Utah State University seeks a highly collaborative, self-motivated, and experienced professional to play a key role in fulfillment of the Center for Community’s purpose to cultivate goodwill and greater understanding on campus and within the communities the university serves.

The Education & Operations Coordinator (Program Coordinator III) is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing educational programs, events, engagement opportunities, and outreach efforts representing the various traditions, perspectives, and cultures at USU and within the local communities. This position will also oversee the day-to-day operations of the Center including supervision of staff.

Program Development & Implementation: Lead the planning, development, and execution of programs, workshops, celebrations, and events reflecting relevant cultural values, heritages, traditions, histories, contributions, and contemporary issues in alignment with the Center's purpose.  Review and evaluate areas of programmatic growth and potential grants for the Center.

Cultural Celebrations & Heritage Events: Oversee signature events, including various heritage and recognition months/ weeks, highlighting contributions and culture. Ensure these celebrations are accessible, organized, and reflect the diverse traditions of the community to foster deeper understanding.

Community Building: Cultivate a welcoming environment designed to bring people together to build community and learn from each other. Form relationships with student organizations, faculty, staff, and community partners to enhance engagement opportunities.

Outreach & Partnerships: Establish and maintain partnerships with local organizations, alumni, and other community stakeholders to enhance programs and provide opportunities for engagement and learning beyond the university. Seek collaborative opportunities with other institutions and initiatives. Represent the Center in outreach programs and on committees, as needed.

Collaboration & Campus Engagement: Work with academic departments, student organizations, and other campus units to identify collaborative opportunities and integrate cultural education, perspectives, and knowledge systems into broader university programs. Support faculty and staff in providing culturally responsive educational experiences.  Collaborate with stakeholders across campus to create, implement and monitor programs designed to ensure a sense of belonging for all students. 

Marketing & Communication: Develop strategies to promote programs and events through social media, email campaigns, and other communication channels. Provide content for the Center’s website. Ensure broad visibility of engagement efforts and the Center’s initiatives.

Assessment & Reporting: Develop and implement mechanisms to evaluate the effectiveness of programs and events. Collect data and feedback from participants and stakeholders to continuously improve the quality and impact of programming. Prepare reports for the Executive Director, university leadership, and external partners.

Budget Management: Assist the Executive Director in managing the Center’s operating and programming budgets, ensuring efficient and responsible use of resources and compliance with university policies. Seek external funding opportunities, including grants, to support programming offered by the Center. Serve as proxy for the Center’s Executive Director.

Supervision: Oversee the operations for the Center for Community’s physical spaces including resources, engagement, and involvement. Recruit, train, and supervise program coordinators, student employees, and interns. Foster a collaborative and supportive work environment.

Other Duties: As assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in higher education administration, intercultural studies, social justice, or a related field plus two years of experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience in higher education, student affairs, diversity and inclusion work, student engagement, or community outreach.
• Substantiated leadership experience including:
  • Independent decision-making capabilities.
  • Ability to delegate and empower others effectively.
  • A willingness to consistently model optimal job performance.
• Demonstrated experience in leading, coaching, and supervising teams and salaried employees.
• Involvement working with cultural communities and organizations.
• Availability to occasionally work some late or weekend hours for special events or projects.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong skills with Adobe Acrobat.
• Master's degree.
• Grant-writing participation.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proven aptness to effectively manage multiple high-yield budgets.
• Demonstrated ability to engage with different populations and build collaborative partnerships.
• Showcased ability to clearly articulate messages to a variety of audiences, and in different modes.
• Familiarity with marketing principles and platforms.
• Aptitude to work in a dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities and projects effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with highest levels of integrity and professionalism.
• Knowledge of cultural traditions, histories, current issues, and contributions to higher education and society.
• Ability to foster a sense of community and belonging.
• Strong advocacy and mentorship skills.

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. Leadership Philosophy be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Documents 1-10"
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. 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.

USU enrolls 28,900 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. 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.

Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies’ long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by conference championships in multiple sports, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement.

Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported. 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. 

*updated 01/2025

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