Program Coordinator II

Utah State University•Price, UT

About The Position

The Aggies Elevated Price Program Coordinator II works closely with the Aggies Elevated Executive Director (faculty) and the Price Program Director (Program Coordinator III) to plan and coordinate the day-to-day, administrative, and operational activities of the Aggies Elevated Program on the USU - Eastern Campus.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a field related to developmental disabilities, and/or education plus two years of relevant work experience; or a master’s degree in a field related to developmental disabilities, and/or education; or an equivalent combination of education plus experience is required.
Ability to effectively communicate and teach individuals with intellectual disabilities in a postsecondary education setting.
Ability to teach via broadcast, online, and in-person.
Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.
Ability to coordinate and organize meetings and/or special events.
Skilled in professional communication both written and oral.
Skilled in the use of personal computers and related software applications.
Skilled in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
Ability to work effectively with various populations.
Ability to lead and train staff and/or students.
Ability to interact with students, faculty and/or staff in a team environment.
Ability to exercise a high level of creativity, decision making, problem solving, and discretion as work is varied and may be undefined.
Resume
Contact information of three professional references
Cover Letter

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a field related to education, disability (i.e. Rehabilitation Counseling), career counseling.
Previous experience with providing services or education to individuals with developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

Coordinates, implements, and evaluates overall programmatic goals to facilitate integration of AE students into USU courses, activities, and the campus community.
Monitors and maintains key on-campus partnerships and community partnerships.
Coordinates logistics for participant application/admissions, orientation, summer prep, and base camp experiences.
Train, direct, and supervise hourly/student employees, graduate students, and/or volunteers.
Engages in program outreach and recruitment in public forums, including school districts, local LEAs, transition fairs, relevant community agencies/events, and campus organizations.
Provide and coordinate individualized student supports.
Teach 1-2 courses each semester for the Aggies Elevated program.
Overseeing student internships, development of new internship placement sites, and supervising students in the field.
Maintain detailed, timely, and confidential documentation of student interactions and student progress.
May write and/or assist with writing grants and proposals as appropriate to the objectives and funding nature of the program; may participate in other fundraising activities.
Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Provide and coordinate individualized student supports (behavioral, problem-solving, independent living, social skill development, etc.)
Build and maintain key on-campus partnerships (i.e. Housing, Admissions, Orientation/Connections, DRC, course instructors, CAPS, etc.) and community partnerships (Independent Living Centers, VR, school districts, etc.) and collaborate with these resources to provide support to Aggies Elevated students.
Recruit, train, organize, and supervise volunteers to support Aggies Elevated students
Provide support and guidance to peer mentors (student employees), graduate students, and interns.
Teach and lead seminars, classes, and/or workshops.
Update curriculum and Canvas courses regularly.
In collaboration with the Aggies Elevated Price Program Director (Program Coordinator III), coordinates and/or supports application, admissions, orientation, summer prep, base camp, campus visit, and person-centered planning processes.
May write and/or assist with writing grants and proposals as appropriate to the objectives and funding nature of the program; may participate in other fundraising activities.
Attend TPSID grant required professional development meetings each July and October.
Attend TPSID grant and collaborative meetings as required.
Assist with TPSID grant required data entry.
Help with collecting and evaluating program data.
Create and update program documents and materials.
Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.