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Working TitleAcademic Programs Support Coordinator

Position LocationFort Collins, CO

Work LocationPosition qualifies for hybrid/in-office work

Research Professional PositionNo

Posting Number202500869AP

Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional

Classification TitleProf/Indiv Contrib II

Number of Vacancies

Work Hours/Week40

Proposed Annual Salary Range$50,000 - $56,000

Employee Benefits

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Desired Start Date08/16/2025

Position End Date (if temporary)

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on07/14/2025

Description of Work Unit

The Department of Communication Studies at Colorado State University currently teaches more than 350 undergraduate majors and 30 graduate students. The graduate program offers a nationally recognized MA and Ph.D. The program offers education in three broad areas 1) film and media, 2) relational and organizational communication, and 3) rhetoric and civic engagement. We employ nearly 25 faculty members and six support staff. The department houses the Colorado State University Center for Public Deliberation (www.cpd.colostate.edu) and hosts the Act Human Rights Film Festival (actfilmest.org). The department is committed to the professional and personal growth of all of its members, offering robust support for professional development and a willingness to negotiate working conditions. The university and the department are committed to continuing to build a diverse and inclusive community and the Department of Communication Studies currently represents one of the most diverse majors on campus.

Position Summary

The Department of Communication Studies has a nationally recognized graduate program that offers the MA and PhD degrees in Communication and has approximately 30-36 students in residence. Additionally, the department has one of the larger undergraduate majors in the College of Liberal Arts and offers two minors. The Academic Programs Support Coordinator ( APSC ) will work with the Chair and the Directors of Graduate and Undergraduate Studies to recruit, retain, and assist with programming for students in our academic programs.

Required Job Qualifications

+ MA or MS in Communication Studies, a Liberal Arts discipline, Student Affairs and Higher Education, or other closely related fields

+ Excellent oral and written communication skills

+ Excellent organizational and analytical skills

+ Ability to learn and use Excel, Word, and other CSU online systems

+ Demonstrated commitment to CSU’s Principles of Community

Preferred Job Qualifications

+ Experience working in higher education

+ Demonstrated ability to successfully manage projects

+ Experience teaching undergraduate students or conducting trainings

Essential Duties

Job Duty CategoryRecruitment

Duty/Responsibility

+ Develop recruitment plans in collaboration with the Directors of Undergraduate and Graduate Studies.

+ Organize and actively recruit potential students during recruiting events including graduate fairs and receptions at regional and national professional conferences as well as undergraduate events (e.g., Choose CSU )

+ Develop and maintain communication with graduate program applicants and support their application process

+ Plan, produce, and provide travel support for yearly graduate recruiting visits to Colorado State University

+ Understand, use, and maintain Slate the online application management program

+ Liaise with Graduate Admissions and CLA Admissions

Percentage Of Time30

Job Duty CategoryGraduate Student Support

Duty/Responsibility

+ Create and maintain relationships with current graduate students throughout their lifecycle in the program

+ Connect graduate students with non-academic university resources e.g., financial aid, residency, wellness programs, the health network

+ Prepare students to meet all Graduate School and departmental curricular requirements including forms and deadline reminders

+ Advise graduate students on processes and procedures for department professional development and research funds

+ Collaborate on the advise and processing of Graduate Teaching Assistant hirings including offer letters, background check submission, and submitting in the HR system

+ Consult with Director of Graduate Studies, the Graduate Committee, and graduate faculty on curricular revisions

+ Manage tuition remission information in the ARO Portal each fall and spring semester

+ Coordinate the scholarship and fellowship processes

+ Organize and produce event coordination for department events intended to integrate graduate students into the community (e.g., orientation) and enhance their networking and research profiles (e.g., colloquium)

Percentage Of Time30

Job Duty CategoryAssessment

Duty/Responsibility

+ Gather graduate student assessment data generated within the department including tracking student conference and publication submissions and acceptance, oral defenses, and other metrics

+ Gather undergraduate student assessment data generated within the department

+ Analyze and report assessment data annually

+ Compare departmental assessment metrics and results with peer and peer-aspirational programs annually

+ Conduct and analyze graduate student exit surveys and/or interviews

Percentage Of Time10

Job Duty CategoryUndergraduate Program Support

Duty/Responsibility

+ Support the design and implementation of undergraduate programming and events (e.g., annual open houses, orientation events, etc.)

+ Advise students who are minoring in Media Studies and Film Studies and STEM Communication Certificate

+ Serve as instructor of record for New-to-the-Major Seminar

+ Consult with the Director of Undergraduate Studies, the Undergraduate Committee, and faculty on curricular revisions

+ Coordinate undergraduate internship program

Percentage Of Time30

Application Details

Special Instructions to Applicants

Initial submission must include the following documents:

+ Cover Letter

+ Resume

+ 3 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), Valid Driver’s License, Shift Work - recruiting and special events, Travel - recruiting and special events

Search ContactElizabeth Williams; [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

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Cover Letter

+ Resume

Optional Documents