Aggies Elevated Associate Director

The Aggies Elevated Associate Director (Program Coordinator III) works in close collaboration with the Aggies Elevated Executive Director and the Aggies Elevated Eastern Program Director to plan coordinate and implement the day-to-day administrative fiscal and operational activities of the Aggies Elevated Program on the USUMain Campus (Logan). This position provides leadership for campus-based program implementation student support systems staffing and cross-campus coordination to ensure a high-quality inclusive postsecondary experience for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Core Responsibilities

In collaboration with the Special Education and Rehabilitation Counseling Department Head and the Aggies Elevated Eastern Program Director the Associate Director coordinates implements and evaluates program components that support student access engagement and success at the USUMain Campus.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Coordinate logistics for participant application interview campus visit and admissions processes.
• Coordinate housing assignments course registration and student onboarding in collaboration with Housing Admissions Registrar and Financial Aid.
• Coordinate and participate in Base Camp orientation and summer preparation activities.
• Coordinate students participation in USU 1010: Connections and other required campus experiences.
• Coordinate logistics for graduation and graduation celebrations.
• Serve as the primary Logan campus liaison to the Registrar Disability Resource Center Financial Aid Housing and other relevant campus partners.
• Recruit train supervise and approve timecards for Logan-based peer mentors and support staff.
• Provide training and supervision for Logan-based graduate assistants and student employees.
• Maintain accurate timely and confidential documentation of student interactions progress and eligibility for continued participation.
• Maintain regular contact with students and evaluate and communicate progress at the end of each semester.
• Accurately represent Aggies Elevated program supports and parameters at transition fairs campus tours and family visits.
• Work closely with students and families from inquiry through graduation and post-completion transition to support a successful educational experience.
• Recruit orient and evaluate qualified course instructors in collaboration with program leadership.
• Provide training to campus partners (e.g. Housing faculty student services) on Universal Design for Learning disability culture and inclusive practices.
• Monitor and administer program revenues and expenses under the direction of the Executive Director.
• Assist with grant development reporting and other fundraising activities as appropriate.
• Teach or co-teach seminars classes and/or workshops aligned with Aggies Elevated curriculum and program needs.
• Collaborate with local school districts LEAs and community organizations to support student recruitment and transition.

Responsibilities with Percent Allocation (Approximate)

Program Coordination & Student Supports 4045%

• Coordinate and provide individualized student supports (academic behavioral independent living social and transition-related).
• Maintain and strengthen campus and community partnerships.
• Supervise and support mentors graduate assistants and student employees.
• Maintain required documentation and student progress records.

Program Operations Outreach & Recruitment 2530%

• Coordinate admissions orientation Base Camp and campus visit processes.
• Represent Aggies Elevated at transition fairs recruitment events and family meetings.
• Support cross-campus alignment with Aggies Elevated Eastern.

Teaching & Curriculum Support 2025%

• Teach or co-teach courses seminars and workshops.
• Support curriculum development and Canvas course readiness.

Administrative Fiscal & Grant Support 10%

• Assist with budget monitoring reporting grant writing and data collection.
• Create and update program materials and reports.

Reporting & Supervisory Responsibilities

The Aggies Elevated Associate Director reports to the Special Education and Rehabilitation Counseling Department Head. This position provides functional supervision training and evaluation of Logan-based staff including graduate assistants peer mentors and other hourly or student employees and works collaboratively with the Aggies Elevated Eastern Program Director to ensure curricular alignment across campuses.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in a field related to developmental disabilities including special education rehabilitation counseling mental health counseling psychology or related disciplines plus two years of relevant experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities; OR a masters degree in a field related to developmental disabilities; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters or Doctorate degree in a field related to developmental disabilities including: special education rehabilitation counseling mental health counseling psychology or related disciplines.
• Experience working in transition-related services for youth or young adults with disabilities (e.g. VR special education ILCs CRPs).
• Experience teaching or supporting instruction at the postsecondary level.
• Experience supervising other professionals or paraprofessionals.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of inclusive postsecondary education and transition services for students with disabilities.
• Knowledge of principles and practices related to program coordination and student support.
• Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions with discretion.
• Ability to coordinate meetings events and multi-departmental initiatives.
• Strong written and verbal professional communication skills.
• Ability to teach and support instruction in face-to-face online and broadcast formats.
• Proficiency with personal computers and related software applications.
• Ability to organize resources establish priorities and maintain accurate records.
• Ability to lead train and supervise staff and students.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
• Knowledge of communication outreach and recruitment strategies.
• Ability to gather analyze and report program data.
• High level of creativity problem solving judgment and flexibility in a dynamic work environment.

Along with the online application please attach:

1. Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under Resume/CV
2. Contact information of three professional references
3. Cover Letter to be typed/pasted in the a text box at the end of the application

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Employees typically work in an office environment and are protected from weather conditions or contaminants but not necessarily occasional temperature changes. However in certain instances employees may work outdoors and may not be protected from weather conditions. Employees could be exposed to hazardous chemicals. Employees nearly continuously sit and often use repetitive hand motion (such as typing). Bending and stooping is occasionally required. Employees nearly continuously listen hear and talk.

Aggies Elevated Program Highlights

Aggies Elevated at Utah State University is a fully inclusive postsecondary education program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Students live in residence halls attend courses alongside their typically admitted peers participate in internships and engage fully in campus life. The program culminates in a two-year Certificate of Integrated College & Community Studies.

College Highlights

The Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services is home to eight departments and is committed to providing the best learning opportunities and educational research in the state of Utah. Our programs are strengthened by an on-campus elementary laboratory school and five stand-alone centers including the Sorenson Legacy Foundation Center for Clinical Excellence. The college offers clinical services to the community across the human lifespan and provide students with real-world service and research opportunities.

Founded in 1888 Utah State University is Utahs premier land-grant public service university. As an R1 research institution Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local regional and global communities. USU prepares students to be active civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education USU remains a leader in research discovery and public impact.

USU enrolls over 29800 students both online and in person atlocations throughout the state.Utah States 30 locations include a main campus in Logan Utah residential campuses in Price and Blanding and six additional statewide campuses along with education centers serving every county. USU educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns serving every county in the state.

Competing at the NCAA Division I level USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season.The Aggies long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by recent Mountain West regular-season and tournament championships in womens volleyball three consecutive Mountain West tournament titles in womens soccer conference championships and a first-ever conference championship for gymnastics reflecting USUs commitment to perseverance and achievement.

Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected valued and supported and where diversity of thought and culture are cultivated. We seek to recruit hire and retain people from all walks of life who willchampion excellence in education research discovery outreach and believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be recognized our commitment to employees when they namedUtah State the best employer in Utahin 2023.Learn moreabout USU.

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