Program Coordinator II or III

About the Role

The Department of Technology, Design, and Technical Education (TDTE) at Utah State University (USU) seeks a full-time Educational Specialist (Program Coordinator II or III) for the Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs in the USU Southeast region. This role supports the growth and administration of CTE programs, including health professions, and involves building industry partnerships, collaborating with government and non-government agencies, coordinating recruitment and marketing, and developing educational resources. The specialist will focus on cultivating relationships with industry and government, enhancing marketing for CTE program offerings, and helping coordinate student internships. This full-time staff role requires both administrative and educational expertise to deliver quality support for CTE programs. This position is based on the USU Eastern Campus in Price, Utah.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate and maintain partnerships with industry, government, and state agencies to enhance program relevance and expand student opportunities.
• Serve as the primary liaison with external agencies and provide regular student progress reports as required.
• Develop and coordinate student internships in collaboration with industry partners; serve as the instructor of record for internship courses.
• Coordinate and support recruitment and marketing efforts for all CTE programs in the USU Southeast region.
• Develop, update, and coordinate efforts of promotional materials, including program descriptions, flyers, brochures, and online content.
• Enhance CTE program value by seeking external funding opportunities, forming new industry partnerships, and creating student experiential learning opportunities.
• Participate in program compliance and accreditation activities, tracking and reporting student progression and outcomes to ensure program integrity.
• Research and develop educational resources based on best practices; evaluate their impact through analytics and feedback.
• Teach non-credit workshops or training sessions within your area of expertise, as needed.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements: This position will be hired as either a Program Coordinator II or III based upon qualifications and duties assigned:

• For a Program Coordinator II: Bachelor's degree in a related field plus two years of relevant work experience; or a master's degree in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education plus experience is required.
• For a Program Coordinator III: Bachelor's degree in a related field plus two years of relevant work experience; or a master's degree in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education plus experience is required.
• Valid driver's license in good standing, as some duties may require driving university vehicles and transporting materials.
• Proven written and oral communication, interpersonal, organizational, presentation, and team-building skills.
• Proficiency in business productivity software (spreadsheets, word processing, presentations, scheduling, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in secondary or higher education.
• Marketing experience.
• Experience with industry collaboration and/or partnership development.
• Experience developing proposals, programs, and/or curriculum.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Analyze information and evaluate solutions to align programs with student needs.
• Monitor performance and take corrective action as needed.
• Foster collaboration with university staff, faculty, and community partners.
• Actively listen to understand and address stakeholder needs.
• Resolve issues professionally, even in challenging situations.
• Demonstrate commitment to student and program success and to USU Blanding's mission in CTE and workforce development.
• Show cultural sensitivity and an ability to build rapport with a culturally diverse workforce in a multicultural setting.
• Possess strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Exhibit a willingness to improve professional effectiveness and technical skills.
• Initiative, ethical behavior, and accountability.
• Confidentiality and honesty in all interactions.
• A strong work ethic, self-motivation, and attention to detail.
• Team orientation and a commitment to supporting USU's mission.

Benefits

Excellent benefits are offered with this position.

Application Materials

Along with the online application, please attach:

• Resume/CV, including education, employment history, certifications, awards, and professional memberships (to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV")
• Cover Letter describing qualifications (to be typed/pasted at the end of your application)
• Three professional references with contact information (to be typed at the beginning of the application)

Document size may not exceed 10 MB.