New

Program Coordinator I

Utah State University
Min $50,000, Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits
United States, Utah, Logan
Feb 22, 2026
Program Coordinator I Requisition ID: 2026-9953 # of Openings: 2 Location: US-UT-Logan \| US-UT Category: Program Management & Support Position Type: Benefited Full-Time Job Classification: Exempt College: E Eccles Jones Coll of Ed & Hum Svs Department: Human Development & Family Studies Advertised Salary: Min $50,000, Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits Overview Utah State University (USU) invites applications for two Program Coordinator I positions (housed at two different locations) to support the implementation, coordination, and day-to-day operations of the Preschool Development Grant Project within the Human Development and Family Studies Department. One full-time position will be housed in Blanding and work with the communities in San Juan County. One position will be .75 FTE and will be housed on the Logan campus and work with several community partners. The primary goals of the Preschool Development project are to support the professional development of early childhood educators and provide increased opportunities for experiential learning for children in early childhood programs. The Program Coordinators will work closely with the Principal Investigator and Program Manager, project staff, and university and community partners to ensure project goals, timelines, and deliverables are met. Continued employment is contingent upon performance and on-going funding. Responsibilities 75% Community Partnership & Program Leadership The Program Coordinator I serves as the primary representative of the USU project team to an assigned community partner in rural Utah. This role requires substantial independent decision-making, professional discretion, and responsibility for planning, coordinating, and evaluating program activities. The Program Coordinator will: Serve as the principal liaison between the assigned community partner, USU project personnel, university offices, and external stakeholders. Lead the development of Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) in collaboration with the community partner, ensuring alignment with USU regulations; submit MOUs for review; and revise based on feedback from USU and Utah DHHS. Oversee project planning, implementation, and monitoring of milestones and deliverables for both USU project staff and community partner staff. Track progress toward MOU-defined responsibilities and synthesize updates for Utah DHHS during monthly meetings and quarterly reporting cycles. Determine, coordinate, and assign daily operational activities related to the community partnership, including scheduling, logistics, and communication on behalf of USU project staff. Collect, analyze, and interpret program-specific data (e.g., participant counts, observation scores, satisfaction metrics) to inform program improvement and meet funding requirements. Prepare and maintain comprehensive project documentation, reports, and records related to the assigned community partner. Develop written summaries of data and MOU-related activities for distribution to USU, Utah DHHS, the community partner, and relevant stakeholders. Review and approve budget requests from the community partner prior to submission to Utah DHHS and USU purchasing. Represent USU on-site at community partner events-including summer STEM camps-to provide immediate support, troubleshoot issues, and make real-time decisions regarding deviations from approved plans. 25% General Project Management & Operational Support The Program Coordinator will also support broader project operations, including: Monitoring budgets and processing purchasing requests for the assigned community partner in accordance with Utah DHHS and USU policies. Coordinating the hiring process for summer STEM camp teachers and ensuring compliance with USU policies and required trainings. Organizing meetings, trainings, and events, including preparing materials and coordinating follow-up with the community partner. Contributing to project-wide dissemination efforts such as presentations, reports, and publications involving multiple community partners. Performing other duties as assigned to support overall project goals. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., social sciences, education, public administration) or Associate degree plus two years of related work experience; or an equivalent combination of education plus experience is required. Demonstrated experience coordinating projects, programs, or administrative activities. Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-based environment. Proficiency with standard office software (e.g., Microsoft Office, Google Workspace). Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in a related field. Experience working in higher education or on grant-funded projects. Familiarity with research, evaluation, or community-based programming. Experience with budgeting, reporting, or compliance requirements. Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Required Documents Along with the online application, please attach: Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV" Contact information for three professional references Cover Letter to be typed/pasted into a text box at the end of the application. Please address which geographical location (Logan or Blanding) you are interested in. Document size may not exceed 10 MB. Advertised Salary Min $50,000, Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits ADA Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. This position requires moderate physical activity, including the handling of objects up to 25 pounds and/or standing or walking more than one hour per day. College/Department Highlights The Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services is committed to inclusive 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-quality 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 Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Research Center, Center for the School of the Future, Institute for Disability Research, Policy, & Practice, National Center for Hearing Assessment & Management, and 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 and learning and enhance the quality of education and human service programs throughout the state of Utah. The Department of Human Development and Family Studies is in the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services. Departmental degrees offered include: BS/BA: Human Development and Family Studies; MS: Human Development and Family Studies MMFT: Master of Marriage and Family Therapy (non-thesis degree) MRFT: Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy MHDFS: Master of Human Development and Family Studies (non-thesis degree); PhD in Human Development and Family Studies. A Early Childhood Certificate. A Gerontology Certificate. The department has 22 faculty members, over 300 undergraduate majors, and 48 graduate students. The department is committed to optimizing the lives of individuals, families, and communities through excellence in research, teaching, and extension. Our nationally recognized faculty lead research, instructional, and outreach efforts in the areas of marriage and family relations, human development from infancy to later life, early childhood education, and marriage and family therapy. Units within the department include the Adele and Dale Young Child Development Laboratory, which provides service for children and families, research, and training pre-professionals; the Dolores Dor Eccles Center for Early Care and Education provides high quality day care services and is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children; the Marriage and Family Therapy Clinic (MFT) provides therapy services to individuals, couples, and families; and Housing and Financial Counseling (HFC) services, which provides programs for first time home buyers, reverse mortgages, and debt management. The department is a proud partner of Cooperative Extension at Utah State University. Our faculty provide a variety of evidence-based family life education programs across the state. Signature program areas include healthy relationships and parenting. University Highlights 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 over 29,800 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 educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns, serving every county in the state. 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 recent Mountain West regular-season and tournament championships in women's volleyball, three consecutive Mountain West tournament titles in women's soccer conference championships, and a first-ever conference championship for gymnastics, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement. Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported and where diversity of thought and culture are cultivated. 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. 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