campus. The ODE Executive Director is responsible for building and maintaining Colorado State University’s extramurally funded support of U.S. defense and national security initiatives. These include themes related to national security across sectors including agriculture, climate change, cybersecurity, energy, environment, and health. The ODE Executive Director leads an effort to bring the CSU research community together to contribute more comprehensively to national security related R&D, including growing the research portfolio, providing national security expertise to campus, drafting and executing a strategic plan, identifying challenges, opportunities, and innovative solutions to conducting national security-related research, and positioning CSU as a valued resource and thought leader for Federal and industry defense and security initiatives. The ODE Executive Director reports to the Senior Associate Vice-President for Health Policy and Ethics, and provides leadership and guidance regarding partnerships and cooperative relationships with local, state, Federal, international research institutions, government agencies, and the private sector in areas where CSU shares common interests in defense, security, and international development. The Executive Director partners closely with units on campus that have significant programs related to national security and defense. These include the Executive Director of the Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (CEMML) to help identify collaborative opportunities that generate pathways to leverage the strengths of CEMML and the CSU research community. The Executive Director works closely with partners on campus seeking international research partnerships with national security relevance. The Executive Director collaborates closely with the ODE Associate Director, campus leadership, faculty, academic units, and business support services to articulate and focus cross-campus strengths and catalyze compelling initiatives in areas of emerging interest for the Department of Defense (DoD), including but not limited to the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA); the Department of Health and Human Services including the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) and the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) as well as relevant entities and institutes of CDC and NIH; Department of Homeland Security (DHS); the Intelligence Community (IC); and other relevant government agencies and industry partners addressing national security interests. The Executive Director plays a leadership role in advancing proposals for extramural funding to advance national security and defense-related research, identifies funding opportunities for CSU faculty and scientists, and facilitates pursuit of funding opportunities for individuals or teams of CSU scientists. The Executive Director works with deans, department chairs, faculty, and administration, including research development, compliance, sponsored programs, university counsel, industry partners, and government relations, to identify resources needed to build infrastructure and business operations enabling increased national security-related research. The Office of the Vice President for Research has overall responsibility for promoting and facilitating the research enterprise at Colorado State University. The Office of the Vice President for Research will enable the University, its faculty, staff, and students to emerge as a world-class research institution complementing our learning, service, and outreach missions. The Office of the Vice President for Research will lead the 21st Century Land- Grant mission of Colorado State University by fostering and supporting the research enterprise, promoting scholarship and artistry, instilling a culture of integrity, inclusion and diversity, and capitalizing on opportunities to address global challenges. Colorado State University (CSU) is recognized as one of the premier research institutions and routinely ranks in the top of all American Universities in research expenditures. The university was established in 1870 as the land-grant institution for the State of Colorado. The University is committed to equity and inclusive excellence, setting the standard for public research universities in education, research, and engagement for the benefit of the citizens of Colorado, the United States, and the world. Student enrollment is approximately 34,000, and the University employs more than 7,200 staff including academic faculty, administrative professionals, and classified staff. As a premier land-grant university, CSU is addressing and solving the great global challenges of our time. CSU is in the city of Fort Collins, a dynamic community with a population of approximately 165,000. Situated 65 miles north of Denver at the western edge of the Great Plains and at the base of the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Fort Collins is a gateway to world-class skiing, hiking, fishing, climbing, and biking. With an average of 300 days of sunshine per year and low humidity, Fort Collins residents enjoy pleasant weather year-round. Indoor and outdoor activities are enjoyable in every season. Colorado has earned a worldwide reputation as an area that offers an unparalleled lifestyle, and Fort Collins represents the very best of Colorado with top award rankings from Forbes for Best Place for Business/Careers, Gallup Well Being Index for Healthiest Mid-Size City in America, CBS Money watch List of Top 10 Best Places to Retire, Outside Magazine Best Towns in America, among other select recognitions: http://www.fcgov.com/fcfacts .
Search Contact Email	[email protected]
Position Summary	The Executive Assistant reports to the Executive Director of the Office of Defense Engagement (ODE) at Colorado State University and supports the members of the ODE leadership team, with a focus on the ODE Executive Director and ODE Assistant Director. The Executive Assistant provides guidance and leadership to the overall operational oversight of the Office of Defense Engagement and is the coordinating focal point for all aspects of work related to and in support of ODE leadership. Communication and outreach activities of this position include work with campus groups and organizations to include administrators, academic leaders, and strategic partners throughout the university as well as national and international stakeholders, federal agencies, industry, foundations, and other universities. The position identifies and prioritizes scheduling needs and issues, strategic office activities and serves as the principal executive administrative contact for the ODE organization. This position manages the calendar and travel of the ODE Executive Director and Assistant Director’s calendar, along with planning, setup, and execution of ODE-hosted meetings and visits. This position is expected to be on-site a majority of work time. The ODE supports flexible work arrangements for employees, including limited teleworking privileges. Read more here: https://pts.colostate.edu/employee/telecommuting/ .
Position Minimum Qualifications	Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of increasingly responsible experience in an executive level administrative support capacity Experience working with MS Office Suite with emphasis on Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Teams Experience working in a position where strict confidentiality is required
Preferred Qualifications	Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Hospitality, Liberal Arts, or a science related field 5 years of increasingly responsible relevant experience Supervisory experience Experience in a university setting Demonstrated experience in high profile event/meeting management oversight Project management experience Demonstrated experience using financial, travel, HR, and other computing systems such as Kuali Financial Systems, Talent Management System, Research Data Center, Oracle, and Travel and Expense Management as well as electronic/virtual meeting software (e.g. Zoom, Blue Jeans, etc.) and other electronic platforms (e.g. OneDrive file management) Proven ability to foster collaboration across diverse groups to meet organizational objectives Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work effectively at all levels of an organization both independently and as a team member Strong organizational skills with demonstrated success coordinating multiple projects with attention to detail

Posting Details

Working Title	Executive Assistant, Office of Defense Engagement (ODE)
Posting Number	202200581T
Department	Vice President for Research Office
Salary Range	$30 hourly
Employee Benefits	Visit CSU’s Human Resources website for detailed benefit plan information for temporary employees in the following University benefit area: https://hr.colostate.edu/hr-community-and-supervisors/benefits/benefits-eligibility/
Close Date	07/28/2022
Special Instructions to Applicants	To apply, please submit a resume to Wiley Barnes at [email protected]. References will not be contacted without prior notification to applicant.
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	Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Essential Job Duties

Job Duty Category	Executive Administrative Assistance
Duty/Responsibility	Supports the members of the ODE leadership team, with a focus on the ODE Executive Director and ODE Assistant Director. Provides guidance and leadership to the overall operational oversight of the Office of Defense Engagement and is the coordinating focal point for all aspects of work related to and in support of ODE leadership. Work with campus groups and organizations to include administrators, academic leaders, and strategic partners throughout the university as well as national and international stakeholders, federal agencies, industry, foundations, and other universities. Identifies and prioritizes scheduling needs and issues, strategic office activities and serves as the principal executive administrative contact for the ODE organization. Manages the calendar and travel of the ODE Executive Director and Assistant Director’s calendar, along with planning, setup, and execution of ODE-hosted meetings and visits.
Percentage Of Time	100

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