Off-Campus Life Graduate Assistantship- Neighborhood Liaison at Colorado State University — Fort Collins, CO

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Off-Campus Life Graduate Assistant- Neighborhood Liaison is a partnership between Colorado State University Off-Campus Life and the City of Fort Collins. The position builds positive relationships between students, residents, and community partners through community engagement, conflict resolution, program management, and education. The role supports neighborhood quality of life, strengthens town-gown relations, and provides professional experience in leadership, strategic communication, partnership development, and public administration.

Reporting to CSU Off-Campus Live (OCL) at Colorado State University and liaisoning with multiple City of Fort Collins departments, the OCL GA- NL is uniquely positioned to identify opportunities for good neighboring and improved communication.

Key programs/services the OCL GA- NL oversees include-

• The Party Registration Program,
• City ordinance education to CSU students primarily through "Life in Fort Collins" seminars and presentations,
• Representing select programs at Fall and Spring City of Fort Collins' police shift briefings,
• Handling individual neighbor-to-neighbor conflicts that involve CSU student(s) and involving the appropriate CSU and City staff as needed.

This position also helps maintain relationships with a variety of partners (with support from OCL FTE) such as

• The Student Resolution Center (SRC)
• Colorado State university Police Department
• Fort Collins Police Services
• Housing and Community Vitality
• Code Compliance
• Student Legal Services
• Parking Services, and other campus and community partners

This role might provide supplemental support for other Off-Campus Life tasks/services/programs as needed, such as housing fairs, and material reviews.

Department Name:

Off-Campus Life

Anticipated Start Date:

August 1, 2026

Anticipated Weekly Hours:

20

Required Job Qualifications:

• Be accepted for enrollment in a residential Graduate program at Colorado State University-Fort Collins.
• Demonstrated ability building and/or maintaining working partnerships, ideally with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrate the ability to work effectively both individually and on a team.
• Ability to build community with students, university staff, and city representatives.
• Effective oral and written communication and interpersonal skills both in person and over the phone.
• Ability to accept and provide constructive feedback.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Be able to commit to the position for at least two years (actively enrolled in a graduate program for the duration of the two years.
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Experience with

Event/program development and coordination

• Volunteer management
• Supervision
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Sound decision making, judgment, and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Interest in/or experience with research and assessment
• Have a valid driver's license for at least one year along with the ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records check

Essential Duties:

• Build and maintain partnerships with CSU departments, City of Fort Collins staff, neighborhood organizations, and community stakeholders to support neighborhood livability and positive town-gown relations.
• Serve as a liaison between students, residents, university, and city partners, providing resources, referrals, and conflict resolution.
• Represent Off-Campus Life at meetings, trainings, presentations, and community outreach events while gathering stakeholder feedback to improve programs and partnerships.
• Manage the Party Registration Program, including communications, outreach, assessment, and collaboration with campus and city partners.
• Coordinate and deliver the Life in Fort Collins workshop, educating students on off-campus living, local ordinances, neighborhood expectations, and available resources.
• Use data and participant feedback to assess and improve programs and educational initiatives.
• Support departmental projects, strategic initiatives, and professional development while contributing to Off-Campus Life goals and community partnerships.

Salary Range

1980.00/month

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.

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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.