Associate Director - Livestock Veterinary Service
Colorado State University
Posting Detail Information
Working TitleAssociate Director - Livestock Veterinary Service
Position LocationFort Collins, CO
Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person
Research Professional PositionNo
Posting Number202401709AP
Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional
Classification TitleManagement II
Number of Vacancies1
Work Hours/Week40
Proposed Annual Salary Range$135,000 – $175,000, commensurate with experience.
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, commitment todiversity, equity and inclusion (https://inclusiveexcellence.colostate.edu/about/) , and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
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Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on11/04/2024
Description of Work Unit
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.
Veterinary Health System
The Veterinary Health System transforms our service units into a comprehensive veterinary medical center governed by responsible management that supports our units’ individual missions. Capitalizing on Colorado State University’s top ranking in veterinary medicine, and building on our tradition of providing high-quality compassionate care and achieving outstanding clinical outcomes, the Veterinary Health System broadens our expertise and skill to deliver the highest levels of customer service, employee satisfaction, and advancements in medicine through clinical service, research, and innovation
Veterinary Teaching Hospital
The CSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital ( VTH ) exists to provide exceptional veterinary care and service to the community while educating the next generation of veterinarians at a tertiary level teaching hospital.
Why work at Colorado State University?
CSU was recently ranked first among Colorado-based educational employers and fifth among all in-state employers in Forbes magazine’s “America’s Best Employers by State!”
We are looking to add individuals to our team who have the following characteristics:
+ Confidence – they expect success in what they do
+ Compassion – they have genuine care and concern for others
+ Commitment to Inclusive Excellence – they engage principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in all they do, valuing a supportive community where everyone’s contributions are valued, and all voices are heard
+ Empowerment – they use their knowledge and skills to adjust, change, and improve daily tasks/work for themselves and others
+ Integrity – they are honest, and others trust them
+ Responsibility – they take ownership of decisions and actions
Our Investment in You
Colorado State University ( CSU ) is committed to providing employees with a strong and competitive benefits and well-being package that supports you, your health, and your family.
These CSU resources help with many aspects of your life – financial, physical, emotional, family, workplace wellness. These resources are part of our investment in you.
Employees are benefits eligible when working a minimum of 20 hours per week;benefits outlined below reflect full-time status of 40 hours per week; some benefits would be prorated for part-time status.
+ Paid time off to include 24 vacation days, 15 sick days, 11 paid holidays annually
+ Comprehensive benefits programs and services including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Parental Leave, work/life resources, and more
+ Robust Employee Assistance Program ( EAP ) for your overall well-being
+ FREE college credit courses (up to 9-semester credits per year) through the Employee Study Privilege program
+ Tuition Scholarships up to 50% for eligible family members
+ FREE employee growth opportunity through CSU training and development opportunities
+ After-school programs and summer camps for kids
+ Community Discounts
+ FREE MAX transit use with CSU identification
For more detail about these and other Health and Welfare benefits and Commitment to Campus programs, visit our CSU Well-Being Hub athttps://hr.colostate.edu/well-being-hub/and our Benefits programs for Administrative Professional employees:https://hr.colostate.edu/current-employees/benefits/afap/.
Retirement Programs
While employees of CSU do not contribute to Social Security, the University and the state of Colorado offer competitive retirement plans. As a condition of employment and required by Colorado law, employees are required to participate in either the University’s Defined Contribution Plan ( DCP ) or the Public Employee’s Retirement Plan ( PERA ) of Colorado. Each plan offers a generous employer match between 10% – 21%. For more information, visit:https://hr.colostate.edu/current-employees/benefits/afap/retirement/.
Campus Culture and Principles of Community
Colorado State University has a campus culture that is driven by a desire always to do better and a vision to be the best place to learn, work, and discover. Our Principles of Community – Inclusion, Integrity, Respect, Service, and Social Justice – reflect our core values and support CSU’s mission and vision of access, research, teaching, service, and engagement. Each member of our community has a responsibility to uphold these principles when engaging with one another and acting on behalf of the University. For more information visit:https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-people/.
Tobacco and Smoke-Free
Colorado State University is a tobacco and smoke-free campus. For the health of our university community, the use of smoking, vaping or tobacco products is prohibited on CSU grounds or in buildings
Position Summary
The Associate Director of the Livestock Veterinary Service at the CSU Veterinary Health System, Clinical Services will serve as the leader of a diverse unit responsible for teaching, service and research in livestock medicine. The Associate Director’s responsibilities will broadly include leadership and vision for the service, oversight of teaching and clinical service programs, administrative commitments, outreach, stakeholder relations, and faculty support. The Associate Director will be a strong leader with a deep understanding of the livestock industry and veterinary training. The Associate Director must be able to foster relationships with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders, provide vision for the future, and facilitate strategic growth. The Associate Director will participate in clinical service and either teaching or research, be passionate about training the future generation of veterinarians and able to sustain and grow opportunities for the service. A joint appointment in the Department of Clinical Sciences may be negotiated.
A signing bonus may be considered for successful candidates.
Required Job Qualifications
+ DVM or equivalent veterinary professional degree
+ 5 years of experience in leadership (or related) roles in the livestock field
+ Excellent communication, relationship-building, and leadership skills
+ Proven track record of establishing and maintaining external and internal professional relationships
+ Expertise in clinical livestock veterinary medicine
+ Experience managing budgets and /or fundraising
Preferred Job Qualifications
+ Experience instructing veterinary students and post-graduate trainees in livestock medicine
+ Experience developing curricula for veterinary or other advanced-degree students
+ Experience in clinical, basic, or other research endeavors
+ Experience engaging and motivating employees through collaboration, evaluation, consistency, and strong leadership
+ Expertise in business or practice management, or MBA
+ Graduate degree or specialty boards
+ 10 years of experience in leadership (or related) roles in the livestock field
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 CategoryAdministration
Duty/Responsibility
Leadership:
+ Develop collaborative vision for the future of Livestock Veterinary Service, DVM student training and resident training at Colorado State University with faculty, staff and other stakeholders.
+ Develop strategy to achieve vision and lead strategic initiatives.
+ Build the reputation of the Livestock Veterinary Service and educational program.
+ Build and maintain relationships outside CVMBS , e.g. with producers and referring veterinarians and with the College of Agricultural Sciences and Cooperative Extension.
+ Collaborate with Department of Clinical Sciences Department Head, Executive Director of Clinical Services, Director of Clinical Education and Large Animal Medical Director to meet mutual academic, teaching, and research goals.
People:
+ Provide visible leadership and service direction. Build positive and respectful relationships to ensure staff and clinician engagement.
+ Build cohesiveness across livestock medicine and surgery and between other units of the VHS and department.
+ Identify alternative and future staffing needs, and participate in the justification for those positions and identification of resources.
Clinical service:
+ Support clinicians as they provide care in the hospital and in the field to a variety of patients and clients.
+ Support clinical service faculty as they advance and improve the quality of our DVM and house officer training programs.
+ Collaborate with Large Animal Medical Director to maintain and improve quality and consistency of care.
+ Provide leadership to increase funding to support all facets of clinical services.
Research/teaching service:
+ Support education of pre- and post-doctoral veterinary trainees.
Percentage Of Time75
Job Duty CategoryClinical Service
Duty/Responsibility
To be negotiated based on the needs of the College and the interests of the identified candidate. May include clinical service in the livestock hospital or in the field.
Percentage Of Time15
Job Duty CategoryResearch/Teaching
Duty/Responsibility
To be negotiated based on the needs of the College and the interests of the identified candidate.
Percentage Of Time10
Application Details
Special Instructions to Applicants
To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references by 11:59 PM on November 4, 2024. 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. This posting will remain open until filled. A signing bonus may be considered for successful candidates.
Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
Search Contactvth_hr@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. TheOffice of Equal Opportunity (https://oeo.colostate.edu/) 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 theOffice of Civil Rights, Department of Education (https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/howto.html) .
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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