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Working TitleDesign Thinking Dual Engagement Coordinator Part-time

Position LocationFort Collins, CO

Work LocationPosition qualifies for hybrid/in-office work

Research Professional PositionNo

Posting Number202500682AP

Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional

Classification TitleProf/Indiv Contrib I

Number of Vacancies1

Work Hours/Week0-19

Proposed Annual Salary Range$50,000 - $51,500 (full-time annualized salary equivalent)

Employee Benefits

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Desired Start Date08/01/2025

Position End Date (if temporary)

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on06/09/2025

Description of Work Unit

The Richardson Design Center is a multi-disciplinary center, located in the College of Health and Human Sciences at CSU in Fort Collins, CO, with a mission to foster interdisciplinary creative collaboration. It serves as a design-thinking hub where students from across campus can gather to collaborate, innovate, and prototype creative ideas in formal and informal learning spaces using state-of-the art equipment and technology. The RDC has: 4 studio/lab classrooms for hands-on learning, 1 seminar room for use by professional staff, 1 small dedicated project rooms that can also be used for student teams and visiting designers-in-residence, 2 computer labs, a design exchange (for student presentations, gallery exhibitions, special lectures and events, etc.), an ideation lab (including virtual reality equipment), prototyping lab (laser cutters, 3d printers, CNC textile equipment, etc), metal shop (traditional metalworking tools, welding, as well as state-of-the-art CNC milling machinery), and a wood shop (traditional woodworking hand and power tools as well as a large (4’x8’) CNC router).

Position Summary

The High School Dual Enrollment Coordinator will be responsible for promoting, developing, and expanding design thinking dual enrollment opportunities for Colorado State University ( CSU ) across the state of Colorado. This position will play a key role in building and scaling the presence of high school dual enrollment programs, enabling students to take college-level courses for credit. The Coordinator will manage partnerships and relationships with high school administrators, teachers, and counselors, as well as with the CSU Online team, ensuring the successful implementation of dual enrollment courses and initiatives.

The ideal candidate is proactive, relationship-driven, and committed to expanding access to design thinking college-level courses for high school students across Colorado. They must be outgoing and willing to engage with people of all ages from schools and the community. This is a part-time position with variable hours per week (approximately 10-19 hours, flexible depending on position demands).

Required Job Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s Degree in a human services, education, design, or STEM -related field.

Preferred Job Qualifications

+ Experience working in a school environment or with schools.

+ Design Thinking knowledge and skills.

+ Experience in managing educational partnerships and programs.

+ Strong interpersonal and communication skills; comfortable engaging with schools, students, parents, teachers, and community members.

+ Experience building and maintaining relationships.

+ Self-starter with the ability to work independently on projects and initiatives.

+ Experience promoting innovative educational opportunities.

Essential Duties

Job Duty CategoryDual Enrollment

Duty/Responsibility

+ Serve as the primary point of contact for all Design Thinking dual enrollment course programming, guiding interested schools from initial inquiry to course launch.

+ Collaborate with the CSU Online dual enrollment team to strategize and execute marketing plans, manage MOU transitions, and streamline processes and systems.

+ Act as the liaison between Design Thinking faculty and high school partners to ensure seamless dual enrollment course management and delivery.

+ Assist the RDC Director and staff in the creation, management, and expansion of marketing strategies and materials to promote design thinking dual enrollment programs.

+ Maintain and grow existing partnerships with high schools across Colorado, with the goal of expanding dual enrollment offerings.

+ Other duties as assigned.

Percentage Of Time100%

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 EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)

Search ContactSarah Badding at [email protected] or 970-491-2105.

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 or CV

Optional Documents