High School Engagement Initiative (HSEI) Program Administrator

Utah State University•Logan, UT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The College of Arts and Sciences seeks a motivated and collaborative Program Coordinator to support the launch of a new High School Engagement Initiative (HSEI). This pilot program is designed to strengthen partnerships between Utah State University and secondary schools across Utah through faculty classroom visits, teacher–faculty workshops, and outreach activities that support college readiness and broaden access to higher education. The coordinator will play a central role in designing, organizing, and implementing the initiative in collaboration with faculty and department leadership in English and Mathematics & Statistics. This role will help shape the structure and long-term potential of the initiative and is ideal for someone who is highly organized, communicates effectively across educational settings, and is excited about building meaningful connections between K–12 schools and higher education. This is a temporary position ending in June 2027. This Position will be Full-time (40 hours per week) through the summer and move to Quartertime (30 hours per week) in the school year.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, English, Communication, Secondary Education, or a related field
Experience working in Utah K–12 schools or with secondary educators
Demonstrated experience working across both K–12 and higher education settings
Established connections with Utah teachers, schools, or districts
Experience coordinating events
Familiarity with college readiness efforts, concurrent enrollment, or K–12–higher education partnerships
Strong organizational and project management skills
Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills across diverse audiences
Ability to work collaboratively while managing projects independently
Experience with program assessment, data collection, or evaluation
Experience developing web or outreach communication materials

Responsibilities

Coordinate implementation of the High School Engagement Initiative in collaboration with program leadership
Serve as a primary point of contact between USU faculty, department heads, and participating middle and high schools
Develop and manage communication with teachers, school partners, and faculty participants
Plan and organize teacher–faculty workshops and related outreach events
Facilitate scheduling and logistics for faculty visits to secondary classrooms
Support faculty in developing and preparing classroom presentations and instructional materials
Coordinate travel, materials, and outreach resources (including ordering instructional materials and program items)
Develop and maintain website and communication content for the initiative
Conduct site visits to support program implementation and gather feedback
Assist in designing and implementing program assessment, including data collection and reporting
Attend regular planning meetings and contribute to ongoing program development