The Department of Technology, Design, and Technical Education (TDTE) at Utah State University (USU) seeks a full-time Career and Technical Education (CTE) Program Coordinator (Program Coordinator III) for the CTE programs at the USU Blanding Campus. This role supports the growth and administration of CTE programs, including health professions, and involves building industry partnerships, collaborating with government and non-government agencies, coordinating recruitment and marketing, and developing educational resources. The CTE Program Coordinator will focus on cultivating relationships with industry, government, and tribal entities to enhance program offerings and facilitate student internships. This full-time staff role requires both administrative and educational expertise to deliver quality support for CTE programs.

This position is based at the USU Blanding Campus in Blanding, Utah. Application reviews begin in December 2024 and continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is January 2025.

• Cultivate and maintain partnerships with industry, government, and tribal agencies to enhance program relevance learning design,, and expand student learning opportunities.
• Serve as the primary liaison with external agencies and curriculum advisory committees, including tribal entities, to provide regular student learning progress reports as required.
• Develop and coordinate student internships and experiential learning opportunities in collaboration with industry partners; serve as the instructor of record for internship courses.
• Coordinate and support recruitment and marketing efforts for all CTE programs at the USU Blanding Campus.
• Develop and update promotional materials and program website content, including program descriptions, flyers, and brochures.
• Enhance the value of the CTE program by seeking external funding, forming new industry partnerships, creating student experiential learning opportunities, and developing industry-based curriculum support.
• Participate in program compliance and accreditation activities, tracking and reporting student progression and outcomes to ensure program integrity.
• Research and develop educational resources based on best practices; evaluate their impact through analytics and feedback.
• Analyze information and evaluate solutions to align programs with student needs.
• Monitor performance and take corrective action as needed.
• Teach non-credit workshops or training sessions within your area of expertise, as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field plus two years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver’s license in good standing, as some duties may require driving university vehicles and transporting materials.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in secondary or higher education.
• Marketing experience.
• Experience with industry collaboration and/or partnership development.
• Experience developing proposals, programs, and/or curriculum.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to foster collaboration with university staff, faculty, and community partners.
• Active listening skills to understand and address stakeholder needs.
• Resolve issues professionally, even in challenging situations.
• Demonstrate commitment to student and program success and to USU Blanding’s mission in CTE and workforce development.
• Show cultural sensitivity and an ability to build rapport with a culturally diverse workforce in a multicultural setting.
• Possess strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Exhibit a willingness to improve professional effectiveness and technical skills.
• Proficiency in business productivity software (spreadsheets, word processing, presentations, scheduling, etc.)

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.**

Employees 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.

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

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

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