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Education

Colorado State University

At Colorado State, there’s this energy we all share—this undeniableexcitement for what’s next. 

You need a master's or bachelor's degree with 3+ years in higher ed advising, experience with online students, strong analytical and communication skills, and proficiency in student systems.

You will advise online students, support their academic progress, track enrollment data, and connect them to campus resources while addressing unique challenges and fostering student success.

People, HR & Administration

Education & Teaching

Fort Collins

<p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><b>Position Location</b></div> <div>Fort Collins, CO</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Work Location</b></div> <div>Position qualifies for hybrid/in-office work</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Research Professional Position</b></div> <div>No</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Posting Number</b></div> <div>202500281AP</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Position Type</b></div> <div>Admin Professional/ Research Professional</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Classification Title</b></div> <div>Prof/Indiv Contrib II</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Number of Vacancies</b></div> <div>1</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Work Hours/Week</b></div> <div>40</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Proposed Annual Salary Range</b></div> <div>The starting salary will be in the range of $60,000 - $62,000 and will be commensurate with education and experience.</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Employee Benefits</b></div>
<div><div>Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it&rsquo;s a thriving community that&rsquo;s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.</div><ul>
<li><b>Review our detailed benefits information here.</b></li>
<li><b>Explore the additional perks of working at </b><b>CSU</b><b> here</b>.</li>
<li><b>For the total value of </b><b>CSU</b><b> benefits in addition to wages, use our compensation calculator</b>.</li><br>
</ul></div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Desired Start Date</b></div>
</div><br>
<div></div><div><div><b>Position End Date (if temporary)</b></div>
</div><br>
<div></div><div><div><b>To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on</b></div> <div>03/17/2025</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Description of Work Unit</b></div>
<div><div>The Office of Engagement and Extension (OEE) was organized in 2006 to advance CSU&rsquo;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&rsquo;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. The OEE Human Resource team is located in the University Square building on the Fort Collins Main Campus.<br>
</div><div>We are committed to building a unique community responsive to providing impactful programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We invite you to review Colorado State University&rsquo;s <b>Principles of Community</b> that guide our mission and vision of access, teaching, service, and engagement. Colorado State University encourages professional development and provides an <b>Employee Study Privilege</b> with up to nine credit hours of tuition assistance annually.</div></div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Position Summary</b></div>
<div><div>The Academic Advisor position within the Academic Services Unit of the Office of Engagement and Extension (OEE) is a full-time twelve-month Administrative Professional position dedicated to serving degree and certificate admitted students within OEE. Academic Advisors provide assistance to students seeking coursework from the CSU Online unit. The Academic Advisor plays a supportive role in strengthening efforts to provide quality advising and promote online student success.<br>
</div><div>This position supports an innovative and holistic approach to providing students with the assistance, guidance, and resources necessary to complete their programs at a distance. The primary functions of the Academic Advisor are to foster successful transition to the university and online environment in their first semester, provide support and referrals throughout their academic program, and use action plans to promote timely persistence and graduation. Additionally, Academic Advisors can promote exploration of majors/minors/certificates/graduate programs when needed.<br>
</div><div>The role is hybrid in that individuals are allowed to work remotely. However, this is not a fully remote position. Academic Advisors have in-person meetings on-campus in Fort Collins, CO as needed with the Department and with the Office of Engagement and Extension throughout each semester and must be able to get to the CSU campus whenever necessary.</div></div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Required Job Qualifications</b></div>
<div><ul><li>Completed master&rsquo;s degree from an accredited institution in the area of Higher Education Leadership, Student Affairs Administration, Human Development and Family Studies, Business, or a related field.</li>
<p></p>
</ul><div>OR</div><ul>
<li>Completed<b> </b>bachelor&rsquo;s degree from an accredited institution in the area of Higher Education Leadership, Student Affairs Administration, Human Development and Family Studies, Business, or a related field plus a minimum of three years of experience working in a college/university setting with a role working directly with students in an advisory environment.</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience with adult, non-traditional, or online student audiences including advising, teaching, and/or working with students as they profess through admission, orientation, enrollment, or degree-completion processes.</li>
<li>Must have a valid driver&rsquo;s license or the ability to obtain a driver&rsquo;s license or access to a licensed driver by the employment start date.</li>
</ul></div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Preferred Job Qualifications</b></div>
<ul><li>Five or more years of experience in a higher education setting working directly with students in an advisory service capacity.</li>
<li>One or more years of experience working directly with online students in a higher education setting.</li>
<li>Experience using university student information systems and learning management systems such as Banner (SunGard systems), EAB Navigate, Salesforce, Canvas, etc.</li>
<li>Strong analytical skills demonstrated through the use of tracking data and extracting meaning used in outreach and support to students.</li>
<li>Experience working from a distance from the student and using technology to connect, build relationships, and motivate students.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to do detailed work, prioritize multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.</li>
