Utah State University

Administrative and Outreach Coordinator

City Logan Campus
Posted Date 2 weeks ago(8/28/2024 4:48 PM)
Requisition ID
2024-8287
# of Openings
1
Job Locations
US-UT-Logan
Category (Portal Searching)
Research (non-Faculty)
Position Type
Benefited Part-Time
Job Classification
Exempt
Percent of Time or Hours per Week
75% Time
College
Quinney College of Natural Resourcs
Department
Wildland Resources
Advertised Salary
Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits
Telework Eligible
Hybrid

Overview

Berryman Institute — Administrative and Outreach Coordinator (AOC) (Program Coordinator II)
 
The Berryman Institute (BI) is an international organization named after Jack H. Berryman to honor his distinguished career in wildlife management. The institute is housed in the Department of Wildland Resources, Quinney College of Natural Resources, Utah State University, Logan, Utah.  
 
The Berryman Institute is dedicated to enhancing human-wildlife relationships by better managing human-wildlife conflicts through research, education, extension, and outreach. We work cooperatively with federal, state, and private partners to identify and support research needs and evaluate strategies to better manage human-wildlife conflicts. The Berryman Institute also publishes Human-Wildlife Interactions (HWI); the only peer-reviewed journal dedicated to the science of human-wildlife conflict management.
 
The BI seeks to contribute to the development and management needs of the wildlife damage management professional, private landowner, graduate, and undergraduate students. We specialize in engaging with communities, private landowners, and individuals as well as federal, state, and non-profit organizations to implement, evaluate, and communicate innovative science-based solutions to better manage human-wildlife conflicts. These conflicts range from the management of damage caused by invasive and feral species to the conservation and management of native species and their habitats.
 
Scope  
Perform a variety of administrative support and secretarial duties for the Berryman Institute and help the Director develop, implement, and evaluate an outreach program that addresses national, regional, state, and local human-wildlife conflict and wildlife damage management information needs.
 
Target Audiences
Professional managers and administrators employed by federal, state, and local agencies and nongovernmental organizations, urban and rural residents to include homeowners, private landowners, land managers, business and industry professionals to include land developers, and their agents, property management professionals, elected officials, and students including K-12, undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in higher education institutions.
 
Reporting and Supervisory Responsibilities
The AOC will report to the Director of the Berryman Institute. This classification may serve as an administrative proxy in the Director's absence.

Responsibilities

  • Performs office duties, including answering phones, directing calls to appropriate parties, data entry, filing, calendar management, and other general duties as assigned.
  • Screens inquiries and requests; uses judgment and tact to prioritize schedules, calendars, and meetings.
  • Provides administrative support, including scheduling appointments, coordinating meetings/conferences, and planning and executing events, including banquets, receptions, retreats, etc., related to the management of human-wildlife conflicts.
  • Serves as a liaison with other departments and constituencies in the resolution of matters concerning the activities and operations of the Berryman Institute.
  • Composes and word-processes various standard documents, correspondence, and reports.
  • Prepares agendas, coordinates meetings, and transcribes meeting minutes.
  • Develop and implement a website that may include an ongoing series of webinars, podcasts, and training programs about human-wildlife conflicts and management solutions.
  • Represent the Berryman Institute and its programs at state, regional, and national meetings that are organized to assist stakeholders manage human-wildlife conflicts. 
  • Establish and maintain a dynamic BI social media presence.
  • Work with the BI director and staff to identify extramural program support and assist in preparing proposals to secure program grants and contracts.
  • Work with the BI director and staff on program development, to include identifying and working with donors and partners.
  • Assess Bl stakeholders training and education needs to help develop programming to meet these needs.
  • Represent the BI as a member of the Wild Aware Utah partnership.
  • Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree plus two years of experience; or a master's degree in a related field plus one year of experience; or an equivalent combination of education plus experience is required.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Demonstrated experience and interest in coordinating administrative and outreach tasks.
  • Experience working at a land grant university.
  • Experience working with federal and state agencies and NGOs. 
  • Experience in grant writing and marketing.

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

  1. Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV"
  2. Name and contact information for 3 professional references to be entered into Candidate Profile
  3. Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary

Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits

ADA

Employees typically work in an office environment and are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes. However, in certain instances, employees may work outdoors and may not be protected from weather conditions. Employees could be exposed to hazardous chemicals. Employees nearly continuously sit and often use repetitive hand motions (such as typing). Bending and stooping is occasionally required. Employees nearly continuously listen, hear, and talk.

College/Department Highlights

The S. J. & Jessie E. Quinney College of Natural Resources is nationally and internationally recognized for its research, extension, and teaching on natural and socio-environmental ecosystems. It is a high-impact college at Utah State University with over $15M in research funding annually, 55 tenure-track faculty in three departments, and close partnerships with federal and state natural resource agencies.  

 

 The Department of Wildland Resources in QCNR encompasses research in applied terrestrial ecology, including the ecology and management of wildlife, forests, rangelands, conservation biology, and climate change adaptation.  Award-winning faculty teach courses that prepare students for professional careers in many natural resources fields, including programs accredited by the Society of American Foresters and the Society for Range Management and aligned with the Society of Ecological Restoration. 

University Highlights

Founded 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. 

 

*updated 04/2024

Notice of Non-discrimination

In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:

 

Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, discrimination@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266

Title IX Coordinator Cody Carmichael, titleix@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 404, 435-797-1266

Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://equity.usu.edu/, or contact:

U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 800-421-3481, OCR@ed.gov

*updated 09/2023

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