The Program Coordinator II position assists the Director in development and coordination of the day-to-day operational and administrative functions of the Ecology Center, including the graduate degree programs in Ecology and in Climate Adaptation Science, which are offered through 6 departments in 3 colleges and currently enroll about 130 students. The position serves as principal liaison between graduate students, faculty, staff, and Ecology-Center-affiliated departments and colleges. They assist the Director with development, analysis, and implementation of the Center's strategic plan; coordinate and create reports for All-Hands and other stakeholder meetings. Duties include but are not limited to management of the Ecology Center website; marketing/advertising of all Center programs; management of fleet, research properties, working groups, seminar series, equipment, space use, keys, workshops, socials, and contacts.

Position is open until filled with screening beginning on 10/01/2024.

Ecology Center Director Assistant (50%)

• Organize Advisory Board and annual meetings
• Create support documents, reports and presentations
• Request annual performance appraisals for all Ecology Center-funded staff
• Collect and analyze feedback on program activities and outcomes and recommend adaptations
• Attend Research Council, Department Head or other leadership meetings when needed
• Recommend strategies, analyze outcomes, and otherwise assist with strategic development, programs, grants, and fund-raising efforts.
• Develop newsletters, reports, brochures, and other Ecology Center materials.
• Maintain website and social media presence
• Compile additional materials for website and other media.
• Other duties as programs evolve

Graduate Program Coordinator and Alumni Outreach (25%)

• Direct marketing and curriculum development and updates
• Advise students on program requirements and provide student development opportunities
• Manage alumni database and communication with alumni
• Monitor, analyze outcomes, and contribute to adaptations of graduate programs
• Coordinate annual research grants program.

Event Coordinator (15%)

• Coordinate Ecology Center Seminar Series, including committee selection and training, speaker nomination and selection processes, and program logistics
• Manage the Center's workshops, meetings, socials, and special projects
• Other duties as programs evolve

Office Management (10%)

• Supervise management of Center office, fleet, and equipment
• Manage operations of Center research facilities (Green Canyon Ecology Station, Millville Aquatic Research Facility, and Bear Lake Laboratory)
• Coordinate Center purchasing cards, office supplies, and equipment

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field plus two years of relevant work experience; or a master’s degree in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education plus experience 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a related field (ecology, biology, natural resources)
• Familiarity with USU policies and programs
• Experience in management of website and social media

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Good written and oral communication skills
• Ability to interact with students, faculty, and/or staff to foster a sense of inclusion and positive team environment
• Ability to work efficiently without immediate supervision
• Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments
• Ability to lead and train staff and/or students
• Ability to gather and analyze statistical data and generate reports
• Ability to coordinate and organize meetings and/or special events
• Ability to exercise a high level of creativity, decision making, and problem solving
• Skilled in organizing and establishing priorities
• Working knowledge of computer programs, systems, and related software applications

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”
2. Names and contact information for 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.**

The environment and physical requirements may change depending on the specific function of the work each department performs. Incumbents may be in both indoor and outdoor environments. Indoors, in an office space, event space, or public space are protected from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes. Incumbents may nearly continuously sit and often use repetitive hand motion (such as typing).

Outdoors, incumbents may not be protected from weather conditions and may be exposed to extreme heat and extreme cold. Additionally, indoor or outdoor work environments may include being confined or in narrow spaces for periods of time. The incumbent may also be exposed to loud noises or vibrations from equipment, and conditions that may affect the respiratory system, such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, and poor ventilation. Bending, crawling, and crouching may be required. Incumbents may be required to lift, push, and/or pull objects up to 50 pounds and be required to walk and/or stand for long periods of time.

Utah State University is Utah's land-grant university with its main campus located in Logan, which offers the amenities of a college town within the Cache Valley metropolitan zone of 115,000 people. Cache Valley is a 90-minute freeway drive north of Salt Lake City and its international airport. Positioned along the scenic Wasatch Mountains and Bear River Range, the region offers a bonanza of outdoor activities within minutes of campus and is within a day's drive of eight national parks, numerous national monuments, and vast areas of publicly-owned rangeland and forest.

As an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, USU is dedicated to recruiting stellar candidates from a diverse pool, including women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities. Post-docs at USU receive outstanding medical, retirement, and professional benefits.

Further information:
Ecology Center: https://ecology.usu.edu/
Logan and Cache Valley: http://www.tourcachevalley.com/
Direct queries to Peter Adler, at peter.adler@usu.edu.

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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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