<li>Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including demonstrated ability to guide new and continuing students through advising processes while utilizing professional expertise in contemporary advising and student success theories.</li>
</ul></div><br>
</div></div></div><div><div>Essential Duties
</div><p></p><div><div><div><div><b>Job Duty Category</b></div> <div>Advising</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Duty/Responsibility</b></div>
<ul><li>Awareness of current departmental requirements necessary for undergraduate online students to earn their bachelor&rsquo;s degree.</li>
<li>Advise current and prospective online degree students.</li>
<li>Provide support for students going through transitions, degree selection and progress to graduation.</li>
<li>Provide comprehensive advising to new students and develop a continuous advising relationship with students through graduation.</li>
<li>Provide attention to students struggling to adjust to demands of online courses and learning environment.</li>
<li>Work with FERPA Guidelines to uphold student&rsquo;s privacy.</li>
<li>Work with students to develop an academic plan.</li>
<li>Proactive outreach and tracking.</li>
<li>Attention to data and patterns of success / difficulty.</li>
<li>Participate in the development and implementation of a comprehensive assessment plan for advising services.</li>
<li>Develop connection to campus resources and opportunities.</li>
<li>Participate in strategic interventions with the Office of Engagement and Extension and across campus.</li>
<li>Assist current students and prospective students to understand degree curriculum and transfer of previously earned credits.</li>
<li>Develop familiarity with issues certain populations of students may face (non-traditional students, students of color, first generation college students, returning athletes) and incorporate this perspective into developmental advising approaches.</li>
</ul>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Percentage Of Time</b></div> <div>60%</div>
</div><br>
</div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Job Duty Category</b></div> <div>Special Population Advising and Retention</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Duty/Responsibility</b></div>
<ul><li>Understand and disseminate to stakeholders the ways in which students learning from a distance to the CSU campus are a special population.</li>
<li>Additional special populations of students that the Academic Advisor will advise include but are not limited to: students reported as at-risk through early warning/alert statuses, students returning to CSU after stopping out, online, students needing tutoring or additional academic supports, student athletes, students with GPAs below the &ldquo;good academic standing&rdquo; requirement, etc.</li>
<li>Advise and retrain specific populations of online students.</li>
<li>Serve as the student&rsquo;s advocate in resolving matters of academic difficulty, misunderstanding, or confusion.</li>
<li>Mentor and educate students regarding policies, procedures, and appeals of the university.</li>
<li>Assist students with goal clarification and development of an academic completion plan.</li>
<li>Contact students regularly to discuss goal setting and enhancing time management, study skills, self-advocacy, academic success strategies, available campus support resources, and broader topics holistically impacting students (such as: financial concerns, caregiving responsibilities, navigating the university system from a distance, etc.).</li>
</ul>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Percentage Of Time</b></div> <div>15%</div>
</div><br>
</div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Job Duty Category</b></div> <div>Analyze</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Duty/Responsibility</b></div>
<ul><li>Gather and compile enrollment data and other metrics to assist with measurement and analysis of current programs, services, and/or curriculums.</li>
<li>Maintain tracking systems of student contact and classifications for reporting, analysis, and recommendation purposes (such as: enrollment racking, academic progress/grades, course drops/withdrawals, matriculation status, etc.).</li>
</ul>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Percentage Of Time</b></div> <div>15%</div>
</div><br>
</div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Job Duty Category</b></div> <div>Collaboration and Professional Development</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Duty/Responsibility</b></div>
<ul><li>Develop and utilize advising best practices that combine department level knowledge and campus wide perspective.</li>
<li>Actively participate in the Academic Support Coordinator Network, including sharing of best advising practices.</li>
<li>Participate in campus-wide intervention strategies.</li>
<li>Develop and maintain detailed knowledge of and referral to campus resources and opportunities.</li>
<li>Actively pursue professional development and training opportunities to remain aware of trends in student success and advising theory and practice and participate in team training and activities.</li>
<li>Explore opportunities to create business process improvements to maintain excellent customer services, integrity of data, and work standards for the academic advising team.</li>
<li>Present and conferences, workshops, and/or for campus partners as appropriate.</li>
</ul>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Percentage Of Time</b></div> <div>10%</div>
</div><br>
</div></div></div><div><div>Application Details
</div><p></p><div><div><div><div><b>Special Instructions to Applicants</b></div>
<div><div><b>For full consideration, all materials must be </b><b>RECEIVED</b><b> no later than 11:59 PM Mountain Time on March 17, 2025. Please submit the following to apply:</b></div><ul>
<li>Resume</li>
<li>Cover letter addressing how professional experiences align with identified required and preferred qualifications of the position</li></ul><p></p><div><br>
</div><div>
For questions regarding the application process, contact the Talent Acquisition office at <b>HR_TA@colostate.edu</b>. For questions regarding the job vacancy, responsibilities, and salary, please contact Amy Quinn-Sparks at <b>Amy.Quinn@colostate.edu</b>.<br>
<br>
Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.</div><div>
<br>
CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.</div></div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Conditions of Employment</b></div> <div>Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Valid Driver&rsquo;s License</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Search Contact</b></div> <div>Amy Quinn-Sparks at Amy.Quinn@colostate.edu</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>EEO</b></div>
<div>Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Background Check Policy Statement</b></div>
<div>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.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Position Location Fort Collins, CO

