Program Support

Utah State University • Logan, UT

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About The Position

The Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering at Utah State University is hiring a part-time, hourly Program Support employee to support outreach for the Instrument-based Learning for Utah’s Youth Agriculture program, part of a recently funded three-year NIFA FANE Project. The role connects secondary students and teachers with agricultural science, STEM, and chemical/biosensing learning opportunities. It coordinates student engagement, recruitment, and statewide partnerships supporting high school students in summer certificate programs and related STEM learning experiences.

The employee will serve as a primary liaison to teachers, Career and Technical Education (CTE) directors, school districts, and state education partners, including USU 4-H Extension. The position supports outreach and educational initiatives at Utah State University and is reviewed and renewed annually. The posting notes that up to $10,000 may be available in 2026–2027 for administrative assistance to the project’s principal investigator on another project, contingent on future-year approval.

Requirements

• Two years of related experience or an associate degree/vocational training.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Experience coordinating programs, events, or student activities.
• Ability to work effectively with youth, educators, faculty, and community partners.
• Skill in computer use, database management, and records maintenance.
• Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines independently.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, biological engineering, STEM education, youth development, or a related field.
• Experience working with secondary education programs, CTE pathways, or youth outreach initiatives.
• Familiarity with Utah agricultural education systems and STEM networks.
• Experience in recruitment, educational programming, and community engagement.
• Knowledge of university outreach and Extension-style programming.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily activities for high school students participating in the summer on-campus certificate program.
• Support student engagement, supervision, logistics, and communication during summer programming.
• Develop and implement recruitment strategies to increase participation from Utah high school students in agricultural science and STEM programs.
• Build relationships and communicate regularly with teachers and CTE directors in Utah school districts offering agriscience and agriculture programs.
• Collaborate with partners, including the Agriculture Specialist at the Utah State Board of Education and the Utah STEM Action Center.
• Coordinate student and Co-PI participation in STEM conferences, workshops, and outreach events across Utah.
• Assist in developing promotional and educational materials, including brochures, newsletters, and outreach communications.
• Support event planning, scheduling, record keeping, reporting, and program logistics.
• Maintain program communication and assist with website and outreach content updates.
• Provide administrative and operational support to faculty, researchers, and project leadership.
• Maintain daily base administrative assistance to the principal investigator.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree