USU Office of Events is responsible for managing a broad array of event and other non-academic scheduling needs, including conference rooms, green spaces, venues, study rooms, and other facilities across all USU campuses. The Training Facilitator will play a critical role in supporting the scheduling requirements of the University's non-academic spaces, ensuring efficient operations, and fostering inter-department communication. The successful candidate will be skilled in understanding the needs of multiple stakeholders, coordinating inter-departmental collaboration, and using scheduling management systems to facilitate smooth, coordinated operations.

This position requires a balance of operational expertise, technical knowledge, and strong communication skills to ensure the efficient management of non-academic spaces and events at USU. The Training Facilitator will be expected to contribute to the continuous improvement of scheduling processes and play a key role in fostering collaboration across all departments.

Application Management:

• Serving under the Central Reservations Manager, configure software changes and updates for departments in both campus scheduling software programs – Coursedog and Event Management System (EMS).
• Serve as the primary point of contact for troubleshooting scheduling software issues for students, faculty, and staff. Diagnose common technical issues, guide users through solutions, and escalate complex problems to senior staff as necessary.
• Meet with stakeholders often to create processes and best practices that fulfill their objectives then provide clear, user-friendly, and timely instructions and guidance to users on how to effectively use the scheduling systems.
• Provide exceptional customer service to a diverse group of campus users, including students, faculty, and staff on all USU campuses, maintaining professionalism in all interactions.

Scheduling Coordination:

• Collaborate with campus departments, student organizations, and external clients to ensure their scheduling needs are met in a timely and efficient manner.
• Work with various campus entities to balance space utilization, addressing competing priorities, and ensuring effective cross-department communication.
• Ensure that all reservation requests are processed according to university policies and procedures.
• Assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures for space reservation, utilization, and conflict resolution.

Data Management and Program Improvement:

• Ensure accurate data entry, including reviewing data for errors or inconsistencies.
• Generate and analyze reports on space usage, reservation trends, and other relevant metrics to inform decision-makers and improve scheduling processes.
• Recommend improvements to scheduling workflows, systems, and policies based on feedback and operational experience.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification:

• Bachelor's degree plus minimum of 2 years (or a combination of 6 years of education and experience) in business administration, program coordination, project management, or in an event management role, preferably in a higher education, government, or other large organizational setting.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to independently analyze and solve problems, using both creative and logical approaches.
• Strong technical aptitude, with the ability to troubleshoot software and system issues.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. Preferred Qualifications
• Proficiency with scheduling or event management software (such as EMS, Coursedog, or similar platforms).
• Familiarity with university policies and procedures related to space reservations and event planning.
• Experience with large-scale data entry, reporting, and analysis.
• Knowledge of space utilization strategies and inter-departmental coordination.

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. Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application (iForm)

**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 and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.

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.

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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 02/2025

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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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