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Classification TitleTemporary Hourly

Employment CategoryTemporary

Is this an Hourly position?Yes

Work Hours/Week15-20

Overtime Eligible?Yes

Position LocationFort Collins, CO

Does this position qualify for hybrid or remote work?Yes

Description of Work Unit

The Office of Engagement and Extension ( OEE ) was organized in 2006 to advance CSU’s engagement and outreach missions. OEE includes CSU Extension, CSU Extended Campus (including CSU Online), the Colorado Water Center and a variety of vibrant programs that engage the teaching, research, extension, and service missions of Colorado State University. The Vice President for Engagement and Extension ( VPEE ) is the principal administrative, academic, and fiscal officer for the division, reports to the CSU President, and works closely with the Provost/Executive Vice President. OEE works collaboratively across all Colleges and offices on campus, and has strong engagement programs throughout Colorado, the Western US and globally. At any given time, OEE includes over 400 employees. The total of budgets is approximately $85 million. OEE is one of the most institutionally comprehensive commitments to engagement and outreach among all land-grant and other universities. Propelled by OEE’s leadership, nationally CSU is a Carnegie Engaged University (2008, 2014), is a member of the Engagement Scholarship Consortium, is an APLU Innovation and Economic Prosperity University (2016) and is highly ranked for its online degree programs. Annually, CSU Extended Campus garners enrollments of over 10,000 learners and CSU Extension delivers approximately 500,000 educational contacts.

CSU Extension, organized under OEE , is the academic unit designated to promote the land-grant mission of increasing access to education through the application of university knowledge “in the several pursuits and professions in life” for the people and communities of Colorado, across the United States, and around the world. In partnership with CSU’s colleges and external partners, CSU Extension amplifies the research, teaching, service, engagement, and extension missions of CSU . CSU Extension faculty aim to educate, create, and connect with learners through inclusive, transdisciplinary, and activated engaged scholarship, and innovative, accessible, and connected lifelong education. To learn more about CSU Extension, visitwww.extension.colostate.edu.

The CSU Extension Sustainable Landscape team is currently creating new programming to reach a broad local and national audience which will provide public and professional opportunities for Coloradans to learn about various topics related to Sustainable Landscaping. The material is based on the Landscape for Life program developed by the United States Botanic Garden and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. The curriculum supports both home gardeners and green industry in adapting their landscaping practices to be more sustainable.

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.http://diversity.colostate.edu/principles-of-community.

Search Contact Emailderyn.davidson@colostate.edu

Position Summary

This position will provide development support for the national and statewide Landscape for Life program. This position works cooperatively with the CSU Extension Sustainable Landscape State Specialist and CSU Extension faculty and staff to accomplish work. The Sustainable Landscapes Program Assistant will work collaboratively to map out a statewide program plan, facilitate curriculum development, create and edit existing curriculum, while providing appropriate support, facilitation and linkages to university and program resources.

Due to the nature of the work, this position may be eligible to work from home or another county Extension office.

Position Minimum Qualifications

• Completed bachelor’s degree in Horticulture, Landscape Architecture, Sustainability, Education, Ecology or similar field.

• Work or research experience in the horticulture, sustainability or landscaping field.

• Ability to communicate through phone, virtual teams, remote platforms, email and other written communication means.

• Demonstrated use of technology in managing projects.

• Evidence of drive and initiative.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently.

• 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 Qualifications

• Completed master’s degree

• Experience creating programming and curriculum for a variety of learners through different modalities.

• Work experience in the field of Sustainability, particularly as it relates to landscaping.

• Experience working with multiple partners, managing schedules, coordinating program efforts.

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Posting Details

Working TitleSustainable Landscape Program Assistant, State Extension Administration Office

Posting Number202400677T

DepartmentCSU Extension-Programs

Salary Range$25-27/hr (depending on experience)

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 todiversity, equity and inclusion (https://inclusiveexcellence.colostate.edu/about/) , and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.

• Review our detailed benefits information here. (https://hr.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/25/2021/02/benefits-summary-hourly.pdf)

• Explore the additional perks of working at CSU here.

• For the total value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, use our compensation calculator (https://hr.colostate.edu/total-compensation-calculator/) .

• Lastly, click here for more information about why Fort Collins is consistently ranked in the top cities to live in (https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-community/) !

Close Date09/29/2024

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, all materials must be received directly athttps://jobs.colostate.edu/no later than 11:59 PM Mountain Time on Sunday, September 29, 2024. Please submit the following to apply:

• Resume

• List 2 professional references: name, title, organization, relationship, contact phone, and contact email.

For questions regarding the position, qualifications, or job duties please contact Deryn Davidson atDeryn.Davidson@colostate.edu.

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. TheOffice of Equal Opportunity (https://oeo.colostate.edu/) 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,titleix@colostate.edu.

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,oeo@colostate.edu.

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,oeo@colostate.edu.

Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to theOffice of Civil Rights, Department of Education (https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/howto.html) .

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 Job Duties

Job Duty CategoryProgram Support and Curriculum Development

Duty/Responsibility

• Coordinate curriculum updates, including grammatical, formatting and content edits, with faculty/field experts.

• Coordinate online course build in collaboration with CSU’s Instructional Design and Professional Education teams.

• Create a systematic approach for collecting curriculum and coordinating edits/updates.

• Serve as a subject matter expert (if applicable based on experience and degrees earned).

• Help coordinate material translation.

• Assist with meeting minutes, evaluation and reporting as needed.

Percentage Of Time75%

Job Duty CategoryProgram Outreach and Public Relations

Duty/Responsibility

• Assist with outreach and PR planning for launching and managing the national Landscape for Life program.

• Collaborate with Extension faculty and partner organizations across the state as needed to answer questions and provide support.

Percentage Of Time20%

Job Duty CategoryOther Duties As Assigned

Duty/Responsibility

• Determined collectively as a team based on needs.

Percentage Of Time5%

References

Minimum References Required2

Maximum References Required

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents