Program Coordinator I at Utah State University in Logan, UT

Summary: Utah State University is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good, and they are seeking a full-time Program Coordinator I to support the Analytics Solutions Center. The role involves planning and executing high-quality student experiences, managing logistics and communications, and fostering relationships with external partners to enhance student success and community engagement. Responsibilities: - Cultivate and support relationships with external sponsors coordinating with the Huntsman Corporate Relations Team - Create communication content about alumni, partners, and project outcomes (e.g., social media posts, press releases) - Support faculty and student teams in project coordination - Plan, organize, and execute ASC-hosted student experiences, including events such as workshops, speaker series, networking events, student showcases, hackathons, as well as career exploration trips - Coordinate all logistics for student experiences such as scheduling, travel, reservations, catering, technology setup, materials preparation, and event clean up - Collaborate with ASC faculty and staff to ensure events and trips reinforce the center’s mission and align with academic and student success objectives - Track attendance, gather participant feedback, and produce post-event reports to evaluate outcomes and identify improvements - Manage budgets, monitor expenses, and process payments and reimbursements according to university policies - Serve as a point of contact for guest speakers, industry partners, student participants and faculty/staff to ensure a positive overall experience - Promote a welcoming and professional atmosphere at events, supporting community building and visibility for the ASC - Manage ASC branding, website updates, and social media presence - Create annual reports, student/partner success stories, and promotional materials - Curate stories showcasing student success, partner impact, and ASC’s broader value - Collect data and prepare reports and update dashboards to highlight ASC impact - Develop and support communications strategies to deepen engagement, attract new partners, and elevate ASC’s regional and national profile Required Qualifications: - Associate degree plus two years of related work experience; OR Bachelor's degree in a related field; OR An equivalent combination of education and experience - One or more years of experience in event planning, office coordination, or related support work - Strong organizational, planning, and time-management skills - Strong written and verbal communication skills - Excellent organizational skills and ability to coordinate multiple projects - Ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse stakeholders - Proficiency with standard office software (e.g., word processing, spreadsheets, email, calendars) Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with event planning, communications, and project coordination - Familiarity with Utah State University policies and systems (room reservations, purchasing, travel, reimbursement) - Experience creating promotional materials and using social media or other marketing channels to promote events - Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and track expenses - Experience working with students, faculty, or external partners Required Skills: Event planning, Project coordination Important Skills: Budget management, Social media marketing Nice-to-Have Skills: Office software proficiency, Time-management skills Benefits: Excellent Benefits