Project Coordinator Senior

Project Coordinator Senior Requisition ID: 2026-10759 # of Openings: 1 Location: US-UT-Taylorsville Category: Program Management and Support Position Type: Benefited Full-Time Job Classification: Exempt College: EEJ Coll of Educ Hlth and Human Sci Department: Inst for Disabil Res Policy and Pract Advertised Salary: Minimum $80,000, Commensurate with experience plus excellent benefits Overview The Project Coordinator Senior assists the Director of Research and Training in supporting the growth of the Center for Employment and Inclusion, housed within Utah State University's Institute for Disability Research, Policy and Practice. The incumbent helps expand and implement employment training and research programs that improve employment outcomes for people with disabilities, designs curriculum grounded in the current evidence base, and builds and sustains relationships with state agencies, employers, and other employment stakeholders. The position reports to the Director of Research and Training and supervises, trains, and directs full-time benefited employees who provide employment training and technical assistance to state and national partners. Supervision includes setting performance expectations, conducting evaluations, and coaching staff to deliver evidence-based, competency-based training and technical assistance. This position is eligible for hybrid telework in the state of Utah. Exempt positions are eligible for excellent benefits including: 13 paid holidays, earn 22 days of paid vacation leave and 12 days of sick leave per year, 50% tuition reduction for employees and dependents, competitive health benefits packages and a generous contribution into your retirement. View more information here: Summary of Benefits 2025-2026. Responsibilities * Program leadership and implementation * Assists the Director in planning, coordinating, and implementing employment training and research programs for people with disabilities. * Makes administrative and procedural decisions that shape day-to-day program operations, and contributes to operational decisions affecting the Center. * Staff supervision and technical assistance * Supervises, trains, and evaluates staff who provide employment training and technical assistance to state and national groups, and directs hourly employees, graduate students, and volunteers. * Ensures staff deliver evidence-based, competency-based training and technical assistance aligned with recognized professional competencies for employment services. * Monitors the quality, reach, and outcomes of training and technical assistance, and provides ongoing coaching and feedback to staff. * Curriculum and training design * Designs, develops, and revises training curricula, instructional materials, and technical assistance tools based on the current research and evidence base in disability employment. * Keeps current with emerging research and best practices, and integrates them into Center programs. * Leads or delivers seminars, workshops, and trainings for state and national audiences. * Stakeholder engagement * Serves as a principal liaison to state agencies, employers, service providers, advocacy organizations, and other... For full info follow application link. USU recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the university's academic mission of learning, discovery, and engagement. USU is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any of its programs and activities based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity/expre ssion, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy or local, state, or federal law (https://equity.usu.edu/non-discrimination).