Work Location Position qualifies for hybrid/in-office work

Research Professional Position No

Posting Number 202500281AP

Position Type Admin Professional/ Research Professional

Classification Title Prof/Indiv Contrib II

Number of Vacancies 1

Work Hours/Week 40

Proposed Annual Salary Range The starting salary will be in the range of $60,000 - $62,000 and will be commensurate with education and 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, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
Review our detailed benefits information here.
Explore the additional perks of working at CSU here.
For the total value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, use our compensation calculator.


Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 03/17/2025

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. The OEE Human Resource team is located in the University Square building on the Fort Collins Main Campus.
We are committed to building a unique community responsive to providing impactful 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. Colorado State University encourages professional development and provides an Employee Study Privilege with up to nine credit hours of tuition assistance annually.

Position Summary
The Academic Advisor position within the Academic Services Unit of the Office of Engagement and Extension (OEE) is a full-time twelve-month Administrative Professional position dedicated to serving degree and certificate admitted students within OEE. Academic Advisors provide assistance to students seeking coursework from the CSU Online unit. The Academic Advisor plays a supportive role in strengthening efforts to provide quality advising and promote online student success.
This position supports an innovative and holistic approach to providing students with the assistance, guidance, and resources necessary to complete their programs at a distance. The primary functions of the Academic Advisor are to foster successful transition to the university and online environment in their first semester, provide support and referrals throughout their academic program, and use action plans to promote timely persistence and graduation. Additionally, Academic Advisors can promote exploration of majors/minors/certificates/graduate programs when needed.
The role is hybrid in that individuals are allowed to work remotely. However, this is not a fully remote position. Academic Advisors have in-person meetings on-campus in Fort Collins, CO as needed with the Department and with the Office of Engagement and Extension throughout each semester and must be able to get to the CSU campus whenever necessary.

Required Job Qualifications
Completed master’s degree from an accredited institution in the area of Higher Education Leadership, Student Affairs Administration, Human Development and Family Studies, Business, or a related field.

OR
Completed bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in the area of Higher Education Leadership, Student Affairs Administration, Human Development and Family Studies, Business, or a related field plus a minimum of three years of experience working in a college/university setting with a role working directly with students in an advisory environment.
Demonstrated experience with adult, non-traditional, or online student audiences including advising, teaching, and/or working with students as they profess through admission, orientation, enrollment, or degree-completion processes.
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
Five or more years of experience in a higher education setting working directly with students in an advisory service capacity.
One or more years of experience working directly with online students in a higher education setting.
Experience using university student information systems and learning management systems such as Banner (SunGard systems), EAB Navigate, Salesforce, Canvas, etc.
Strong analytical skills demonstrated through the use of tracking data and extracting meaning used in outreach and support to students.
Experience working from a distance from the student and using technology to connect, build relationships, and motivate students.
Demonstrated ability to do detailed work, prioritize multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including demonstrated ability to guide new and continuing students through advising processes while utilizing professional expertise in contemporary advising and student success theories.

Essential Duties
Job Duty Category Advising

Duty/Responsibility
Awareness of current departmental requirements necessary for undergraduate online students to earn their bachelor’s degree.
Advise current and prospective online degree students.
Provide support for students going through transitions, degree selection and progress to graduation.
Provide comprehensive advising to new students and develop a continuous advising relationship with students through graduation.
Provide attention to students struggling to adjust to demands of online courses and learning environment.
Work with FERPA Guidelines to uphold student’s privacy.
Work with students to develop an academic plan.
Proactive outreach and tracking.
Attention to data and patterns of success / difficulty.
Participate in the development and implementation of a comprehensive assessment plan for advising services.
Develop connection to campus resources and opportunities.
Participate in strategic interventions with the Office of Engagement and Extension and across campus.
Assist current students and prospective students to understand degree curriculum and transfer of previously earned credits.
Develop familiarity with issues certain populations of students may face (non-traditional students, students of color, first generation college students, returning athletes) and incorporate this perspective into developmental advising approaches.


Percentage Of Time 60%

Job Duty Category Special Population Advising and Retention

Duty/Responsibility
Understand and disseminate to stakeholders the ways in which students learning from a distance to the CSU campus are a special population.
Additional special populations of students that the Academic Advisor will advise include but are not limited to: students reported as at-risk through early warning/alert statuses, students returning to CSU after stopping out, online, students needing tutoring or additional academic supports, student athletes, students with GPAs below the “good academic standing” requirement, etc.
Advise and retrain specific populations of online students.
Serve as the student’s advocate in resolving matters of academic difficulty, misunderstanding, or confusion.
Mentor and educate students regarding policies, procedures, and appeals of the university.
Assist students with goal clarification and development of an academic completion plan.
Contact students regularly to discuss goal setting and enhancing time management, study skills, self-advocacy, academic success strategies, available campus support resources, and broader topics holistically impacting students (such as: financial concerns, caregiving responsibilities, navigating the university system from a distance, etc.).


Percentage Of Time 15%

Job Duty Category Analyze

Duty/Responsibility
Gather and compile enrollment data and other metrics to assist with measurement and analysis of current programs, services, and/or curriculums.
Maintain tracking systems of student contact and classifications for reporting, analysis, and recommendation purposes (such as: enrollment racking, academic progress/grades, course drops/withdrawals, matriculation status, etc.).


Percentage Of Time 15%

Job Duty Category Collaboration and Professional Development

Duty/Responsibility
Develop and utilize advising best practices that combine department level knowledge and campus wide perspective.
Actively participate in the Academic Support Coordinator Network, including sharing of best advising practices.
Participate in campus-wide intervention strategies.
Develop and maintain detailed knowledge of and referral to campus resources and opportunities.
Actively pursue professional development and training opportunities to remain aware of trends in student success and advising theory and practice and participate in team training and activities.
Explore opportunities to create business process improvements to maintain excellent customer services, integrity of data, and work standards for the academic advising team.
Present and conferences, workshops, and/or for campus partners as appropriate.


Percentage Of Time 10%

Application Details
Special Instructions to Applicants
For full consideration, all materials must be RECEIVED no later than 11:59 PM Mountain Time on March 17, 2025. Please submit the following to apply:
Resume
Cover letter addressing how professional experiences align with identified required and preferred qualifications of the position

For questions regarding the application process, contact the Talent Acquisition office at HR_TA@colostate.edu. For questions regarding the job vacancy, responsibilities, and salary, please contact Amy Quinn-Sparks at Amy.Quinn@colostate.edu.

Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.

Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Valid Driver’s License

Search Contact Amy Quinn-Sparks at Amy.Quinn@colostate.edu

EEO
Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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.

12-25 Academic Advisor - Colorado State University

12-25 Academic Advisor

You need two years of HR Coordinator experience or a combination of related education and experience totaling two years.

You will manage HR processes, assist with recruitment, maintain records, ensure compliance for leave and payroll, update HR content, generate reports, and support special projects.

