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Working TitleProject and Communications Manager, Irrigation Innovation Consortium

Position LocationFort Collins, CO

Work LocationPosition qualifies for hybrid/in-office work

Research Professional PositionYes

Posting Number202400630AP

Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional

Classification TitleResearch Associate II

Number of Vacancies

Work Hours/Week40

Proposed Annual Salary Range$55,000-$65,000 Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

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) on05/05/2024

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 Department of Soil and Crop Sciences is focused on education, research, and outreach to solve the world’s most pressing food production issues and crucial matters about Earth, its ecosystems, and their services. Our faculty and staff apply research-based solutions to benefit Colorado and the world. We offer academic programs to prepare students to address national and global crop production, sustainability, and environmental quality challenges such as waste management, water quality, and reclamation of drastically disturbed lands. There are numerous opportunities for students to be involved in cutting edge research related to global food production and ecosystem function and protection.

The Irrigation Innovation Consortium ( IIC ), Colorado State University, advances development and adoption of water and energy efficient tools, technologies, and practices in agricultural irrigation. IIC supports research, training, and demonstration projects at CSU , other land grant universities and locations. Since its founding in 2018, IIC has supported over 45 research projects in the western U.S involving private companies and public entities as collaborative partners.

The IIC received a multi-institution, interdisciplinary grant for research, extension, and engagement titled “Climate Smart Advances in Ag Performance ( CSAAP )”. This project will support and equip producers with tools, strategies, awareness, and improved access to information about how they manage water for agricultural production. The project requires coordination among diverse partners including university researchers, staff, and students; industry partners; producers; state and federal agency staff; and others.

The CSAAP project’s key activities are to: strengthen and support the function and expansion of Master Irrigator (MI) and Testing Ag Performance Solutions ( TAPS ) programs in the High Plains; gather and organize data from these programs to support study and analyses; support the development of interdisciplinary research proposals and science communications involving agronomy, social-behavioral, economics, benchmarking and modeling of greenhouse gas emissions; and, engage with a diverse ag sector community, including the beef and dairy industries, irrigation technology providers, lenders and investors, and state and federal agencies who connect and partner with these programs.

Position Summary

The Project and Communications Manager will support the CSAAP program with the following:

• Coordinate internal multistate team communications and external communications,

• Develop outreach materials and manage communications with partners, sponsors and other diverse stakeholders, including technology and ag industry representatives,

• Organize and manage meetings,

• Track progress toward project objectives,

• Guide data management,

• Write project reports,

• Manage and organize documents and templates developed and used by our multistate team,

• Provide support for budgeting and tracking team activities to ensure transparency and accountability,

• Participate in development and execution of project research, outreach activities, and publications.

Required Job Qualifications

• Completed B.A./B.S. degree + 3 years professional experience in agricultural, social, economic sciences, communications, or a closely related field.

• Demonstrated experience managing teams of diverse stakeholders

• Demonstrated experience managing grant funds and reporting

• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills and science communications experience

• Must have a valid driver’s license, the ability to obtain a driver’s license or access to a licensed driver by the position start date.

• The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date; The department will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Master’s degree in agricultural, social, economic sciences or a closely related field,

• Experience working directly with producers and/or ag technology providers,

• Demonstrated experience with one or more of the following: visual presentation or graphic design, filmmaking, podcasting, website design and/or maintenance,

• Relevant knowledge of agricultural systems.

• Advanced communications skills (science translation, graphic design, etc.)

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 CategoryProject management and coordination

Duty/Responsibility

• Coordinate internal team meetings and related actions

• Coordinate with team members on data management, analyses, and reporting to ensure a common approach across multiple states

• Work with CSU finance and contracts management personnel for management and consistent reporting internally and to sponsor

• Schedule, participate and manage team meetings, planning, track progress on goals/deliverables and action items,

• Contribute to and coordinate multistate input for project-wide annual reporting

• Track partner relationships, gifts, sponsorships, and report back to project partners and sponsors

• Contribute to TAPS portal and website design, function, and maintenance

Percentage Of Time60

Job Duty CategoryCommunications and Outreach

Duty/Responsibility

• Contribute to and help coordinate preparation of publications and reports on the multistate program with other land grant university personnel and other partners

• Contribute to the development of and communicate via presentations, conferences and other in-person events, website development and social media

• Lead the development of project results and technical materials to deliver high-quality outreach materials in digital and in print form;

• Support communications, networking, and necessary follow-up for information delivery to broad audiences via print, digital and social media, to include producers, irrigation technology providers, commodity groups, state and federal agency staff, water management district leaders, and others.

• Provide program editorial and information support.

Percentage Of Time40

Application Details

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but for full consideration, all materials must be received by Sunday, May 5, 2024.

Applicants should upload the following:

• A cover letter addressing your qualifications;

• Resume;

• Contact information of three professional references, one of who is/was an immediate supervisor, who has firsthand knowledge of an applicant’s professional abilities. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates.

For inquiries about the position, contact Search Chair Timothy.Martin@colostate.edu. 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.

Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Valid Driver’s License - or the ability to obtain a driver’s license by the employment start date

Search ContactTimothy.Martin@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. TheOffice of Equal Opportunity (https://oeo.colostate.edu/) 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 theOffice of Civil Rights, Department of Education (https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/howto.html) .

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 (*).

• • The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date. The Department will not sponsor a visa for this position. Will you be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Resume

Optional Documents