CMB Program Manager Colorado State University - 4.2 Fort Collins, CO Job Details Full-time $58,000 - $60,000 a year 2 hours ago Qualifications Project management experience in education Student recruitment Bachelor's degree Working with students from diverse cultural backgrounds

Marketing Full Job Description Job Description Position Summary:

The CMB Program Manager is responsible for admissions, recruitment, record keeping, student support, coordination with campus partners, event planning, and budget management for the CMB program. The CMB Manager directly supports the Director of CMB, and is the only administrative support for the approx. 50 Graduate Students enrolled in the program and housed in departments across campus.

Description of Work Unit:

https://cmb.colostate.edu/ This is a temporary position based on funding.

Full Consideration Date:

For full consideration please apply before Monday, 9/7/2026, 11:59pm (MT). Open until filled.

Essential Job Duties:

Make budget recommendations, decisions, and administer grants both individually and collaboratively depending on the respective grant. Including but not limited to budget design, tracking participation, training, mentoring & development plans, overseeing logistics, managing deliverables, and collecting data for annual renewal applications. Facilitate recruitment and retention of students from all backgrounds through work with student groups and associations, collaboration on symposiums, monthly meetings, and outreach. Create and oversee systems for tracking student progress and data management for the program. Determine, design, customize, and utilize appropriate assessment tools to allow effective evaluation of various educational and programmatic components. Utilize findings to implement formative changes to the program and provide summative evaluations. Work with assessment entities to create reports for NIH funded training grants. Train and manage student employees. All other duties as assigned.

Conditions of Employment:

Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires). Travel - some travel may be required.

Supervision:

Supervises 1-5 student employees (.25 to 2.5 fte per week)

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree plus 3 years' experience in educational management. Experience with budget and/or program administration including demonstrated ability to make day-to-day project decisions, business administration, marketing, recruitment, and on-going program development. Demonstrate organizational and time management skills. Demonstrate written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated commitment to and experience in supporting diverse student populations.

Preferred Qualifications:

MS in business, higher education, STEM, accountancy or related field. Experience working with students in a higher education setting to provide academic advising or conducting student development activities such as orientation, leadership development or career services. Experience with Interdisciplinary graduate programs. Knowledge of CSU programs, processes, systems and personnel. Knowledge of NIH systems for grant administration.

Application Instructions:

Apply with a CV, and cover letter demonstrating how you meet qualifications for this position. Salary Range 58,000 to 60,000 Required Application Documents To apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. 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. Cover Letter, Resume/CV 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. 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.