Customer Relations

<p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><b>Position Location</b></div> <div>Fort Collins, CO 80523</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Work Location</b></div> <div>Position is fully in-office/in-person</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Type of Position</b></div> <div>Full-time</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Classification Title</b></div> <div>Technician II</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Posting Number</b></div> <div>202500021P</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Position Type</b></div> <div>State Classified</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Open Date</b></div>
</div><br>
<div></div><div><div><b>Close Date</b></div> <div>03/19/2025</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Salary</b></div> <div>$3,589 - $4,666 Monthly</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Employee Benefits</b></div>
<div><div>Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it&rsquo;s a thriving community that&rsquo;s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.<br>
</div><ul><li><b>Review our detailed benefits information here.</b></li>
<li><b>Explore the additional perks of working at </b><b>CSU</b><b> here</b>.</li>
<li><b>For the total value of </b><b>CSU</b><b> benefits in addition to wages, use our compensation calculator</b>.</li><br>
</ul></div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>State Classified Hourly</b></div> <div>No</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Description of Work Unit</b></div>
<div>The College of Agricultural Sciences (CAS) is an integral part of the Colorado State University land-grant system. The CAS Dean&rsquo;s Office is responsible for oversight in fulfilling the land-grant mission in agricultural sciences through teaching, research, community and economic outreach and engagement, in service to and in cooperation with Extension (CSUE) and the Agricultural Experiment Station (AES). The Ag Business Center (ABC) is part of the CAS Dean&rsquo;s Office. The ABC provides shared administrative services support to the college and the Agricultural Experiment Station in the areas of financial services, research administration, human resources, and grant facilitation. The ABC organizational structure consists of Accounting/Purchasing Techs, Strategic Business Managers, HR Professionals, and Grant Facilitators. This position reports to the CAS HR Operations Specialist.<br>
<br>
In the ABC, supervisors support our employee&rsquo;s work/life balance by permitting <b>flexible work options</b>, including non-standard work hours and hybrid on-site or remote/teleworking schedules.</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Position Summary</b></div>
<div>This full-time position works in the College of Agricultural Sciences Dean&rsquo;s Office Agricultural Business Center (CAS ABC). This position is a team member of the ABC HR personnel and reports to the CAS HR Operations Specialist. This position provides general HR Coordinator support including policy administration, records, leave, and systems data entry as well as processing, tracking and maintenance of personnel information, records, and electronic archiving systems. Job duties also include providing accurate information/responses to HR related questions and inquiries and ensuring strict confidentiality in all HR communication and records. This position liaises with CSU HR IS, records, payroll, and benefits, and student employment to ensure compliance with CSU, state, and federal regulations and policies.</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Minimum Qualifications</b></div>
<div><div><i>To be considered for this position, candidates must demonstrate in the application materials:</i></div><div></div><div><br>
Experience Only:<br>
<br>
Two (2) years of experience providing general HR Coordinator and Operations support.<br>
</div><div>OR<br>
</div><div>Education and Experience:<br>
<br>
A combination of related education and/or relevant experience providing general HR Coordinator and Operations support for the work assigned equal to two (2) years.</div></div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Substitutions</b></div>
</div><br>
<div></div><div><div><b>Preferred Qualifications</b></div>
<div><div><i>The highly desired candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, abilities, personal characteristics, and experience directly related and critical to this position:</i><br>
</div><ul><li>Directly related state service experience.</li>
<li>Bachelor degree(s) in Human Resources, Business Management/Administration, or a closely related field.</li>
<li>Professional experience in a higher education environment.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to work in a computerized environment including HRIS.</li>
<li>Certifications or licenses in professional HR organizations such as SHRM and/or HRCI.</li>
<li>Proficiency MS Office Suite.</li>
<li>Customer Service Skills.</li>
</ul></div></div><br>
</div></div></div><div><div>Essential Job Duties
</div><p></p><div><div><div><div><b>Job Duty Category</b></div> <div>HR Coordination</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Duty/Responsibility</b></div>
<div><div>Provide full HR functions in a generalist capacity as assigned. Learn, apply, and communicate standard operating procedures and policies for HR functions across the college. Serve as a Subject Matter Expert for employees and supervisors alike. Update written procedures and policies for employee and supervisor reference. Help ensure information is available online and communicated and distributed through various venues as needed.</div><br>
<div></div><ul>
<li>
Complete employee hire processes including I-9 verifications, background checks, creating new employee assignments in HR IS, and completing necessary paperwork.</li>
<li>Assist in submitting, monitoring, tracking, reconciling, and facilitating employee leave-related documentation and records for compliance. Support activities such as: Compensatory Time, Overtime payment, Holiday/Administrative Leave, as well as special leave circumstances such as Family Medical Leave (FML), Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI), Short Term Disability (STD), Leave Without Pay (LWOP), and/or Worker&rsquo;s Compensation (WC)</li>
<li>Facilitate recruitment activities such as position management and applicant tracking.<ul>
<li>Provide general administrative support in TMS in the initiator role: generate content, create, or modify position descriptions, input requests, build postings, and upload materials and forms.</li>
<li>Provide general administrative support in the applicant manager role to support searches, pool hires, and/or alternative appointment requests (AARs).</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
</li>
</ul><div></div><br>
<ul><li>Assist in personnel record and electronic archiving systems; management, filing, maintenance, and upkeep.</li>
<li>Review and help maintain CAS ABC HR Intranet web site. Help ensure HR content information is up-to-date with active links.</li>
</ul></div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Percentage Of Time</b></div> <div>50</div>
</div><br>
</div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Job Duty Category</b></div> <div>Technical Analysis</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Duty/Responsibility</b></div>
