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Graduate Program Coordinator And Staff Assistant PositionThe Department of Water, Earth, and Environmental Sciences (WEES) at Utah State University seeks an experienced and highly professional staff assistant to work with students, faculty, administrators, staff, alumni, and other stakeholders. The primary functions of the position are serving as the department's Graduate Program Coordinator (GPC) and a subset of other administrative support duties that are split with the department's Program Assistant. Broadly, these duties include administrative assistance for the Department Head and other functions that support public relations, communications, and student recruitment, and assistance with curriculum management. WEES seeks a detail-oriented, efficient, and articulate assistant capable of both independent and collaborative work and skilled in office duties and processes, professional writing and correspondence, and clear and helpful communication.ResponsibilitiesGraduate Program Coordinator (55%):Serve on the WEES Graduate Committee with the Graduate Program Director and Department HeadRespond to graduate program inquiries from interested studentsMonitor, accept, and deny graduate applications (e.g., using Recruit system)Coordinate with Business Service Center (BSC) to hire graduate research/teaching assistants and coordinate health insurance qualifications, tuition awards/paymentsTrack and approve forms submitted by graduate students throughout their programCoordinate with the WEES Graduate Committee and Graduate School to approve external individuals to serve on USU committeesMonitor degree awarding, including verifying documentation in Degree WorksCoordinate with GPD for onboarding/orientation for new graduate studentsAssist with WEES/QANR/Grad School requirements, such as Graduate Mentoring Agreements and Annual Evaluations, and their archival in BoxAttend monthly (or as scheduled) GPC meetings with the Graduate SchoolStaff Assistant (40%) Advancement, Outreach, & recruitment:Manage social media accounts and postingsDesign and print department marketing materials, including posters, banners, digital media, etc. (coordinate with WEES Program Assistant)Edit and proofread written materials for the departmentTrack department accomplishments, and submit relevant papers/awards to college media team for further coverageWrite journalistic articles for USU Today and other outlets (e.g., department website) on department research and happeningsCurriculum Coordination:Coordinate with the Department Head creation of course schedules, including Coursedog entriesCoordinate curriculum changes, additions, and course feesCoordinate new program submissions and catalog changesCoordinate with Faculty Undergraduate Advisors as neededOther (5%):Personal professional development, including courses, training, conference travel, or other appropriate forms of professional development.Other duties, as assigned.QualificationsMinimum Qualification:Four years of experience; or an associate degree/technical training plus two years of experience; or a bachelor's degree is required.Preferred Qualifications:Advanced skill with Microsoft Office applicationsExperience working in higher educationExperience working in an administrative assistant and/or Graduate Program Coordinator roleKnowledge of USU's enterprise systems (e.g., Banner, Servicenow, Box)Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Skilled with computer programs and related software.Excellent critical thinking skills.Skilled in creative problem solving.Good organizational skills.Strong verbal and written communication skills.Ability to handle sensitive and confidential business data and personal information.Ability to work without supervision.Knowledge of University policies and procedures.Excellent customer service skillsRequired DocumentsAlong with the online application, please attach:Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV"Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**Advertised SalaryCommensurate with experience, plus excellent benefitsADAEmployees 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.University HighlightsFounded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah's premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.USU enrolls over 29,800 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State's 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns, serving every county in the state.Competing at the NCAA Division I level in 16 sports, USU is a proud member of the Pac-12 Conference, officially joining on July 1, 2026. The Aggies capped a historic final season in the Mountain West by capturing nine combined regular-season and tournament titles in 2025–26, with five teams advancing to postseason play. This tradition of excellence extends to the classroom, where 232 student-athletes earned academic honors, and to the community, where USU ranked second nationally in Division I service hours, with nine teams placing in the top 10 for community service.Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported and where diversity of thought and culture are cultivated. 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 a reasonable accommodation 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.*updated 07/2026Notice of Non-discriminationIn 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, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.Utah State University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination including harassment in employment including in hiring, promotion, transfer, or termination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy or any other federal, state, or local law.Utah State University does not discriminate in its housing offerings and will treat all persons fairly and equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, familial status, disability, national origin