Program Coordinator II

Student Support Services Coordinator

The Student Support Services (SSS) Coordinator will plan and coordinate the day-to-day goals and objectives from the grant, administer the budget and operational activities, and provide leadership to the SSS staff. The Coordinator will also help align grant opportunities with the University's long-term mission and goals.

The SSS Coordinator will have strong communication skills and be able to work on their own with little direction. They will be a strategic thinker and excel in organization. They will also have knowledge and experience to run a grant from start to finish and possibly write other grant proposals.

Responsibilities

Develops, administers and implements program features that include the selection of TRIO eligible students, cohort class and workshop creation and presentations, academic advisement, tutorial operation, retention activities, and transfer of participants to a 4-year institution of higher learning.

Assures appropriate utilization of grant funds using detailed fiscal accounting / line-item budget principles / tracking expenditures in Banner and Argos. Maintains accounting records for all expenditures ensuring that guidelines outlined in federal TRIO program regulations, EDGAR, OMB A-21 circular, and USU policy are strictly followed.

Develops and implements procedures for the preparation and timely submission of the federal annual performance report to the United Stated Department of Education. Coordinates data compilation and entry into the program's database to maintain compliance with grant requirements and guidelines.

Provides communication between the grant program and the Associate Vice President, the USU Blanding administrative team, faculty and staff.

Coordinates with other campus support programs to eliminate duplication of services and ensure that grant resources are being used efficiently.

Screens and selects qualified personnel for the various program activities following guidelines by the USU Human Resource Office. Coordinates and schedules training opportunities for staff members on federal legislation and regulations related to the grant program, as well as specific items relating to employment at USU Blanding.

Coordinates data compilation in the Banner Student Information System / data entry into the Blumen database software application in accordance with federal guidelines.

Serves as a liaison between the program and appropriate local, state and national agencies and organizations.

Teach the 1-credit USU 1040 Learning for College Success SSS Cohort Class each fall semester including financial and economic literacy education.

Teach the 1-credit USU 3400 Career Launch SSS Cohort Class each spring semester.

Disclaimer

This position description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the position.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in related field plus two years of relevant work experience; or a master's degree in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education plus experience is required.

Preferred Qualifications :

Fundamental Abilities

Within the scope and complexity of each position's responsibilities, each incumbent is expected to possess and demonstrate the following abilities :

Core Characteristics

As representatives of Utah State University and primary contributors to its mission, all employees are expected to demonstrate the following characteristics :

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach :

Advertised Salary

Commensurate with experience and education, plus excellent benefits.

ADA

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.

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 28,900 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 Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah's counties.

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 conference championships in multiple sports, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement.

Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported. 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. For Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU.