Assistant Director for Student Government

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Working Title Assistant Director for Student Government Position Location Fort Collins, CO Work Location Position is fully in-office/in-person Research Professional Position No Posting Number 202500235AP Position Type Admin Professional/ Research Professional Classification Title Prof/Indiv Contrib III Number of Vacancies Work Hours/Week 40 Proposed Annual Salary Range $67,000 - $71,000 Employee Benefits

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Desired Start Date Position End Date (if temporary) To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 02/24/2025 Description of Work Unit

The Student Leadership, Involvement & Community Engagement (SLiCE) office is located in the heart of the Lory Student Center. SLiCE offers a broad range of programs and services for Colorado State University students, faculty, staff, and the community in the areas of leadership development, involvement, basic needs security programming and community engagement. Through the programs at SLiCE, students can find both support and resources to graduate as engaged, active participants and leaders in their local, national, and global communities. The work of SLiCE staff members is guided by and in alignment with CSU’s Principles of Community, the Division of Student Affairs Values, and the Lory Student Center Mission. The office mission is “In solidarity, we are unyielding in our commitment to: identify and critically reflect upon oppressive systems that perpetuate harm in order to construct and foster belonging within purposeful communities. We envision an equitable and just society.”

The mission of the Lory Student Center (LSC) is to serve as a student-centered organization at the heart of campus, providing programs and services that create an inclusive community and inspire active, engaged learning. As an auxiliary enterprise within the Division of Student Affairs, the LSC is a comprehensive student union recognized nationally as one of the leading university centers. The LSC annual operating budget is approximately $40 million. Nearly 125 full-time career staff and 650 student and hourly staff serve approximately 24,000 people entering the facility on a daily basis and hosts approximately 13,000 annual events and meetings. Areas within the Lory Student Center include the CSU Bookstore; Campus Activities; Lory Dining Services; Marketing; Operations; Student Leadership, Involvement & Community Engagement; and an extensive array of business and service partners.

Colorado State University, founded in 1870, is among the nation’s leading land-grant universities and enrolls approximately 34,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Located an hour north of Denver, Fort Collins is a vibrant community of approximately 165,000 residents that offers the convenience of a small city with the amenities of a metropolitan area nearby. Fort Collins is situated on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with views of 14,000-foot peaks, and offers access to numerous cultural, recreational, and outdoor opportunities. Colorado State University offers a wide array of benefits for you and your family. The University contributes toward the cost of several benefit plans including health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, tuition, and retirement.

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CSU is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where unique experiences are valued and everyone has the opportunity to contribute. Research has continuously shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet all of the listed qualifications. We want to help overcome this trend and seek to make space for unique and relevant skills and attributes. So, when applying, rest assured that your application is reviewed by a living, breathing human being and evaluated based on key competencies needed for success in this position.

Position Summary

The Assistant Director for Student Government is a critical supervisory position, which

provides leadership, vision, and supervision to the operational, fiscal management, administrative planning, and professional development of the student government, including:

• Assessing ASCSU operations, policies, procedures, and financial functions for improved effectiveness and efficiencies and implementing changes.
• Directly supervising one full-time Administrative Professional Assistant, and advising 3 official student leaders elected annually by the Student Body. This position is also responsible for the recruitment, selection, and training of ASCSU departmental advisors, who are full- time University employees.
• Overseeing the management of budgets along with ASCSU leadership totaling over $2.1M in student fees, ensuring proper expenditures of allocated funds and that contractual obligations are met.
• Acting as an advocate of diplomacy when interacting with student leaders involving decision-making and program development.
• Working with University leaders in a variety of campus offices including Office of the President, Provost, Vice President for Student Affairs, Vice President for Operations, Office of the General Counsel, etc. including providing updates to Vice President’s Council.
• Establishing and maintaining effective and collaborative working relationships with multiple constituents including campus offices, students, staff, faculty members and various other community groups.
• Working in a fast paced, flexible environment with a focus on high quality individual and group interactions, and verbal and written communications and presentations.
• Having expertise in student engagement and development, and a positive demeanor and strong work ethic, with an understanding and commitment to university shared governance, as well as equity and inclusion.
• Brings a robust, educational dialogue to leadership and the campus community as a whole through diversity of thoughts, ideas, and identities.
• Serving as a collaborator and resource, with high emotional intelligence, self-motivation, and strong analytical, quantitative, and communication skills along with the ability to mediate difficult conversations.
  
  

Required Job Qualifications

• Earned master’s degree in student Personnel, Higher Education, Counseling or a related field OR bachelor’s and minimum three years full-time, professional experience in student affairs or related field.
• Demonstrated commitment to support institutional priorities related to diversity, inclusion and social justice.
• Demonstrated experience directly supervising staff.
  