<ul><li>Design, generate and maintain HR related reports of employee demographics and profiles for analysis and actions such as: certification, reappointment/extension, benefits eligibility, salary comparators, and other needs as requested utilizing systems such as Oracle HR IS and Web Focus.</li>
<li>Management of biweekly hourly payroll submission to ensure compliance with University regulations. Calculate hours worked, verify wage, fringe rate calculations, and verify entries in Time Clock Plus or other time-entry systems.</li>
<li>Management of hourly expense distribution reconciliation process; generate applicable reports; compile, analyze, and distribute internal reports of hourly employees; and monitor approvals of hours worked by work-study students and non-student hourlies.</li>
</ul>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Percentage Of Time</b></div> <div>45</div>
</div><br>
</div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Job Duty Category</b></div> <div>Service</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Duty/Responsibility</b></div>
<div>Complete special projects: serve as HR representative on unit, college or university committees as requested, and other duties as assigned.</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Percentage Of Time</b></div> <div>5</div>
</div><br>
</div></div></div><div><div>Application Details
</div><p></p><div><div><div><div><b>Special Instructions to Applicants</b></div>
<div><div><b>APPLICATION</b><b> </b><b>INSTRUCTIONS</b><b> </b><b>AND</b><b> </b><b>INFORMATION</b><br>
</div><ul><li>Clearly document job duties you have performed that relate to minimum qualifications, preferred qualifications, and essential job duties in the <b><i>Work Experience</i></b> section on the application. Human Resources must be able to evaluate your experience based on this information.</li>
<li>Clearly outline dates of employment and hours worked per week for each employment experience listed in the<b><i> Work Experience</i></b> section of the Application so that Human Resources can calculate full-time work experience. Please note: Part-time experience will be calculated to determine the full-time equivalent.</li>
<li>The <b><i>Work Experienc</i></b><b>e</b> is the only document that will be utilized to determine if minimum qualifications, as outlined in the job posting, have been met. <b>The Application is considered to be the legal document on file; resumes will not be reviewed for minimum qualification requirements.</b>
</li><li>Applicants may redact information from this initial application that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.</li></ul><p></p><div><br>
<br>
</div><div><b>INCOMPLETE</b><b> </b><b>APPLICATIONS</b><br>
</div><ul><li>If an Application is considered &ldquo;Incomplete&rdquo;, the Application will be removed from consideration for the position.</li>
<li>An Application is incomplete if no current/ previous employment is included in the <b><i>Work Experience </i></b>section of the Application.</li>
<li>An Application is incomplete if &ldquo;see resume&rdquo; (or something similar) is noted, or previous employment does not contain job duties for every position in the <b><i>Work Experience</i></b> section of the Application.</li>
<li>Positions requiring a degree or if using education as a substitution for work experience (e.g.: Associate or Bachelor&rsquo;s) transcripts are required in order to verify receipt of the required degree or coursework. If official or unofficial transcripts are not supplied at the time of application, the Application is incomplete.</li></ul><div><br>
<br>
</div><div><b>RESUMES</b><br>
</div><ul><li>When a resume is listed as a required document, it may be used in the comparative analysis/ evaluation process to determine the candidates that most closely meet the qualifications of the position. This process occurs after an application has passed the minimum qualifications screening.</li>
<li>Resumes will not be accepted in place of a completed application; however, some positions may still require a resume as a component for complete application materials.</li>
<li>Please see the <b><i>Required Documents</i></b> section of the posting.</li>
</ul><div>
<br>
<b>NOTES</b><br>
</div><ul><li>Appointment to the vacancy or vacancies represented by this announcement is expected to be from the eligible list created. However, at the discretion of the appointing authority, the position(s) may be filled by another method of appointment for a valid articulated business reason.</li>
<li>The selection process for State Classified positions may include an exam(s) and interview(s) which <b>require</b> candidates to physically appear (at the CSU campus in Fort Collins, CO) at the candidates&rsquo; own expense.</li>
<li>Pertinent updates to your Application status can be obtained by logging into your application account at <b>https://jobs.colostate.edu</b>
</li><li><b>All status updates for this position will be sent via email from </b><b>human.resources@colostate.edu</b><b>, </b><b>hr_ta@colostate.edu</b><b>, OR the TA Team Member facilitating the search process. In addition to your Inbox, remember to check the Deleted and Junk folders for these important communications.</b>
</li>
</ul><div><br>
<b>FOR</b><b> </b><b>CURRENT</b><b> OR </b><b>FORMER</b><b> </b><b>EMPLOYEES</b><b> OF </b><b>THE</b><b> </b><b>STATE</b><b> OF </b><b>COLORADO</b><b>:</b><br>
</div><ul><li>Per the requirements of the Step Pay Program implemented on July 1, 2024, any State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classification&rsquo;s pay range based on completed years in their current class series as of June 30. <b>All current and former State employees must ensure that your entire work history within the State Classified System, including at Institutions of Higher Education, is indicated in your application so that your time-in-series can be calculated accurately.</b><br>
</li></ul></div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Department Contact Information</b></div>
<div><div>Human Resources &ndash; Talent Acquisition Team, at <b>hr_ta@colostate.edu</b> or call (970) 491- MyHR(6947).</div><div>
<br>
Please check the Help link online at <b>https://jobs.colostate.edu/help/</b> for assistance on your application or for answers to Frequently Asked Questions.<br>
</div><div>All other inquiries should be directed to the Colorado State University Human Resources Office at <b>HR_Service_Center@colostate.edu</b> or (970) 491- MyHR(6947).</div></div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Conditions of Employment</b></div> <div>Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>EEO</b></div>
<div>Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Background Check Policy Statement</b></div>
<div>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.</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Employment and Appeal Rights</b></div>
<div>If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position, you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination. Also, if you wish to challenge the selection and comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the receipt of notice or knowledge of the action you are challenging.<br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director&rsquo;s Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director&rsquo;s Administrative Procedures are available at <b>www.colorado.gov/spb</b>.<br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
A standard appeal form is available at: <b>www.colorado.gov/spb</b>. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Position Location Fort Collins, CO 80523

