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Program Coordinator Senior

Utah State University
Commensurate with experience plus excellent benefits
United States, Utah, Logan
Mar 13, 2026


Program Coordinator Senior

Requisition ID: 2026-10026
# of Openings: 1
Location: US-UT-Logan
Category: Program Management & Support
Position Type: Benefited Full-Time
Job Classification: Exempt
College: Research
Department: AVP for Research 1
Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience plus excellent benefits

Overview
The Program Coordinator Senior for Student Research Programs in the Office of Research will be responsible for the day-to-day coordination and long-term planning and implementation of USU's nationally recognized central supports for student engagement in mentored research experiences at every level from entering freshman through PhD candidates. This professional staff member will show strong leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills, and will serve as a public face for the office. Working alongside the AVPR as well as other program coordinators in the Office of Research, they will help build relationships across the organization to support, sustain, and build the culture of student research already essential to USU's research DNA.

This position is telework eligible within the state of Utah.

Responsibilities
  • Budget development and management; collaborate with Associate Vice President for Research (AVPR) and with Business Services on developing annual budget model and ensuring that funds are spent according to approved allocations
  • Liaison to external stakeholders including
    • U of U/Research on Capitol Hill
    • Utah Conference on Undergraduate Research (UCUR)
    • Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR)
    • Individual and corporate donors who support ongoing programming
  • Organize and co-lead Undergraduate Research Advisory Board
  • Internal point-of-contact and outreach for student research programs, including regular communication and coordination with units including Honors, Aggies First Scholars, Admissions, University Marketing and Communications, Office of Research Web Team, Libraries, Advancement, and Student Success
  • Coordinate the 7-week course, USU 2110 Becoming a Researcher, fall and spring semesters (help identify instructors and provide support to those implementing the course)
  • Financial and policy oversight of scholarship and grant programs that support student research, including ensuring security and compliance of application processes
  • Organization of review panels for scholarships, grants, and awards; data analysis of reviewer outcomes, reporting to AVPR on outcomes and maintaining data about outcomes.
  • Programming: designing and developing workshop series and trainings
  • Facilitating mentorship support (documentation of service, trainings, external opportunities and awards)
  • Providing strong leadership in strategic planning and program goal setting including identifying potential external funding opportunities and contributing to proposal development
  • Supervise Program Coordinator II position and 2-6 student employees including peer mentors
  • Oversees and contributes to annual report for Student Research Program


Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Master's degree plus at least two years of work experience in a field that includes the analysis of complex systems and processes, or an equivalent combination of education plus experience in higher education management
  • Professional level written and oral communication skills
  • Experience working directly with students and faculty in a university setting including understanding of relevant federal and state regulations governing student and employee data
  • Supervisory and team-leadership experience
  • Experience with budget creation, management, and fiscal responsibility
  • Ability to work productively with a variety of different demographic groups, organizations, and individuals

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Demonstrated competence in applications including project management software, LMS, financial applications, and survey software
  • Experience with and understanding of USU platforms including Banner, ServiceNow, and Coursedog
  • Prior engagement with USU or other university student research programming
  • Trainings, certificates or micro-credentials that will support successful performance of job duties described above (evidence of ongoing professional development)


Required Documents
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. Writing sample: Please submit a short (1-2 page or 700-1500 words) example of a professional communication such as an e-mail, letter, bulletin, memo, or newsletter item to be typed/pasted at the end of your application under "Writing Samples"

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

Advertised Salary
Commensurate with experience plus excellent benefits

ADA
The majority of the work takes place in an office or classroom/conference center environment protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes. However, for events, employee may work outdoors or and may not be protected from weather conditions. Employee would not be exposed to hazardous chemicals in the routine execution of their duties. Employees frequently sit for extended periods and often use repetitive hand motion (such as typing). Bending and stooping, and light lifting or pulling loads (as in when setting up for an event) are occasionally required. Employee will often listen, hear, and talk.

College/Department Highlights
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, USU's 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.

University Highlights
Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah's 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 29,800 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State's 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 women's volleyball, three consecutive Mountain West tournament titles in women's soccer conference championships, and a first-ever conference championship for gymnastics, reflecting USU's 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 will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU.

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and a reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university's ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu .

*updated 12/2025

https://careers-usu.icims.com/jobs/10026/program-coordinator-senior/job?in_iframe=1

Notice of Non-discrimination
In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USUs non-discrimination policies:
Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, discrimination@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266
Title IX Coordinator Matthew Pinner, titleix@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 404, 435-797-1266
Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, Ut 84322
For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://equity.usu.edu/, or contact:
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 800-421-3481, OCR@ed.gov
U.S. Department of Education, Denver Regional Office, 303-844-5695, OCR.Denver@ed.gov


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