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CAAS Program Coordinator

Requisition ID: 2024-7876

of Openings: 1

Location: US-UT-Logan Category: Program Management and Support Position Type: Benefited Full-Time Job Classification: Exempt College: College of Agriculture and Applied Sc Department: Dean-Agriculture and Applied Sciences Advertised Salary: Minimum $50,000; commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits

Overview The CAAS Program Coordinator (Program Coordinator II) is responsible for planning, developing, and managing initiatives for collegiate research and academic programs. Specifically, this person leads efforts in strategic planning; development and implementation of program priorities; and communications and outreach. Important skills for a successful candidate for this position include initiative, good organizational, written, and verbal communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft suite.  This position works collaboratively with the College of Agriculture and Applied Science (CAAS) associate deans and independently analyzes problems and recommends resolutions for implementation.

Responsibilities Major Areas of Responsibility include, but are not limited to:

Develop and manage initiatives for CAAS Research and Graduate Programs (40%):

• Develop, implement and manage initiatives to advance collegiate goals and opportunities for research and graduate programs; analyze and evaluate existing and potential programs, make recommendations, develop methods and action plans, manage implementation and assess and report on program success.
• Oversee planning efforts in the areas of CAAS research, Graduate Programs, and Utah Agricultural Experiment Station; serve as liaison between faculty and external stakeholders and consultants; make recommendations on content of strategic plan, implementation steps and quality metrics for measuring success; advise Associate
• Dean on resources and course of action in support of strategic priorities.
• Prioritize Associate Deans meeting commitments in accordance with collegiate research and graduate program priorities; keep Associate Dean informed and prepared for upcoming commitments and responsibilities.
• Facilitate meetings on behalf of Associate Dean; provide summary and recommendations for action.
• Manage communication and implementation of collegiate priorities with internal and external stakeholders
• Represent Associate Dean in meetings
• Under the direction of the Associate Dean for Research organize, compile and build spreadsheets to facilitate grant submission and review processes using Qualtrics and Xcel.
• Develop reports from interviews and data collected

• Track events; ensure timely and accurate communication from Deans office Develop and manage initiatives for CAAS Internships and initiatives of the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education and Graduate Programs (40%):

• Develop Internship Opportunities: Actively seek out and establish relationships with organizations, companies, and institutions to create internship opportunities for CAAS students.

• Advertise and Promote Internship Opportunities: Publicize internship opportunities through various CAAS platforms such as university career services, job boards,... For full info follow application link.

USU recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the university's academic mission of learning, discovery, and engagement. USU is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any of its programs and activities based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity/expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy or local, state, or fede ral law (https://equity.usu.edu/non-discrimination).