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Working TitleHDNR China Program Coordinator

Position LocationFort Collins, CO

Work LocationPosition qualifies for hybrid/in-office work

Research Professional PositionNo

Posting Number202500553AP

Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional

Classification TitleProf/Indiv Contrib II

Number of Vacancies

Work Hours/Week40

Proposed Annual Salary Range$60,000 - $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) on05/21/2025

Description of Work Unit

Human Dimensions of Natural Resources ( HDNR ) is one of five academic departments in the Warner College of Natural Resources at Colorado State University. The other departments are: Ecosystem Science and Sustainability; Fish, Wildlife and Conservation Biology; Forest and Rangeland Stewardship; and Geosciences. General information about the Warner College of Natural Resources and departments can be accessed atwww.warnercnr.colostate.edu.

The mission of the Department of Human Dimensions of Natural Resources is to contribute to the conservation, stewardship and enjoyment of natural and cultural resources and the management of those resources in a way that produces both land health and sustainable human benefits. Our focus is on strengthening the human dimensions of natural resource management and integrating the social sciences with biophysical elements of management. Our efforts are directed locally, nationally and internationally, across landscapes that include, and integrates across, public and private lands and resources.

Position Summary

The successful candidate will provide program coordination and instructional support to a graduate education partnership between the Department of Human Dimensions of Natural Resources ( HDNR ) at Colorado State University and the Central China Normal University ( CCNU ) in Wuhan, China. The partnership is comprised of the Masters of Tourism Management-China and the Masters of Parks and Protected Area Management-China. The position will involve instructional support (e.g., online course setup, translation and grading), student support, and program coordination. The position will be based in Fort Collins, Colorado at Colorado State University with timing consistent with both CSU and CCNU academic calendars. The successful candidate will be proficient in both English and Mandarin. Remote participation by the successful candidate will be considered.

Required Job Qualifications

The minimum, required qualifications for this position are:

+ Master’s degree in tourism management, parks and protected area management, tourism or recreation business and marketing, or a related field.

+ English and Mandarin proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension in professional settings.

+ Cross-cultural working experiences in higher education directly related to student support and program assistance

+ Authorized to work in the US.

+ Must have a valid and current driver’s license

Preferred Job Qualifications

+ Demonstrated or potential for excellence in working with individuals from both the United States and China in a coordinated effort to support graduate education programs.

+ Demonstrated or potential for excellence in supporting graduate level instruction related to natural resource tourism management.

+ Demonstrated or potential for excellence in supporting graduate level instruction related to parks and protected area management

+ Demonstrated excellent communication and coordination skills in cross-cultural higher education.

+ Demonstrated or potential excellence in providing constructive and timely feedback to students’ work.

Essential Duties

Job Duty CategoryInstructional support

Duty/Responsibility

+ Provide instructional support for online instruction via the Canvas learning platform across the MTM -China and MPPAM -China programs as necessary, including online course setup, preparation, translation, grading, and maintaining up-to-date course materials

+ Coordinate with lecturers/instructors (including guest speakers) to ensure the delivery of engagement classes.

Percentage Of Time60

Job Duty CategoryProgram coordination and student support

Duty/Responsibility

+ Work with both CSU and CCNU teams to handle day-to-day student requests, questions, and other issues, ensuring successful program learning outcomes.

+ Coordinate with CSU Online, CSU Registrar office, CSU Graduate School, and CSU Office of International Programs and provide program support from student admission to graduation.

+ Maintain and manage alumni relationships.

+ Organize and coordinate additional student experiences, such as collaborative activities with other HDNR programs, field trips in China and in the US, international conferences, and graduation ceremonies.

Percentage Of Time40

Application Details

Special Instructions to Applicants

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.

References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates. 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 EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Valid Driver’s License

Search ContactLina Xiong, [email protected]

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.

References Requested

References Requested

Minimum Requested3

Maximum Requested3

Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Cover Letter

+ Resume

+ List of Professional References

Optional Documents