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Colorado State University

Research and Special Projects Manager

🇺🇸 Denver, CO

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $65K - $80K

💻 Project Management

🗓️ September 3rd, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Colorado State University is hiring a Research and Special Projects Manager. The role involves leading operational planning and coordination of events and projects across the CSU Spur Climate Hub and the School of Global Environmental Sustainability. The manager will handle event logistics, manage climate-related projects, contribute to communications, support donor and partner relations, and provide occasional direct assistance to the directors.

Highlights

  • Lead operational planning and onsite coordination for events including conferences, talks, receptions, and networking at CSU Spur Climate Hub and SoGES.
  • Coordinate research projects, industry consortia initiatives, training courses, and on-demand climate research services, ensuring timely delivery of products and services.
  • Contribute to Climate Hub communications with support from CSU communications staff, including developing website content and managing social media presence.
  • Support donor and partner engagement across the Climate Hub, SoGES, and CSU Climate Initiative (CCI).
  • Perform background research, data collection, and assist in grant proposal development aligned with evolving program goals.
  • Provide executive support to directors, including scheduling, meeting preparation, and representing the Climate Hub in their absence.
  • Requires Bachelor's degree plus five years or Master's degree plus two years relevant experience in sustainability, climate change, or related field.
  • Experience in organizing large-scale events and developing communications materials on climate or sustainability topics is essential.
  • Preferred qualifications include experience supporting academic research projects, website/social media content development, fundraising, and executive assistant duties.
  • Compensation range is $65,000-$80,000 annually with a comprehensive benefits package.