Overview

The Division of Student Affairs is seeking a Program Coordinator II to oversee a variety of projects within the division. Operating as a staff member within the Student Involvement and Leadership Office and primarily housed in Student Media.

A successful candidate will oversee a variety of projects supporting multiple departments in the Division of Student Affairs. The position will also lend support to the efforts of inclusion & belonging under the direction of the USU Student Media Program Coordinator III. This position will assist in managing experiential learning aspects of student media and provide marketing and communications support to student affairs and the overall mission of the university.

Responsibilities

Division of Student Affairs Responsibilities:The successful candidate will handle marketing and communications projects from start to finish with total ownership while utilizing resources within Student Media and University Marketing and Communications (UMAC). They will create and execute marketing and communications strategies, plans and campaigns. Projects may include, but are not limited to:

• Developing and executing media strategies.
• Creating video content for online, social media and possibly broadcast distribution.
• Planning and developing online content that follows best practices for accessibility conducting formal and informal research projects.
• Determining budget guidelines and managing project costs.
• Writing marketing copy for a wide range of formats, including print, websites, and social media.
• Managing the purchase and placement of print, web, and social media advertising.
• Assembling and creating content for weekly emails and monthly e-newsletters.
• Communicating with customers within and outside of the university to develop programs and campaigns.
• Assist with the training and advising of student employees working in video and graphic design to ensure that USU programs, services, and brand are consistent and of a high quality.

Student media responsibilities:Within student media, they will be responsible for assisting in the management, supervision and operation of marketing facets, including but not limited to The Utah Statesman, Aggie Radio 92.3 KBLU-LP and Bluelight Media. They will help students develop industry-standard work to assist in equipping them with the tools to be successful by routinely evaluating management; marketing and advertising; business operations; and communications.

Advising may include, but is not limited to:

• Advising advertising consultants employed by student media
• Enforcing student media policies, procedures and deadlines
• Facilitating strategic partnerships with advertisers for The Utah Statesman
• Assisting with the underwriting and advertising of shows on Aggie Radio 92.3 FM, adhering to FCC guidelines for LP stations
• Working with students on sales and graphic design to assign tasks and get approval from all parties
• Submitting and reconciling payments with external and internal clients
• Assisting with the development of training materials for two annual workshops
• Coordinating and developing production schedules alongside student media staff

Additional responsibilities:

• Perform other responsibilities for and serve on committees as assigned by the Vice President for Student Affairs the Executive Director of Student Involvement and Leadership Center (SILC), the Director of Involvement and Director of Leadership within Student Involvement and Leadership office.
• Assist with departmental programs and initiatives including but not limited to:
  • Student Officer Training
  • Aggie Blue Leadership Conference
  • Collect and analyze assessment data
  • Synthesize and report data on programs with the goal of solving problems and refining procedures and systems for improvement
  • The Howl, Casino Night, End of Year Bash
  • Day on the Quad
  • Aggie Orientation
  • SILC Recruitment-Open Houses
  • USUSA Elections
• Other Duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification:

• Bachelor's degree in a 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

• Experience working within PR/journalism/marketing
• Previous work experience with USU financial systems and processes
• Experience with business development, especially involving outside sales.
• Prior experience overseeing budgets and fiscal responsibility.

Within the scope and complexity of this position's responsibilities, qualified applicants will be expected to possess and demonstrate the following abilities:

• Prior experience advising students, ideally within a higher education environment.
• Proven track record of successful project management
• Desire to be innovative and constructive. Demonstrated ability to grow programs, organizations or initiatives.
• Demonstration of excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to solve problems and act independently coordinating events, projects and initiatives.
• The ability to create a team-based environment. Consistently demonstrates cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, and customers.

Required Documents

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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

The Student Involvement & Leadership Center (SILC) at Utah State University houses the Utah State University Student Association Student Body Officers, Student Media, Spirit Squad, Fraternity and Sorority Life and Statewide Student Leadership. It is a team of passionate individuals that have a daily impact on Aggie Life. Their mission is to promote involvement and leadership development for all students. Cultivating growth through student organizations and co-curricular programs focused on intentional student learning. They exemplify student empowerment and enhance academic success.

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion, empowering people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. Utah State provides high-quality education to 27,500-plus students locations throughout the state, including at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. 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. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price.

Utah State is committed to cultivating a community of inclusive excellence where all 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. 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 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. 

About the Region

U.S. News and World Report ranked Utah first for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USU’s main campus, Logan, is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Logan metro area claimed the top spot in the Milken Institute’s 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation. 

*updated 04/2024

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 USU’s 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 Cody Carmichael, 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

*updated 09/2023

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