Working in collaboration with the Utah Women & Leadership Project (UWLP) Director and the Associate Director, the Multicultural Outreach Coordinator will build relationships with multicultural groups across Utah, convene community conversations with women of color, and engage as needed in elements of multicultural research. This position is critical to understanding the unique challenges and opportunities that Utah women of color experience, recommending solutions to the broader community, and providing resources that facilitate positive change. This work aligns with the overall mission and goals of the UWLP and the “A Bolder Way Forward” (BWF) initiative. This position is telework eligible within the state of Utah. 

80% OUTREACH & COMMUNITY CONVERSATION COORDINATOR

• Builds relationships with multicultural groups within Utah to engage women of color in UWLP research and ensure action-oriented research outcomes are disseminated to relevant communities.
• Helps develop multicultural resources that explain research, policies, and best practices that further the UWLP and BWF missions.
• Works with UWLP and BWF leadership in conceiving and planning multicultural community conversations.

20% RESEARCH

• Assists in collecting and analyzing qualitative data.
• Assists in writing and editing reports, as needed, about multicultural topics surrounding Utah women and girls.
• Coordinates with additional multicultural researchers and writers, as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in social science, women’s studies, or other related field; and two or more years of professional experience in an organization serving ethnically/racially diverse girls and/or women (nonprofit experience preferred).
• Background in reading, understanding, and synthesizing scholarly theory and literature.
• Proven experience analyzing qualitative data, and writing research findings.
• Evidence of successfully building strategic relationships.
• Ability to work remotely along the Wasatch Front; some travel around the state will be required, as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social science, women’s studies, or other related field; and at least four years of experience in an organization serving ethnically/racially diverse girls and/or women (nonprofit leadership experience preferred).
• Established connections with multicultural groups in Utah.
• Knowledge of and involvement in women’s efforts and groups in Utah.
• Experience with gender and multicultural research theories as well as evidence-based community action research.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to build relationships with diverse organizations and engage constructively with the other members of the UWLP team.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Capacity to handle and thrive with ambiguity and shifting priorities.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously, meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment, and work independently and with a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Focuses on results by setting and meeting qualitative and quantitative goals in a thoughtful and timely manner.
• Creates an atmosphere that respects and embraces engagemen

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume/CVto be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”

2. Cover Letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application 

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

Employees typically work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. 

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

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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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