The Program Coordinator II oversees educational events and activities for STARS! GEAR UP in collaboration with schools and educational partners. The Program Coordinator II plans and executes the day-to-day fiscal, administrative, and operational activities and is the main contact point for university, educational, and school partners. The Program Coordinator will also support performance benchmarks, project objectives, progress reports, and program oversight and evaluation. More information on the USU STARS! programs can be found at our website: http://utahstars.usu.edu/.
This position is contingent upon annual funding from a federal sponsor.
Responsibilities Designs and coordinates the day-to-day aspects of educational activities and events and monitors the progress and status of program outcomes.Trains and support school site coordinators, and service-wide providers in strategic planning for the sustainability of the Utah State University GEAR UP Project.Support ongoing evaluation, planning and vision for meeting the educational needs of students.Maintain ongoing communication with school partners to inform them of the project progress and budget expenditures.Serves as the principal liaison between school personnel, staff, other departments, and/or external constituencies on day-to-day project, operational, and/or administrative issues.Assist schools with documentation of their cost share; budgets and participate in the planning of events that support the mission of GEAR UP.Facilitates meetings, and special projects.Ensures completion of clerical and administrative support tasks, including creation and editing of program correspondence, program handbooks, and other publications.Provides updates and information to program stakeholders.Supports data collection; including preparing schedules; maintains program records and other information to meet state and federal requirements.May present on topics related to programs in person or via webinar.Analyzes problems and applies corrective action as needed.Ensures that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.Participates in the development of funding proposals for the program.Contributes to business and operational decisions that affect the program.Some travel required.Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a related field plus a minimum of two years of relevant work experience; or a master's degree in a related field; or equivalent education plus experience is required.Experience in developing, coordinating, and executing educational events and activities.Preferred Qualifications
GEAR UP program experience.Experience with employee supervision.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to prioritize own work and multi-task.Excellent organizational skills.Ability to take initiative and ownership of programs.Ability to routinely and independently exercise sound judgment in making decisions.Ability to direct the work of others.Knowledge of computers and database/spreadsheet/word processing software.Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.Ability to interact with students, faculty, staff, and/or the public in a team environment.Ability to gather and analyze statistical data and generate reports.Project specific knowledge, skills, and abilities as described in recruitment notices.Records maintenance skills.Ability to exercise a high level of creativity, decision making, problem solving, and discretion as work is varied and may be undefined. Required DocumentsAlong with the online application, please attach:
Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”Writing sample - peer reviewed or grant submission to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10”Cover Letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**
Advertised Salary Minimum $45,000; Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits ADAEmployees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.
College/Department HighlightsDepartment Highlights
The USU Department of Psychology is located within the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services. The Department is home to 39 faculty representing diverse areas of psychology. Faculty enjoy collaborative relationships with others in the Department and other departments in the College (e.g., Human Development and Family Studies, Nursing, Kinesiology and Health Science, which is home to USU’s Master of Public Health program) and across campus (e.g., Sociology). The Department of Psychology itself (e.g., Alzheimer’s Disease and Cognitive Disorders Lab, Physical and Mental Health Interactions Lab), the College of Education and Human Services (e.g., Perception-Action Lab, Neuromuscular Research Lab, Department of Nursing), as well as other centers and programs at USU (e.g., Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Research Center, USU Extension Program – HEART Initiative) offer rich opportunities for members of our department to conduct and establish collaborations in health-related research. The Department offers PhD specializations in Combined Clinical/Counseling Psychology, School Psychology, Behavior Analysis, and Brain and Cognition as well as contributing to a multi-department PhD in Neuroscience. The Department also offers an undergraduate major (BS) in Psychology, a distance-learning masters degree (MEd) in Professional School Counseling, and an Educational Specialist degree (EdS) in School Psychology.
College Highlights
The Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services is committed to inclusive excellence in research, teaching, and service activities across a wide array of education and human service fields. The college is home to eight academic departments with approximately 200 faculty who are engaged in innovative research and high-quality graduate and undergraduate education. The college’s programs and outreach missions are strengthened by an on-campus elementary laboratory school and five stand-alone centers, including the Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Research Center, Center for the School of the Future, Institute for Disability Research, Policy, & Practice, National Center for Hearing Assessment & Management, and the Sorenson Legacy Foundation Center for Clinical Excellence. Faculty, students, and staff within the college also engage with a broad range of community partners to both provide opportunities for community-engaged research and learning and enhance the quality of education and human service programs throughout the state of Utah.
University HighlightsFounded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion, empowering people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. Utah State provides high-quality education to 27,500-plus students locations throughout the state, including at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price.
Utah State is committed to cultivating a community of inclusive excellence where all perspectives, values, cultures, and identities are acknowledged, welcomed, and valued. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU.
The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu.
About the Region
U.S. News and World Report ranked Utah first for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USU’s main campus, Logan, is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Logan metro area claimed the top spot in the Milken Institute’s 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation.
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