Work Location Position is fully in-office/in-person

Type of Position Full-time

Classification Title Technician II

Posting Number 202500021P

Position Type State Classified

Open Date

Close Date 03/19/2025

Salary $3,589 - $4,666 Monthly

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, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
Review our detailed benefits information here.
Explore the additional perks of working at CSU here.
For the total value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, use our compensation calculator.


State Classified Hourly No

Description of Work Unit
The College of Agricultural Sciences (CAS) is an integral part of the Colorado State University land-grant system. The CAS Dean’s Office is responsible for oversight in fulfilling the land-grant mission in agricultural sciences through teaching, research, community and economic outreach and engagement, in service to and in cooperation with Extension (CSUE) and the Agricultural Experiment Station (AES). The Ag Business Center (ABC) is part of the CAS Dean’s Office. The ABC provides shared administrative services support to the college and the Agricultural Experiment Station in the areas of financial services, research administration, human resources, and grant facilitation. The ABC organizational structure consists of Accounting/Purchasing Techs, Strategic Business Managers, HR Professionals, and Grant Facilitators. This position reports to the CAS HR Operations Specialist.

In the ABC, supervisors support our employee’s work/life balance by permitting flexible work options, including non-standard work hours and hybrid on-site or remote/teleworking schedules.

Position Summary
This full-time position works in the College of Agricultural Sciences Dean’s Office Agricultural Business Center (CAS ABC). This position is a team member of the ABC HR personnel and reports to the CAS HR Operations Specialist. This position provides general HR Coordinator support including policy administration, records, leave, and systems data entry as well as processing, tracking and maintenance of personnel information, records, and electronic archiving systems. Job duties also include providing accurate information/responses to HR related questions and inquiries and ensuring strict confidentiality in all HR communication and records. This position liaises with CSU HR IS, records, payroll, and benefits, and student employment to ensure compliance with CSU, state, and federal regulations and policies.

Minimum Qualifications
To be considered for this position, candidates must demonstrate in the application materials:
Experience Only:

Two (2) years of experience providing general HR Coordinator and Operations support.
OR
Education and Experience:

A combination of related education and/or relevant experience providing general HR Coordinator and Operations support for the work assigned equal to two (2) years.

Substitutions

Preferred Qualifications
The highly desired candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, abilities, personal characteristics, and experience directly related and critical to this position:
Directly related state service experience.
Bachelor degree(s) in Human Resources, Business Management/Administration, or a closely related field.
Professional experience in a higher education environment.
Demonstrated ability to work in a computerized environment including HRIS.
Certifications or licenses in professional HR organizations such as SHRM and/or HRCI.
Proficiency MS Office Suite.
Customer Service Skills.

Essential Job Duties
Job Duty Category HR Coordination

Duty/Responsibility
Provide full HR functions in a generalist capacity as assigned. Learn, apply, and communicate standard operating procedures and policies for HR functions across the college. Serve as a Subject Matter Expert for employees and supervisors alike. Update written procedures and policies for employee and supervisor reference. Help ensure information is available online and communicated and distributed through various venues as needed.


Complete employee hire processes including I-9 verifications, background checks, creating new employee assignments in HR IS, and completing necessary paperwork.
Assist in submitting, monitoring, tracking, reconciling, and facilitating employee leave-related documentation and records for compliance. Support activities such as: Compensatory Time, Overtime payment, Holiday/Administrative Leave, as well as special leave circumstances such as Family Medical Leave (FML), Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI), Short Term Disability (STD), Leave Without Pay (LWOP), and/or Worker’s Compensation (WC)
Facilitate recruitment activities such as position management and applicant tracking.
Provide general administrative support in TMS in the initiator role: generate content, create, or modify position descriptions, input requests, build postings, and upload materials and forms.
Provide general administrative support in the applicant manager role to support searches, pool hires, and/or alternative appointment requests (AARs).



