Utah State University (USU) in beautiful Logan, UT is looking to hire an Academic Belonging Program Coordinator (Program Coordinator II) for the Office of Academic Belonging & Learning Excellence.

The Academic Belonging Program Coordinator reports to the Assistant Director for Academic Belonging. In this position, you will have the opportunity to:

• Lead and innovate programming that supports academic belonging for all undergraduate students throughout the USU system.
• Collaborate and represent the unit on various committees focused on academic belonging and student success.
• Make an impact in the lives of first-generation college students.
• Full-time, non-exempt with negotiable remote schedule

In this role as a USU employee you will receive: 13 paid holidays per year, earn 22 vacation days per year, earn 12 days of sick leave per year, 14.2% of gross income paid to a retirement account, excellent health and dental insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, and tuition reduction benefits. See more at https://www.usu.edu/hr/compensation/calculator.

Academic Belonging Programming and Development (75%):

• Hire, train, and supervise student staff, including student leaders and peer educators.
• Utilize data to track persistence and completion progress of students served. Utilize data to inform management and further development of programming.
• Market and recruit students to participate in learning communities such as transfer students and life- span learners.
• Coordination of academic belonging activities and events as assigned.
• Collaborate with stakeholders throughout the USU system to support all students to connect with learning communities and increase academic belonging.
• Represent academic belonging on appointed campus committees and working groups, including those with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Possible programs include learning communities such as:
  
  • Aggie First Scholars
  • Supplemental Instruction
  • AggieUp: First-generation student concurrent education program
  • New programming to support transfer students, live-at-home Aggies, lifespan learners, etc.

Student Support Services (TRIO) Success Coaching (15%):

• Provide assistance as requested by the TRIO Project Director which may include:
  
  • Support SSS/TRIO participants who plan on future graduate/professional school through mentoring and monthly activities and workshops that assist project participants to apply to, and obtain financial aid for, graduate school.
  • Attend weekly TRIO staff meetings.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree plus two years of applicable experience; OR a master's degree; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in student support and/or success programming within a higher education setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge regarding Utah State University services, academic policies, procedures, and resources.
• Trained in data analytics utilizing Banner, ARGOS, CIVITAS, and Tableau (or comparable systems).
• Experience leading or supervising a First-generation college student program.
• Participation as an instructor, mentor, and/or trainer within higher education.
• Experience with fundraising and grant-writing in support of student programming.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Displayed communication skills including the ability to effectively convey information verbally and in writing.
• Exhibited attention to detail in planning and executing student events and programming.
• Proven computer literacy and proficiency with Microsoft Office suite programs, and a willingness and ability to learn additional computer software programs.
• Demonstrated innovation and adaptation of strategies to improve programming outcomes.
• Committed to providing an equitable and accessible standard of care for all USU students.

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.
3. Leadership Phillisophy to be typed/pasted at the end of your application.
4. Name and contact information for 3 professional references to be entered into Candidate Profile. 
   • Letters of recommendations will be requested from references for the final candiates only. 

**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.

The Center for Academic Belonging & Learning Excellence (ABLE) is committed to guiding undergraduate students to take responsibility for their own success at Utah State University. This is accomplished through student success programming and services aimed at:

• Fostering learning communities
• Teaching behavioral habits of mind
• Collaborating with campus partners to integrate ABLE best practices

To learn more, please visit: https://www.usu.edu/able

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.

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 a reasonable accommodation 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 09/2025

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, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.

Utah State University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination including harassment in employment including in hiring, promotion, transfer, or termination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy or any other federal, state, or local law.

Utah State University does not discriminate in its housing offerings and will treat all persons fairly and equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, familial status, disability, national origin, source of income, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Additionally, the University endeavors to provide reasonable accommodations when necessary and to ensure equal access to qualified persons with disabilities.

In all circumstances, Utah State University follows state and federal laws related to sex-segregated spaces.

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:

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit crtix.usu.edu or contact:

U.S. Department of Education

Denver Regional Office

303-844-5695| OCR.Denver@ed.gov

U.S. Department of Education

Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights

800-421-3481 |  OCR@ed.gov

*updated 06/2025