Program Coordinator I

Utah State University•Logan, UT

14h•$50,000

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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).

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Community Partnership & Program Leadership
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.
General Project Management & Operational Support
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.