Job description
Position Location
Fort Collins, CO
Work Location
Position qualifies for hybrid/in-office work
Research Professional Position
No
Posting Number
202201908AP
Position Type
Admin Professional/ Research Professional
Classification Title
Prof/Indiv Contrib III
Number of Vacancies
1
Work Hours/Week
40
Proposed Annual Salary Range
70,000 to 85,000 Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Employee Benefits
Colorado State University (CSU) is committed to providing employees with a strong and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family. Visit CSU’s Human Resources website for detailed benefit plan information for permanent full-time and part-time faculty and administrative professional employees in the following University benefit areas:
https://hr.colostate.edu/hr-community-and-supervisors/benefits/benefits-eligibility/ &
https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-perks/.
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on
01/08/2023
Description of Work Unit
Founded in 1870, Colorado State University is among the nation’s leading research universities and enrolls approximately 32,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Located an hour north of the Denver metro area, Fort Collins is a vibrant community of approximately 157,000 residents that offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a large city. 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.
The Office of Talent Development (TD) coordinates training and development opportunities for Colorado State University employees – academic faculty, administrative professional staff, and state classified personnel.
The Office of Talent Development (TD) coordinates training and development opportunities for Colorado State University employees – academic faculty, administrative professional staff, and state classified personnel.
Position Summary
- The Talent Development (TD) Specialist supports the university by contributing to the design, development, delivery and assessment of new and existing leadership and supervisory training and other employee professional development opportunities.
- This role creates new curriculum to address training needs of the university faculty and staff as well as refining existing curriculum to reflect new approaches to meet learning objectives and learning styles.
- This role will partner with the director and other specialists in leading and implementing program structure for consultative opportunities, as well as the planning/marketing for all TD programs.
- The specialist provides leadership on internal consulting projects requested by university stakeholders in areas of organizational assessment, teambuilding, retreat facilitation and other similar projects.
- This is a hybrid position with flexible scheduling. The TD Specialist will facilitate both on campus and virtual sessions and will need to flex their schedule accordingly.
- In addition, this position partners with other university departments to deliver a variety of programs such as new employee orientation and onboarding and university-wide training efforts.
Required Job Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Organizational Development/Behavior, Education, I/O Psychology, HR, Business or allied field
- At least three (3) years experience in design and facilitation of leadership development courses.
- At least three (3) years experience using adult training methods, curriculum design, needs assessment and evaluation methodology.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with diverse participants, including employees in a wide range of occupations and educational backgrounds
Preferred Job Qualifications
- A minimum of two years experience working in a higher education environment
- A minimum of two years of executive, workplace or life coaching experience
- Experience engaging learners with hands-on application and reflection to connect theories and knowledge with real-world context.
- Ability to work collaboratively and effectively as an individual contributor and member of teams including internal and external partners, subject matter experts, and committees
- A minimum of one year experience in providing trainings in a virtual learning environment
- Experience in conflict resolution or teambuilding
- Experience in organizational development consulting and interventions
- Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development to stay current with adult learning theory and other key training and facilitation skill sets
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
Training Development and Design
Duty/Responsibility
- Create new curriculum to address training needs as well as refining existing curriculum to reflect new approaches to meeting learning objectives and learning styles.
Percentage Of Time
45
Job Duty Category
Organizational Development and Facilitation
Duty/Responsibility
- Provide customized facilitation and/or intervention with groups. This may include organizational assessment, strategic planning, process improvement, change management, retreat facilitation and other similar projects.
Percentage Of Time
30
Job Duty Category
Coaching
Duty/Responsibility
- Serve as a coach to supervisors to build skills and capacity as well as improve group effectiveness.
Percentage Of Time
10
Job Duty Category
Campus Partnership with Other Trainers/Facilitators
Duty/Responsibility
- Partner with other trainers/facilitators across campus to deliver a variety of programs to meet the unique development needs of university faculty and staff.
Percentage Of Time
10
Job Duty Category
Other
Duty/Responsibility
- Duties as assigned by supervisor.
Percentage Of Time
5
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 of candidates.
Conditions of Employment
Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
Search Contact
Deb Colbert, debora.colbert@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.
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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