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Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO; Paul Thayer Trio House
Source: Colorado State University careers · View original posting
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Job Description
The Director of the Educational Talent Search Program is a fulltime professional position reporting directly to the Executive Director of the Access Center and plays a mission critical role in the Access Center’s effort to expand equitable access to post-secondary education and training for historically excluded populations.
This position provides administrative oversight and implementation of the TRIO ETS program including grant federal objectives, implementing program services to 1000 students, providing staff supervision, program services, and implementation of annual performance objectives outlined in the federally- approved grant application. The Director position oversees eleven school partnerships including outreach efforts located in Adams County, Larimar County, and Weld County.
The salary is $85,000 and the position is a 12-month full- time Administrative-Professional university appointment with full university benefits package. Estimated start date: October 2026. Position and salary are contingent upon funding by the U.S. Department of Education. Finalists for the position will be required to undergo a background check.
Full Consideration Date: please apply by Friday, 10/2/2026, 11:59pm (MT ).
Plan, implement ETS grant proposal, manage program, implement policies, procedures, and federal regulations, maintain public relations with US Department of Education.
Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with key campus programs, administration, faculty, departments, community organizations, businesses.
Plan, develop, manage budget, monitor, ensure meeting of federal, state, and CSU fiscal rules and policies.
Hire, train, supervise and evaluate staff and performance.
Implement formative and summative program assessment, submit reports to the Department of Education.
Identify and pursue additional funding resources to supplement grant.
Other related duties as assigned.
Supervises 3-4 professional AP staff, 4 summer student staff positions, interns and graduate practicum students as needed.
Conditions of Employment (Administrative Professional):
Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires).
Valid Driver’s License.
Travel -- statewide recruitment travel and programing travel.
Compensation
$85,000-$87,000
Required Application Documents
To apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. 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.
Cover Letter, Resume/CV
Employee Benefits
Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
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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.
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.
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