Student Research Program Coordinator I or II

The Program Coordinator I or II provides programmatic and administrative coordination in support of Office of Research Student Programs and Utah State Universitys Student Research initiatives. This position performs a variety of professional-level coordination duties that require independent judgment strong organizational skills and frequent interaction with students faculty staff and external partners. The Program Coordinator I or II supports program operations communications data tracking and event logistics to ensure effective delivery of student research programs.

Program Coordination and Administration (30%)

• Coordinate day-to-day operations for multiple student and/or faculty research programs and initiatives.
• Coordinate application and selection processes for approximately 710 programs including application setup intake reviewer coordination tracking and follow-up.
• Maintain accurate records databases and documentation in accordance with university and office standards.

Communication and Outreach (15%)

• Prepare distribute and manage mass and targeted communications related to undergraduate research opportunities deadlines and program updates.
• Manage the shared email account and respond to or route inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Draft edit and update content for websites reports promotional materials and internal communications.

Event and Program Support (25%)

• Coordinate logistics and provide on-site support for undergraduate research events including the Student Research Symposia Undergraduate Research Fair workshops and related programming.
• Collaborate with colleges departments and campus partners to promote events and ensure alignment of messaging and schedules.
• Assist with travel coordination and logistical arrangements for student participation in conferences and off-campus events.

Data Management Reporting and Assessment (15%)

• Collect organize and maintain participation and outcomes data related to student research programming.
• Assist with basic data analysis and preparation of summaries for annual and ad hoc reports.
• Support assessment activities by ensuring data accuracy and completeness.

Administrative and Office Support (10%)

• Direct the hiring training and management of multiple student employees and volunteers. Direct student employee check-ins professional development task delegation and scheduling.
• Perform general administrative duties such as purchasing supplies tracking expenditures within established guidelines maintaining inventories scheduling and document preparation.

Minimum Qualifications for Program Coordinator I

• Associate degree plus two years of related work experience; or a bachelors degree in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education plus experience is required.
• Demonstrated ability to organize prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strong written and oral communication skills including the ability to compose professional correspondence and informational materials.
  Proficiency with standard office software and systems including word processing spreadsheets databases and file-management tools.
• Basic familiarity with data collection reporting and research-related processes.

Minimum Qualifications for Program Coordinator II

• Bachelors degree in a related field plus two years of relevant work experience; or a masters degree in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education plus experience is required.
• Demonstrated ability to organize prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strong written and oral communication skills including the ability to compose professional correspondence and informational materials.
• Proficiency with standard office software and systems including word processing spreadsheets databases and file-management tools.
• Basic familiarity with data collection reporting and research-related processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of undergraduate research programs and the research environment at Utah State University or a comparable institution.
• Experience supporting programs or initiatives involving students faculty or academic units.
• Experience with basic budget tracking or monitoring expenditures.
• Demonstrated experience working directly with undergraduate students in an academic or co-curricular setting.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of principles and practices related to program coordination and office administration.
• Skill in organizing information maintaining records and ensuring attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with diverse audiences.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to apply judgment prioritize tasks and adapt to changing needs and deadlines.

Along with the online application please attach:

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

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

• Work is primarily performed in an office environment with routine use of computers and other standard office equipment.
• Duties require prolonged periods of sitting and repetitive hand motions such as typing; occasional bending stooping or lifting of light materials may be required.
• Effective verbal and written communication is required on a continual basis.
• Occasional outdoor work or attendance at events may occur and may involve exposure to varying weather conditions.

The Office of Research Student Programs unit is the second-oldest centrally administered program for undergraduate student research in the nation and offers a wide variety of training funding and dissemination opportunities for students and their mentors. Across all disciplines and degree types the office supports student research from novice experiences through professional level participation. Recognized for our national leadership in undergraduate research with the 2020 Award for Undergraduate Research Achievement (AURA) by the Council on Undergraduate Research USUs undergraduate research program is currently in a growth phase with increased funding and a burgeoning group of generous private donors. These investments recognize the evidence-based practice of undergraduate research as highly impactful on student learning student outcomes and career and life success.

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.

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