Assistant Director for Mountain Campus Educational Initiatives

The Assistant Director for Mountain Campus Educational Initiatives provides supervision, leadership, program management, crisis and emergency management for an active seasonal CSU Mountain Campus operation. This includes the conference/retreat center and a comprehensive academic and research facility in a remote mountain setting. This position carries out and contributes to the strategic growth of a well-respected collegiate program. The management and leadership for the daily operations pertaining to academic and educational programs is an important component of this position. Collaborative relationships with internal and external partners are important to the success of the Mountain Campus. Academic, educational, research, and sustainable programs are provided in collaboration with Warner College of Natural Resources (WCNR) faculty, and other CSU faculty for summer field courses as well as the environmental and outdoor education program Eco-Week/Experience in partnership with the Poudre School District and City of Fort Collins. The Assistant Director oversees a staff of 8 Eco-Week/Experience leaders. The Assistant Director also oversees daily office and store operations including the seasonal office staff.

This position models an excitement for the profession, an active commitment to diversity and inclusion, and the talent to incorporate best practices into the organizational culture. Nested in the beautiful valley of the Rocky Mountains, this position will also encourage best sustainability practices among campus visitors, including waste management, and energy and water use efficiency. To be successful in this position the Assistant Director must have a passion for supervision and staff development, excellent skills in interpersonal and written communication, detail oriented organizational skills, and a strong background in administration. The Assistant Director serves as the primary contact for all academic events, classes, or programs occurring at the Mountain Campus, any K-12 school district activities, and is a spokesperson for the university in their connections with clients, a leader within Housing & Dining Services and Student Affairs and maintains important liaison relationships with a broad array of university offices and community resources. This position provides logistical leadership for all facets of Mountain Campus experiential education programs.

The Assistant Director must be willing to work outside of the standard university business hours on a regular basis during the summer and Mountain Campus seasons. The individual carries out their responsibilities under the supervision of the Associate Director for the Mountain Campus and in conjunction with another Assistant Director. The position requires working and living at the remote mountain campus from May until October, including evening and weekend coverage. The remainder of the year is spent working on the main CSU campus in Fort Collins and is eligible for hybrid/remote work.