We seek a project manager (Program Coordinator I) to join a collection of National Science Foundation and Spencer Foundation funded projects at Utah State University. The Program Coordinator will join multidisciplinary collaborations that focus on creating family and community learning programs that suit the respective community’s needs. Partnerships include K-12 educators, Tribal Knowledge Holders, Tribal Educators, and other community educators. As Program Coordinator, this position will support a range of projects.

The Program Coordinator will be collaboratively supervised by the Principal Investigators, Dr. Breanne Litts, Assistant Professor of Instructional Technologies and Learning Sciences, Dr. Melissa Tehee, Associate Professor in Psychology, Dr. LuEttaMae Lawrence, Assistant Professor of Instructional Technologies and Learning Sciences, & Dr. Nathan Justis, Director of Edith Bowen Laboratory School at Utah State University.

This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) appointment for 12 months, renewable pending satisfactory performance and funding. Start date will be early to mid-October.

This position is eligible for excellent benefits including: 13 paid holidays, 22 days of paid leave and 12 days of sick leave per year, 50% tuition reduction for employee and spouse, competitive health benefits packages and a generous contribution into your retirement. View more information here: Summary of Benefits

This position is telework eligible within the state of Utah. 

If you have questions about the position, please contact Dr. Breanne Litts breanne.litts@usu.edu.

**This position is contingent upon continuation of funding and satisfactory performance.**

The Program Coordinator will collaborate with a diverse team of researchers, designers, educators, teachers, scientists, artists, tribal knowledge holders, and community members. The Program Coordinator will be responsible for supporting a community-centered and interdisciplinary research program, collaborating on the design and implementation of learning technologies, programming, and resources, maintaining and sustaining partnerships with community partners across multiple projects (e.g., Indigenous community members and K-12 teachers), support a robust dissemination agenda to share research findings with community partners and the public. The Program Coordinator will coordinate community research meetings, develop and implement community/family programming and workshops, manage research and design responsibilities, and other research duties, such as data collection and analysis plans.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate degree plus two years of related work experience; or a bachelor’s degree in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education plus experience is required.
• Experience in project management and coordination.
• Demonstrated understanding of and/or experience with Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Tribal sovereignty.
• Experience with and/or understanding of community-centered, design research, research-practice partnerships, and/or similar methodological orientations.
• Experience designing and implementing community and/or family learning experiences focused on design, art, and creation.
• Ability to travel for project work.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education plus experience is required.
• Experience leading community and/or family learning experiences in a research context
• Evidence of successfully partnering with community members on shared work
• Experience with research project management, including coordinating and managing data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Ability to independently learn technical expertise as relevant to workshop content (e.g., maker-related technologies, 3D modeling, digital art, etc)

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”
2. Cover letter stating long-term career aims, interest in the project, and suitability for the position, specifically referring to the qualification listed above to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under Documents 1-10
3. Contact information for three professional references to be entered in the Candidate Profile

**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.

While the successful candidate will be administratively housed in the Instructional Technology & Learning Sciences department, the position will be collaborative between the Psychology department, the Instructional Technology & Learning Sciences department and Edith Bowen Laboratory School, all located within the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services. 

Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services academic excellence in research, teaching, and service activities across a wide array of education and human service fields.  The college is home to eight academic departments with approximately 200 faculty who are engaged in innovative research and high-level graduate and undergraduate education. The college’s programs and outreach missions are strengthened by an on-campus elementary laboratory school and five stand-alone centers, including the Sorenson Legacy Foundation Center for Clinical Excellence. Faculty, students, and staff within the college also engage with a broad range of community partners to both provide opportunities for community-engaged research projects and learning, which enhances the overall quality of education and human service programs throughout the state of Utah.

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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*updated 09/2025

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*updated 06/2025