VISTA Coordinator

Position Summary The VISTA Coordinator provides operational management, member recruitment coordination, performance reporting, and administrative support for SUU’s AmeriCorps VISTA grant project, Rural Utah Skill-to-Work Ecosystem. Reporting to the Executive Director of Community & Workforce Development (CWD), this position serves as the primary administrative liaison between SUU, site supervisors and the VISTA member cohort. The Coordinator supports the end-to-end VISTA recruitment pipeline in eGrants, coordinates member onboarding and On-Site Orientation & Training (OSOT), aggregates monthly anti-poverty tracking metrics, and ensures full compliance with federal grant regulations. Essential Functions

• Support the multi-position VISTA recruitment pipeline across eGrants, including interview scheduling with site supervisors, reference verifications, and mandatory National Service Criminal History Checks (NSCHC). Drive member retention strategies by designing and executing On-Site Orientation & Training (OSOT), structured onboarding pathways, and continuous support systems. Serve as the primary staff liaison for VISTA member wellbeing and engagement, facilitating regular check-ins, connecting members to local benefits and housing support, monitoring team retention, and coordinating professional development opportunities to ensure a high-quality, sustainable national service experience.
• Organize and facilitate monthly VISTA team coordination meetings, peer-learning circles, and professional development workshops. Coordinate project logistics for regional workforce events and community outreach initiatives involving the VISTA team. Provide day-to-day administrative guidance to members regarding benefits, university resources, and service requirements.
• Assist CWD leadership in maintaining the regional partner advisory network (employers, Chambers of Commerce, DWS, Tribal partners). Document standard operating procedures (SOPs) for grant management, author project transition materials, and support the long-term institutionalization of VISTA-created tools into permanent SUU operations.
• Identifies and pilots innovations in grant management and reporting tools; participates in university and AmeriCorps-sponsored grant training sessions aligned with job responsibilities.
• Other Duties as Assigned: Perform other project-related duties to support the overall goals of the Department.

Education & Experience Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree OR 1–2 years of demonstrated experience in project coordination, grant administration, student/volunteer recruitment, or program management.
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, with proven ability to collaborate effectively with community partners and university stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with National Service programs (AmeriCorps VISTA, AmeriCorps State/National, NCCC, or Peace Corps) as a member, leader, or administrator.
• Familiarity with rural economic development, workforce training, or high-poverty community outreach across Utah's rural counties and Tribal communities.

Supplemental Information This position is contigent on funding.

Due to recent changes in H1B visa fees, Southern Utah University is no longer able to sponsor international faculty and staff that require an H1B visa and are currently living outside of the United States.

Benefits

This position is not eligible for benefits. Southern Utah University does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex (including sex discrimination and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, disability status, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, military status, veteran status, or other bases protected by applicable law in employment, treatment, admission, access to educational programs and activities, or other University benefits or services. For more information or contact information, please visit https://www.suu.edu/nondiscrimination/.

In accordance with Utah State Code 53A-3-410, appointment to this position is contingent upon the successful passing of a background check.