Assist in personnel record and electronic archiving systems; management, filing, maintenance, and upkeep.
Review and help maintain CAS ABC HR Intranet web site. Help ensure HR content information is up-to-date with active links.


Percentage Of Time 50

Job Duty Category Technical Analysis

Duty/Responsibility
Design, generate and maintain HR related reports of employee demographics and profiles for analysis and actions such as: certification, reappointment/extension, benefits eligibility, salary comparators, and other needs as requested utilizing systems such as Oracle HR IS and Web Focus.
Management of biweekly hourly payroll submission to ensure compliance with University regulations. Calculate hours worked, verify wage, fringe rate calculations, and verify entries in Time Clock Plus or other time-entry systems.
Management of hourly expense distribution reconciliation process; generate applicable reports; compile, analyze, and distribute internal reports of hourly employees; and monitor approvals of hours worked by work-study students and non-student hourlies.


Percentage Of Time 45

Job Duty Category Service

Duty/Responsibility
Complete special projects: serve as HR representative on unit, college or university committees as requested, and other duties as assigned.

Percentage Of Time 5

Application Details
Special Instructions to Applicants
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
Clearly document job duties you have performed that relate to minimum qualifications, preferred qualifications, and essential job duties in the Work Experience section on the application. Human Resources must be able to evaluate your experience based on this information.
Clearly outline dates of employment and hours worked per week for each employment experience listed in the Work Experience section of the Application so that Human Resources can calculate full-time work experience. Please note: Part-time experience will be calculated to determine the full-time equivalent.
The Work Experience is the only document that will be utilized to determine if minimum qualifications, as outlined in the job posting, have been met. The Application is considered to be the legal document on file; resumes will not be reviewed for minimum qualification requirements.
Applicants may redact information from this initial application that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS
If an Application is considered “Incomplete”, the Application will be removed from consideration for the position.
An Application is incomplete if no current/ previous employment is included in the Work Experience section of the Application.
An Application is incomplete if “see resume” (or something similar) is noted, or previous employment does not contain job duties for every position in the Work Experience section of the Application.
Positions requiring a degree or if using education as a substitution for work experience (e.g.: Associate or Bachelor’s) transcripts are required in order to verify receipt of the required degree or coursework. If official or unofficial transcripts are not supplied at the time of application, the Application is incomplete.

RESUMES
When a resume is listed as a required document, it may be used in the comparative analysis/ evaluation process to determine the candidates that most closely meet the qualifications of the position. This process occurs after an application has passed the minimum qualifications screening.
Resumes will not be accepted in place of a completed application; however, some positions may still require a resume as a component for complete application materials.
Please see the Required Documents section of the posting.


NOTES
Appointment to the vacancy or vacancies represented by this announcement is expected to be from the eligible list created. However, at the discretion of the appointing authority, the position(s) may be filled by another method of appointment for a valid articulated business reason.
The selection process for State Classified positions may include an exam(s) and interview(s) which require candidates to physically appear (at the CSU campus in Fort Collins, CO) at the candidates’ own expense.
Pertinent updates to your Application status can be obtained by logging into your application account at https://jobs.colostate.edu
All status updates for this position will be sent via email from human.resources@colostate.edu, hr_ta@colostate.edu, OR the TA Team Member facilitating the search process. In addition to your Inbox, remember to check the Deleted and Junk folders for these important communications.


FOR CURRENT OR FORMER EMPLOYEES OF THE STATE OF COLORADO:
Per the requirements of the Step Pay Program implemented on July 1, 2024, any State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classification’s pay range based on completed years in their current class series as of June 30. All current and former State employees must ensure that your entire work history within the State Classified System, including at Institutions of Higher Education, is indicated in your application so that your time-in-series can be calculated accurately.


Department Contact Information
Human Resources – Talent Acquisition Team, at hr_ta@colostate.edu or call (970) 491- MyHR(6947).

Please check the Help link online at https://jobs.colostate.edu/help/ for assistance on your application or for answers to Frequently Asked Questions.
All other inquiries should be directed to the Colorado State University Human Resources Office at HR_Service_Center@colostate.edu or (970) 491- MyHR(6947).

Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)

EEO
Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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.

Employment and Appeal Rights
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position, you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination. Also, if you wish to challenge the selection and comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the receipt of notice or knowledge of the action you are challenging.



Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director’s Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director’s Administrative Procedures are available at www.colorado.gov/spb.



A standard appeal form is available at: www.colorado.gov/spb. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination.

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