Program Coordinator II

at  Utah State University

Overview:
Positioned in the Utah State University College of Humanities & Social Sciences, the Transforming Communities Institute (TCI) and the Department of Social Work are cultivating meaningful partnerships across Utah to address access to justice issues among low-to-moderate income individuals and families.
Currently under development is TCI and Social Work’s first access to justice initiative, the Community Justice Advocate (CJA) certificate program. Applying under the Utah Supreme Court’s legal regulatory sandbox, the CJA certificate program will train social workers and other human service professionals to provide limited legal services in designated practice areas and serve as Human Alternative Legal Providers. The program will offer non-credit and for-credit certificate options for participants
Responsibilities:
The Access to Justice Program Coordinator will play a pivotal role in the development, initiation, and management of the new CJA Program, along with future access to justice initiatives. The role encompasses the following responsibilities/duties:

Curriculum/Training Development, Coordination, Management, & Delivery:

• Develop Canvas modules, activities, and assessments for the online and Zoom-based training program.
• Instruct and facilitate course activities for a cohort of approximately 25 students.
• Coordinate synchronous (Zoom) sessions, including creating lectures and engaging activities.

Program Development & Management:

• Conduct research on program development, focusing on communities where the service has not been offered.
• Establish and lead an advisory panel, conducting monthly meetings for feedback.
• Host meetings with community partners, assemble an advisory panel, and host monthly feedback sessions.
• Lead the Sandbox application and write a program manual for operations.
• Manage recruitment of practitioners/students for the CJA program, including marketing, attending events, and admissions processes.
• Coordinate and lead meetings with partners, community leaders, and stakeholders.
• Coordinate and oversee public relations efforts including managing community outreach, developing marketing materials, engaging with potential stakeholders, and handling media relations, including speaking with the media.

Program Evaluation, Other Research, & Impact Promotion:

• Oversee program evaluation, including design, analysis, and report writing for the Sandbox, funders, and the community.
• Lead additional research projects resulting in presentations and peer-reviewed journal articles.
• Manage a graduate research assistant and collaborate on research projects with social work faculty.

Administration:

• Seek private and public funding for long-term program sustainability.
• Build rapport and relationships with potential funders, including legislative appropriations, state/federal grants, foundation grants, and private corporate and individual investments.
• Write funding proposals and contribute to efforts in securing financial support.

Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Social Work or a related field (Criminal Justice, Community Development, Law, Public Health/Administration, Human Services, etc.)
• Knowledge in political science or legal practice.
• Experience in research, teaching, curriculum development, and grant writing.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Familiarity with higher education institutional practices.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Skilled with computer programs and related software (technical aptitude).
• Excellent critical thinking skills.
• Skilled in creative problem-solving.
• Skilled with basic office equipment, including printers, copiers, and telephone systems.
• Good organizational skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential business data and personal information.
• Ability to work without supervision.
• Knowledge of University policies and procedures.
• Excellent customer service skills.
  Required Documents:

Along with the online application, please attach:

• CV (to be uploaded to the applicant profile)
• Cover Letter (to be copied and pasted into a fillable form within the online application)
• Names and contact information of at least three references (requested in the online application)

Document size may not exceed 10 MB.
Advertised Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent benefits ADA:
Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.
College/Department Highlights:
University Highlights:
Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant and space-grant university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion. USU serves approximately 27,500 students throughout the state at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online has served students from all 50 states and 55 countries for over 25 years, and USU Extension provides outreach and service to all counties in Utah.
As a land-grant university, USU engages communities and empowers people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. As an R1 research institution, USU provides a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price. Washington Monthly has consistently ranked USU in the top 10 among public universities for contribution to social mobility, research, and public service.
Utah State is committed to cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community where different perspectives, values, cultures, and identities are acknowledged, welcomed, and valued. 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. 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 reasonable accommodations 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.

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