Job Description

Position Summary

CSU Spur is focused on engaging PreK-12 students, families, and visitors around the topics of food, water, and health through real-world experiences at a new state-of-the-art campus. Front Desk staff work at the reception desks in each of the three buildings at CSU Spur – Vida, Terra, and Hydro. They are the first point of contact and representatives of CSU Spur’s goals, mission, and vision to inspire visitors through observing ongoing research and professionals at work. This position will greet and orient visitors and guests to CSU Spur.  They will direct questions and offer administrative support to the team.

• Full Consideration Date: Monday November 2, 2026
• Work Unit Description: The Colorado State University (CSU) System, along with its partners, has developed a unique and exciting public facility called CSU Spur at the National Western Center in Denver, Colorado. The CSU Spur campus houses three buildings focused on water, food and agriculture, human and animal health, and sustainability. Within the Spur buildings, CSU conducts research and convenes experts from around the globe; students of all ages engage with science and have opportunities for exploratory learning, transforming their thinking about food, water, and health, and the careers available in these fields; and partners join in programming the space and bringing evolving content to the year-round campus. More information about CSU Spur is available at csuspur.org.

Essential Job Duties

• Greet and orient students, guests, and multigenerational visitors to the CSU Spur campus in Denver.
• Answer visitor questions and direct them to appropriate location or staff at CSU Spur.

• Maintain front desk spaces and materials, including organization of informational packets, flyers, and materials.

• Distribute or direct deliveries of catering, event support as well as incoming mail, packages, and deliveries.

• Other administrative duties as assigned.

Conditions of Employment

• Complete a pre-employment Background check (required for new hires)
• Work onsite at the CSU Spur campus in Denver, Colorado
• The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date; CSU Spur will not provide visa sponsorship for this position

Supervision

This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be able to work in-person at the CSU Spur campus in Denver, Colorado

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient in the Microsoft suite (Office, Outlook, Excel, Teams)

Application Instructions

Applicants should provide:

• A cover letter indicating interest in the position at Colorado State University along with a description of the applicant’s ability to meet the position’s required and preferred qualifications
• A resume/CV
• Merge all required application materials into a single file (PDF preferred)
• Applications that do not include all required materials will not be considered.

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.

Salary Range

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.

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.