  

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Working knowledge of parliamentary procedure.
• Demonstrated experience with budgeting, fiscal management, and risk management.
• Professional experience advising student government organizations and implementing co-curricular programs, including trainings, workshops, and major campus events
• Strong foundation in student success, student learning, and leadership education
• Demonstrated success in conflict resolution, team building, and fostering positive group dynamics
• Proven ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders while promoting an inclusive campus environment
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with experience providing one-on-one support and working effectively across diverse constituent groups
• Advanced written communication abilities, including development of professional reports, proposals, and presentation materials
• Resourceful individual with high emotional intelligence, self- motivation, and strong analytical, quantitative, and communication skills along with the ability to mediate difficult conversations
  
  

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 Advising & Team Development Duty/Responsibility

• Serve as the primary advisor to ASCSU Cabinet (executive) and Senate (legislative) branches. Attend meetings and events, regularly meet one-on-one with branch leaders, and provide guidance and support to all members.
• Lead and advising team of professional staff on and off-campus to support the leaders of ASCSU.
• Oversight for operation, fiscal management, and administrative planning of ASCSU
• Assist ASCSU members in organizational management and leadership challenges such as general problem-solving, mediation/conflict resolution, recruitment and retention of members, inclusion of a diverse student population, on-boarding members, leadership transitions, risk management, etc. Assist ASCSU students with strategic planning, programming, and staffing to ensure ASCSU functions as a dynamic, vibrant student government that provides all students with opportunities to be actively engaged in educational and social programs and events
• Inspire, empower, and educate student leaders to accomplish goals
• Support ASCSU students in management of budget totaling over $2.1M, to ensure proper expenditure of allocated student fees. Assist students to interpret and apply rules and regulations to their structure, spending and activities.
  
  

Percentage Of Time 30 Job Duty Category Personnel Management Duty/Responsibility

• Annually on-board newly elected student officials and student employees through orientation events and trainings
• Annually coordinate with ASCSU cabinet members and lead ASCSU retreats and trainings, including program content, facilitation, logistical coordination, facilitator selection and training, contract management, and assessment of learning outcomes.
• Oversee, train, and support staff and faculty volunteers who serve as advisors for ASCSU Cabinet Departments. Coordinate and lead the ASCSU advising team, ensuring students and advisors are meeting regularly and have the resources they need to be successful.
• Train ASCSU advisors on campus policies and practices as related to event planning and other organization functions by providing resources in the form of orientations, handbooks, and other written materials; workshops, training, and individual consultations as needed. Meet regularly with advisors
• Assist in the facilitation of mandatory University trainings such as Sexual Harassment Awareness, Bullying in the Workplace, etc.
• Ensure all pertinent employee records and data are accurate and up-to-date.
  
  

Percentage Of Time 30 Job Duty Category Coordination Duty/Responsibility

• Identify a project area within or beyond SLiCE this position will support / lead, based on the needs of department and professional interest (not to exceed 5% of duty allocation)
• Serve as a collaborator with the SLiCE Leadership Team contributing to the development and implementation of the SLiCE vision, mission, and values aligned with University strategic plans; serve on LSC/CSU committees; represent SLiCE/LSC on Division, University, and external committees.
• The position will be responsible for programmatic and event planning decisions connected to the CSU’s Year of Democracy and Thematic Year initiative.
• Participate in relevant meetings with students, faculty, administrators, external stakeholders, and others to ensure effective prioritization and follow up 
• Attend ASCSU sponsored programs, establish connections with students and have overall knowledge of ASCSU and Colorado State University 
• Lead crisis management process for ASCSU and provide timely communication with proper administrators and departments  
• Attend ASCSU cabinet and senate meetings, taking notes for university leadership.  Coordinate team of professional staff in the Division of Student Affairs to assist in notetaking and attendance of cabinet and senate meetings 
• In collaboration with ASCSU student leadership and the Office of Equal Opportunity, determine best practices for hiring student leaders through applications, interviews, etc. Ensure student leaders are appropriately trained on all necessary topics. Work closely with student leaders on performance plans, evaluations, and any corrective actions 
• Provide ongoing guidance and supervision to ASCSU in the areas of representation, group development, transitioning, organization management, student leadership, and other functions necessary for student-run organizations. 
• Coordinate annual ASCSU Alumni Homecoming reunion including program planning committee, reservations, entertainment, invitations, catering, etc. 
• Serve as the ASCSU primary contact for the General Counsel’s Office, the Office of Risk Management and Insurance, and CSU Leadership and Administration for all legal and risk management related program pre-planning, document and contractual inquiries and approvals.  . 
  
  

Percentage Of Time 20 Job Duty Category Administrative Duty/Responsibility

• Demonstrate active engagement with and support of SLiCE, Lory Student Center, Division of Student Affairs, and ASCSU departments Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Serve in a leadership role on the SLiCE leadership team, contributing to departmental initiatives, identifying and resolving department-wide issues, and communicating outcomes to direct reports.
• Contribute to SLiCE’s and ASCSU’s strategic planning, program design and implementation, budget development and administration.
• Coordinate and conduct evaluation/assessment efforts programs; coordinate and complete semi-annual and annual program reflections/reports.
• Support and coordinate departmental assessment initiatives, connecting outcomes to divisional and institutional goals and managing the development of assessment and evaluation tools for programs and services.
• Serve as a contributing member of SLiCE and the Lory Student Center staffs. This could include but is not limited to retreat and workshop facilitation, staff training planning and execution, program attendance, travel with Alternative Breaks, and serving on committees to further support the mission and purpose of SLiCE, the Lory Student Center, and the Division of Student Affairs.
• Embrace and apply the tenants of a team model with student and career staff to sustain an inclusive and trusting work environment.
  
  

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Application Details

Special Instructions to Applicants

To apply, please upload a cover letter that addresses the required and preferred job qualifications, a resume, and the contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates.

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.

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.

Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires) Search Contact nancy.rhodes@colostate.edu 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, 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 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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• Cover Letter
• Resume
  
  

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