| Working Title | Research Project Manager |
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| Position Location | Fort Collins, CO |
| Is this position eligible for hybrid or remote work? | Yes |
| Research Professional Position | No |
| Posting Number | 202201636AP |
| Position Type | Admin Professional/ Research Professional |
| Classification Title | Prof/Indiv Contrib I |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 |
| Work Hours/Week | 40 |
| Proposed Annual Salary Range | 50,000-58,000 |
| 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 | 12/01/2022 |
| Position End Date (if temporary) | |
| To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on | 10/31/2022 |
| Description of Work Unit | The NREL is a research and teaching unit at Colorado State University with a mission “to ensure the sustainability of the Earth’s ecosystems through the generation and application of new knowledge.” The department’s interdisciplinary, ecosystem research promotes collaborations among disciplines and across fields of expertise at CSU and throughout the world. As a soft-money research unit, this role is critical to ensure adequate funding to sustain its vital role in the research community both locally and across the globe. 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. |
| Position Summary | The Natural Resource Ecology Laboratory (NREL) in the Warner College of Natural Resources seeks a Research Project Manager (RPM) to help support the administration of variety of sponsored research and business activities. The RPM position functions within a dedicated fiscal office for the NREL that provides coordination, oversight, and direct support for the unique needs of the research unit, including accounting, HR, payroll, travel, and research administration functions. The office supports management decisions with accurate and timely data, meaningful financial reporting, policy interpretation and personal assistance to individual researchers and staff. The office also ensures compliance with all applicable local, state and federal regulations in the conduct of college business. The team philosophy is an important concept in the operation of the unit and the RPM is expected to work collegiality with other team members to create an environment of cooperation and synergy. This position reports to the NREL Business Manager in coordination with the NREL Director. The RPM is considered to be professional; the nature of the work being project management focused rather than transaction focused. An emphasis is placed on the ability to provide comprehensive research support, including analyzing and evaluating financial data and working cooperatively with representatives from other university service centers to support the accounting, HR and travel needs of ongoing research activities. This position is expected to operate independently, using professional training and experience to apply judgment in determining appropriate methods to use in order to ensure accurate and timely completion of multiple simultaneous workflows. |
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| 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 | Accounting |
|---|---|
| Duty/Responsibility | Process revenue for business activities, assist with monthly reconciliation of department and research project accounts, and process requests for personal and vendor reimbursements. Provide project balance and transaction information to researchers. |
| Percentage Of Time | 25 |
| Job Duty Category | Human Resources |
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| Duty/Responsibility | Assist with initiation of job searches and hires, manage onboarding for new employees. Manage labor distributions and TimeClock Plus entries for hourly employees, review payroll transactions and reports, and work with supervisors to process any necessary corrections. Assist with staffing for salaried employees. |
| Percentage Of Time | 25 |
| Job Duty Category | Travel/Logistics |
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| Duty/Responsibility | Manage travel authorizations and travel reimbursements for department-related travel, coordinate with travel agencies to arrange flights, assist with hotel and catering for department-sponsored events. Manage department vehicle and motorpool requests. |
| Percentage Of Time | 15 |
| Job Duty Category | Award Management |
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| Duty/Responsibility | Assist with award management of sponsored research projects, including budget planning, no-cost extensions and budget modifications. |
| Percentage Of Time | 15 |
| Job Duty Category | Supervision |
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| Duty/Responsibility | Supervise and train student administrative assistants, assign tasks as needed to ensure timely processing and compliance with university financial and travel policies. |
| Percentage Of Time | 15 |
| Job Duty Category | Other Administrative Tasking |
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| Duty/Responsibility | Manage other department needs, including but not limited to ordering office supplies, managing key requests, and managing mail/package deliveries. |
| Percentage Of Time | 5 |
Application Details
| Special Instructions to Applicants | For full consideration, please apply by 10/31/2022 with a cover letter addressing the required and preferred qualifications, resume, and contact information for 3 professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates. |
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| Conditions of Employment | Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires) |
| Search Contact | lauren.ackein@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 . |
| 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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