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Working TitleHABIC Animal Trainer Part-time

Position LocationFort Collins, CO

Work LocationPosition qualifies for hybrid/in-office work

Research Professional PositionNo

Posting Number202500709AP

Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional

Classification TitleTechnical/Support II

Number of Vacancies

Work Hours/Week20

Proposed Annual Salary Range$50,000-$52,000 (based on 1.0 FTE)

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) on06/23/2025

Description of Work Unit

The School of Social Work at Colorado State University has made a continuous effort to develop and maintain a program that is responsive to three distinct, but related, interests:

1. The profession of social work is represented by the Council on Social Work Education’s Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards.

2. The human services agencies and clients in the state, the region, the nation, and the globe; and

3. The land-grant oriented mission and goals of Colorado State University.

Position Summary

HABIC (Human-Animal Bond in Colorado) in the School Social Work at Colorado State University seeks a passionate, motivated professional dog trainer. This person will be responsible for conducting behavioral screenings, training new volunteer teams, conducting final evaluations, and conducting follow up evaluations, the willingness to learn positive reinforcement training methods, self-motivated with a positive, can-do attitude , the ability to work effectively with a team or independently with the willingness to work after business hours and some weekends.

Required Job Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree in Zoology, Biology, Animal Behavior or related field

+ Minimum 2 years of experience handling dogs in a volunteer or professional setting, including identifying canine body language and behavior

+ Minimum 2 years applying customer service skills in a volunteer or professional setting

+ Demonstrated ability to teach and manage large groups of people in distracting environments

+ Demonstrated experience in record-keeping

+ Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Job Qualifications

+ Previous experience working with non-profit and/or human animal bond or organizations

+ Previous experience working with volunteers

Essential Duties

Job Duty CategoryAnimal Training

Duty/Responsibility

+ Teaching group dog training classes using positive training methods

+ Meet with handlers one-on-one to understand training needs, developing a training program to meet those needs and successfully implementing the plan to the satisfaction of the handler

+ Mentoring handlers in all aspects of animal body language, group management and positive reinforcement training

Percentage Of Time75

Job Duty CategoryScreenings and Evaluation

Duty/Responsibility

+ Conducting behavioral screenings on animals before they enroll in the training classes

+ Conducting final evaluations and re-evaluations

+ Organizing educational materials and keeping training records

Percentage Of Time25

Application Details

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicant materials should include:

+ Current Resume/CV

+ Letter of Interest including a description of demonstrated commitment to social justice and equity.

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)

Search ContactKate Miller, [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.

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Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Cover Letter

+ Resume or CV

Optional Documents