Program Coordinator for the Office of Inclusive Excellence

Colorado State University, United States

Updated: over 1 year ago
Location: Fort Collins, COLORADO
Deadline: 09 Oct 2022

Posting Details
Posting Detail Information


Working Title Program Coordinator for the Office of Inclusive Excellence
Position Location Fort Collins, CO
Is this position eligible for hybrid or remote work?
Research Professional Position No
Posting Number 202201474AP
Position Type Admin Professional/ Research Professional
Classification Title Prof/Indiv Contrib II
Number of Vacancies
Work Hours/Week 40
Proposed Annual Salary Range $50,000 - 53,000
Employee Benefits
Colorado State University (CSU) is committed to providing employees with a strong and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family. Visit CSU’s Human Resources website for detailed benefit plan information for permanent full-time and part-time faculty and administrative professional employees in the following University benefit areas: https://hr.colostate.edu/hr-community-and-supervisors/benefits/benefits-eligibility/ & https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-perks/ .
Desired Start Date 01/02/2023
Position End Date (if temporary)
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 10/09/2022
Description of Work Unit
The University’s commitment to Inclusive Excellence is a longstanding one that reflects our role and mission as a land grant institution and recognizes the work that is needed to precipitate change. Founded in 2010, the Office for Inclusive Excellence leads diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts at Colorado State University. Our goal is to further develop an environment where all members of the University community are welcomed, valued, and affirmed. We achieve this by focusing on the following areas:
  • Actively support efforts to increase recruitment, retention, and promotion of faculty and staff from historically marginalized and underrepresented populations;
  • Actively support efforts to increase retention and recruitment of students of color from historically marginalized and excluded populations;
  • Build an environment in partnership with other Divisions and Colleges at CSU where students are more culturally competent and have skills to enter into a diverse global workplace;
  • Improve the university climate of inclusion;
  • Enhance effectiveness of curriculum, educational programs, and research, with regard to diversity and inclusion, and increase outreach and engagement with external communities
Position Summary
The Program Coordinator for the Office of Inclusive Excellence is responsible for developing, implementing, and assessing student success initiatives (i.e., United in STEMM and MURALS) for First generation, Limited Income and Racially Marginalized students that support undergraduate student retention in collaboration with academic colleges, SDPS offices, and other campus partners. This position is also responsible for serving as a liaison for Colorado State University’s employee resource groups (i.e., Multicultural Staff Faculty Network and Womxn of Color Network) by assisting with organizing programmatic efforts and coordinating feedback to OIE. Additionally, this position must actively embrace and role model Colorado State University’s Principles of Community (inclusion, integrity, respect, service, and social justice).
Required Job Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree completed by start date
  • Experience with program development and implementation of student success retention initiatives
  • Demonstrated experience with coordination, planning and facilitation of social justice education programming related to intersectionality, power, privilege, and oppression across multiple identities (i.e. race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, class, disability, religion, etc.,)
  • Experience working with students and colleagues as an educator, advisor, leader mentor and role model
  • Experience facilitating and training students
Preferred Job Qualifications
  • Master’s Degree in related field OR two years full-time professional experience working in related field
  • Demonstrated experience collaborating across multiple units/entities and identities
  • Demonstrated ongoing commitment to social justice advocacy at individual group and/or community level
  • Work independently
  • Familiar with STEMM disciplines and undergraduate research processes
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 Program Development and Management
Duty/Responsibility
  • Build and maintain relationships with various stakeholders on and off campus to support student success and faculty/staff
  • Deliver group facilitation and training for student groups and professional staff across campus
  • Develop, lead, and supervise students
  • Develop curriculum and teach a 1-credit course during the fall semester
  • Recruit participants for United in STEMM and MURALS
  • Collaborate with academic and student affairs departments to increase underrepresented student involvement in student success initiatives
Percentage Of Time 50
Job Duty Category Leadership
Duty/Responsibility
  • Assess program outcomes and evaluate student success to make data informed recommendations for programmatic changes, assessment, and strategic planning
  • Interact with students regularly to establish rapport, creating a sense of belonging in order to form trusting relationships with campus departments faculty, and staff
  • Assess the academic personal, social, and cultural needs of students and develop appropriate plans for addressing these issues or concerns
  • Serve as a liaison for employee resource groups
  • Actively embrace and role model the Principles of Community
Percentage Of Time 25
Job Duty Category Collaboration
Duty/Responsibility
  • Establish and maintain collaborative relationships and partners across campus
  • Make referrals as needed across campus 
  • Participate in all SDPS cluster meetings 
Percentage Of Time 25

Application Details


Special Instructions to Applicants
For a complete application, please submit a cover letter that addresses the minimum and preferred qualifications, a resume, and the contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.
Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
Search Contact Amber Sanchez [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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