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Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).
Position Information
Position Title Community Programs and Engagement Specialist
Requisition Number S02366P
Position Category Staff
Campus Location Community Education Center - Ogden, UT
Hours per week 32
Months per year 12
Alternate work scheduleThis position is required to work in person, in office, with an option for one alternative day per week.
Pay Grade N26
SalaryFLSA Non-Exempt
Job Summary/Basic FunctionThe Community Programs and Engagement Coordinator facilitates new and ongoing OgdenCAN programs and initiatives, builds authentic partnerships, and supports community leadership development to advance the mission of OgdenCAN and Weber State University's Office of Community Development. Working under the direction of the Director of the Office of Community Development, this position engages residents, community organizations, and anchor institutions to support community-driven initiatives and programs in alignment with OgdenCAN's mission, strategic plans, and budget parameters. The coordinator facilitates program implementation, budget tracking, purchasing, evaluation, data tracking, and reporting to ensure measurable community impact and compliance with grant requirements while centering OgdenCAN's mission, vision, and resident voices in engagement efforts.
This position is expected to work 32 hours per week, 12 months per year.
Required QualificationsRequired:
- Associate's degree in community development, public administration, social sciences, nonprofit management, education, or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- One year of experience in community engagement, program coordination, nonprofit work, public service, or a related field.
- Experience working with communities and facilitating resident-centered engagement
- Experience with community program coordination, data tracking, and reporting.
Preferred QualificationsPreferred:
- Experience supporting community leadership programs or impact initiatives.
- Familiarity with Asset-Based Community Development, Placemaking, Design Thinking, or similar participatory engagement strategies.
- Experience working with grant-funded programs and funder reporting requirements.
- Experience working in higher education, local government, or community-based organizations.
- Experience with qualitative and quantitative data collection and evaluation.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
A successful candidate will be willing toBackground Check? Yes
Benefits SummaryWSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date 05/20/2026
Review Date 05/30/2026
Job Close DateOpen Until Filled Yes
Notes to ApplicantThe Office of Community Development is looking for a community minded, highly organized, and creative individual. If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you. The annual salary for this 0.80 FTE position starts at $32,800 and may go up from there depending on candidate qualifications. The position comes with a generous
benefits package.
To apply, please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, current resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references.
For qualification determination, your application and/or resume must address the required and preferred qualifications and must contain average number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be considered incomplete.
Screening of applications will begin May 30, 2026. Position will remain open until filled.
Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/28436