k-12 Outreach Coordinator, Design Thinking - Veterans Staffing : Job Details

The Richardson Design Center is a multi-disciplinary center housed in the College of Health and Human Sciences at CSU with a primary location in Fort Collins, CO and a secondary location at the CSU Spur campus in Denver, CO. The center's mission is to foster interdisciplinary creative collaboration. It serves as a design-thinking hub where students from across can gather to collaborate, innovate, and prototype creative ideas in formal and informal learning spaces using state-of-the art equipment and technology.

The k-12 Outreach Coordinator will be primarily responsible for promoting, developing, and expanding design thinking k-12 engagement activities and dual enrollment opportunities for students in the Denver Metro region on the CSU Spur campus. This position will play a key role in building and scaling the presence of high school dual enrollment programs, focusing on the Denver-Colorado Springs region and rural communities in the southern half of the State of Colorado. The Coordinator will work closely with other center staff to manage partnerships and relationships with high school administrators, teachers, and counselors, as well as with the CSU Online team, ensuring the successful implementation of dual enrollment courses and initiatives. They will also occasionally assist with k-12 outreach activities on the Spur Campus.

The ideal candidate is proactive, relationship-driven, and committed to expanding access to design thinking college-level courses for high school students in Colorado. They must be outgoing and willing to engage with people of all ages from schools and the community. This is a part-time position with variable hours per week (approximately 10-15 hours, flexible depending on position demands).

Position Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a human services, education, design, or STEM-related field.
• Experience building and maintaining relationships.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently on projects and initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a school environment or with schools.
• Design Thinking knowledge and skills.
• Experience in managing educational partnerships and programs.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; comfortable engaging with schools, students, parents, teachers, and community members.
• Enthusiastic and outgoing, with a passion for promoting innovative educational opportunities.

Posting Details:

Working Title: k-12 Outreach Coordinator, Design Thinking

Posting Number: 202500543T

Department: Richardson Design Center

Salary Range: $24.00-$24.50

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.

Close Date: 08/15/2025

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. 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. 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 Statement: 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:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for k-12 Design Thinking outreach with Denver metro area schools.
• Maintain and grow partnerships with high schools in Denver-Colorado Springs region and rural communities in the southern half of the State of Colorado, with the goal of expanding dual enrollment offerings.
• Collaborate with RDC and CSU Online staff to execute Design Thinking dual enrollment course programming, guiding interested schools from initial inquiry to course launch.
• Collaborate with RDC Staff and the CSU Online dual enrollment team to strategize and execute marketing plans, manage MOU transitions, and streamline processes and systems.
• Act as the liaison between Design Thinking faculty and high school partners to ensure seamless dual enrollment course management and delivery.
• Assist the RDC Director and staff in the creation, management, and expansion of marketing strategies and materials to promote design thinking dual enrollment programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Percentage Of Time: 100

References: Minimum References Required 3 Maximum References Required 3 Documents Needed To Apply Required Documents: Cover Letter, Resume Optional Documents: