Posting Detail Information
Working Title Academic Support Coordinator-Neuroscience
Position Location Fort Collins, CO
Work Location Position is fully in-office/in-person
Research Professional Position No
Posting Number 202300855AP
Position Type Admin Professional/ Research Professional
Classification Title Prof/Indiv Contrib II
Number of Vacancies
Work Hours/Week 40
Proposed Annual Salary Range $52,000-$57,000
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) on 05/29/2023
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 Molecular, Cellular and Integrative Neuroscience ( MCIN ) Program is an interdisciplinary research and education program at Colorado State University. MCIN is closely aligned administratively with the Department of Biomedical Sciences ( BMS ) within the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences ( CVMBS ). MCIN is a Special Academic Unit ( SAU ), overseen by an Academic Oversight Committee including the Vice Provost for Graduate Affairs, Vice Provost for Undergraduate Affairs and the Deans of the Colleges of Natural Sciences and CVMBS . Over 30 faculty members in four colleges and ten different departments are members of MCIN . Neuroscience is an interdisciplinary study of how cells in the nervous system are specified, grow and connect to ultimately control all of the sensory input systems and motor behavior. Neuroscientists conduct research in a variety of systems from cultured neurons and tissues to intact organisms, including humans, to better understand the structure and function of neurons and the brain.
Position Summary
The Academic Support Coordinator plays a critical and supportive role in strengthening program efforts to provide quality advising and promote undergraduate student success. The primary functions are to foster successful transition to the university, engage in innovative and holistic approaches to providing students with strategies and resources for academic success, foster student engagement, assist with timely graduation, and participate in program/college initiatives related to student advising. The duties include advising approximately 200 students in the undergraduate program, supporting transitions, being proactive in outreach and interventions, developing academic plans, maintaining student records, participating in recruiting, orientation programs and retention efforts, serving as advisor for the Neuroscience Student Organization, supporting curriculum and instruction and assisting with the first-year seminar course. The Academic Support Coordinator will work closely with the Neuroscience Undergraduate Program Director and advisors/support coordinators within the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biological Sciences and the College of Natural Sciences.
Required Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in neuroscience, psychology, biochemistry, or closely related field with three years of professional academic advising experience working directly with students in a higher education setting OR Master’s degree in Student affairs in Higher Education, neuroscience, psychology, biochemistry, or closely related field with one year of professional academic advising experience working directly with students in a higher education setting.
- Demonstrated ability to do detailed work, prioritize multiple tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast paced work environment
- Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
Preferred Job Qualifications
- Graduate coursework or certification in higher education student affairs or neurosciences.
- Experience working with student information systems.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion evidenced by personal, work, or educational experience
- Master’s degree in neuroscience, psychology, biochemistry, or related field with three years of professional academic advising experience working directly with students in a higher education setting.
- Master’s degree and five years professional academic advising experience working directly with students in pre-medical or pre-health professional programs
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 Undergraduate Academic Advising
Duty/Responsibility
- While working closely with the undergraduate program Director, provide support to program operations for the neuroscience undergraduate major including the following:
- Engage in training and professional development opportunities.
- Prepare internal and external reports.
- Provide advising for students seeking the major which includes holding group and/or individual advising sessions, fielding advising inquiries, and completing graduation contracts.
- Assist with undergraduate program communications projects which are directed at prospective students, current students, and alumni; may include use of social media.
- Review contracts for degree processing; prepare for college graduation ceremonies; and attend graduation ceremonies.
- Assist with special projects as requested, such as developing and implementing advising workshops, report writing, participating in the first-year seminar, writing recommendation letters, and others as appropriate.
- Participate in program assessment initiatives.
- Participate in University orientation programs including Ram Orientation and Ram Welcome.
- Maintain ongoing advising/mentoring relationship starting at first-year and transfer orientation continuing through graduation; identify best practices to implement a developmental advising approach.
- Participate in student recruitment efforts; meet with and advise prospective students and their guests.
- Provide direct support for maintaining program records including admissions, enrollment, cohort composition, diversity, demographics, career outcomes, and alumni contacts.
- Assist with developing, maintaining, and updating recruiting and advising publications and undergraduate information both in print and on the web.
- Utilize data to discern patterns of success/difficulty and design strategic interventions.
- Participate in proactive outreach and retention efforts consistent with those recommended by the University Collaborative for Student Achievement.
Percentage Of Time 80
Job Duty Category Campus Collaboration/Service/Administration
Duty/Responsibility
- Assist with alumni relations including tracking and developing on-going relationships; help to develop philanthropic culture among undergraduate students in collaboration with College Development Office.
- Facilitate connections that engage students in faculty research and faculty mentoring relationships.
- Engage in training and professional development opportunities.
- Serve as a contributing member of the advising team within the program and across colleges to develop and implement a vision that provides students with comprehensive and holistic advising services to promote student success.
- Partner with campus resources to facilitate and support student success.
- Provide administrative service to the program/college and initiate special projects as requested.
- Serve as the advisor for the Neuroscience Student Organization.
Percentage Of Time 15
Job Duty Category Participation in Cross-Campus Network of Academic Support Coordinators
Duty/Responsibility
- Participate in campus-wide intervention strategies.
- Maintain detailed knowledge of and make appropriate referrals to campus resources and opportunities in advising and intervention.
- Develop and utilize advising best practices that combine program-level knowledge and campus-wide perspective.
- Actively participate in Academic Support Coordinator Network, including sharing of best practices.
Percentage Of Time 5
Application Details
Special Instructions to Applicants
Interested applicants must submit a cover letter which addresses how professional experiences align with required and preferred qualifications of the position, a current resume, and the names, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references by 11:59pm MT on May 29, 2023. This is a full-time, in-person position on CSU’s main campus located in Fort Collins, Colorado. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.
Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
Search Contact Kristen Brown,
[email protected]
EEO Statement
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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,
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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,
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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,
[email protected].
Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to the Office 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.
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