VCPE Communication Curriculum Coordinator

Job description

Position Information


Classification TitleTemporary Hourly

Employment CategoryTemporary

Is this an Hourly position?Yes

Work Hours/Week0-40

Overtime Eligible?Yes

Position LocationFort Collins, CO 80523

Does this position qualify for hybrid or remote work?Yes

Description of Work Unit
The Department of Clinical Sciences mission is to assure the health and productivity of animals to meet societal needs through high quality educational programs for professional veterinary medical students, graduate veterinarians, and the public through a faculty and veterinary medical center of excellence, and to advance and disseminate comparative biomedical knowledge in an environment of interdisciplinary collaboration.

Search Contact Emailcvmbs-clinsci_hr@mail.colostate.edu

Position Summary
This non-student hourly, 9-month, part-time, approximately 50% FTE hybrid position, without benefits, provides coordination for the Veterinary Communication for Professional Excellence ( VCPE ) Communication Courses.

Specific assistance is requested in prepping coursework, hosting trainings and communication laboratories, and course closing tasks.

The position provides administrative assistance to the two faculty members in the VCPE section.

Primary duties include organization of course materials, coordination of communication coaches and simulated clients, ordering supplies, event planning for training and laboratory sessions, and setting up, monitoring, and tearing down the course classroom and small group meeting rooms.

The work can be entirely in person or at least on Tuesday and Thursday mornings (7:00 am to 1:00 pm) and other training events.

Approximately 20 hours/week.

Position Minimum Qualifications

+ Associate degree in program/project management/coordination, event or conference planning/coordination, continuing education, business, communication, or related field, OR 2-3 years of related work experience in these areas.

+ Demonstrated competence in office management, program administration, and event planning

+ Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and customer service

+ Attention to detail in project management

+ Exemplary organizational and time management skills

+ Ability to make decision and to work independently as well as a member of a team and within a well-established framework.

+ Strong writing and editing skills

+ Proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and ability to learn other software and platforms quickly (Canvas, Wordpress.

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Preferred Qualifications

+ Professional or technical experience within academic or higher education institutions



Posting Details


Working TitleVCPE Communication Curriculum Coordinator

Posting Number202500600T

DepartmentClinical Sciences

Salary Range$18-$24

Employee Benefits
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Close Date01/31/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants
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.
References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates.

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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.



Essential Job Duties


Job Duty CategoryTeaching Support – Communication Coursework

Duty/Responsibility

+ Facilitate scheduling and planning for 5 communication courses/semester and 4 continuing education workshops annually

+ Serve as host for all coursework – classroom instructors, coaches, simulated clients, veterinary students, and veterinary professionals

+ Clarify roles and responsibilities for course preparation and implementation with faculty members

+ Update and follow process or task lists to guide the preparation of each course

+ Set-up course content and enter and track student submissions, and grading in the educational learning system (Canvas)

+ Recruit and schedule key players including communication coaches and simulated clients

+ Schedule classroom, small group meeting rooms, and coach and simulated client briefing and debriefing rooms for training sessions and courses

+ Provide onsite support for communication laboratories and training events

+ Prepare instructor, coach, simulated client, and participant materials

+ Arrange hospitality for training sessions and communication laboratories

+ Create agendas and case rotation schedules for training sessions, workshops, and communication laboratories

+ Send reminders to veterinary students, communication coaches, and participants

+ Enroll coaches as guest associates and request and process coach honoraria and travel reimbursement

+ Prepare student groups and role tables for the Foundation courses

+ Prepare facilitator and simulated client binders for the Foundation courses

+ Revise, compile, summarize, and distribute course evaluations – student, communication coaches, and simulated clients

+ Circulate thank you notes for course instructors and communication coaches


Percentage Of Time50


Job Duty CategoryAdministrative

Duty/Responsibility

+ Coordinate and manage the administrative tasks associated with the day-to-day responsibilities of the communication curriculum.

+ Oversee curriculum facilities, signage and room set-up

+ Update, create, and manage course filing systems to organize course materials

+ Organize and maintain an inventory of workshop materials

+ File, copy, word-processing, data entry, edit copy, and other tasks as needed

+ Use electronic platforms to support administrative and financial tasks




Percentage Of Time50


References


Minimum References Required3

Maximum References Required3


Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents

+ Resume

+ Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Required Skill Profession

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