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The ADRC Program Coordinator I designs, plans, and coordinates the day-to-day clinical, administrative, and operational activities of the Dementia Caregiver Clinic. This position serves as the principal liaison between the ADRC, University faculty, and external community partners throughout Northern Utah. The Coordinator provides clinical leadership by conducting intakes, developing resource plans for caregivers, and overseeing the research registry to ensure compliance with Institutional Review Board (IRB) ethics requirements.

Responsibilities

• Designs, coordinates, and implements all operational aspects of the Dementia Caregiver Clinic, including workflow development and service delivery strategies.
• Conducts and oversees clinic consultations and intakes, providing specialized education and supportive resources to caregivers and families.
• Serves as the primary point of contact and liaison between students, faculty, staff, and external community resource groups across Utah.
• Writes, edits, and coordinates the development of educational materials, training manuals, and promotional content for the clinic and research registry.
• Monitors and administers program expenditures; coordinates the purchasing of clinic supplies and maintains program-specific financial records.
• Collects and analyzes program data to prepare comprehensive reports on clinic consultations and research registry activity.
• Trains, directs, and mentors student interns and volunteers engaged in clinic operations and research recruitment.
• Facilitates and leads the dementia caregiver support group, including the development of session curricula.
• Designs and delivers professional presentations to community partners and service agencies to build strategic relationships and recruit for active studies.
• Ensures all program activities, including the research registry database, remain in strict compliance with university and IRB regulations.
• Plans and manages program-specific activities, including webinars, conferences, and community outreach events.
• Identifies and implements methods to improve the efficiency of services and streamlines clinic procedures.
• Provides support in program compliance activities.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Four years of experience; or an associate degree/technical training plus two years of experience; or a bachelor’s degree is required.
• At least two years of experience in providing care consultations to families caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• In-depth knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease, related dementias, and the progressive stages of cognitive decline.
• Skilled in clinical intake processes, care consultation techniques, and identifying the psychosocial needs of family caregivers.
• Advanced knowledge of Utah-specific aging services, long-term care systems, and dementia-related community resources.
• Ability to lead and facilitate therapeutic or educational support groups for older adults and their families with empathy and professional boundaries.
• Knowledge of research and information gathering methods, including strict adherence to IRB protocols and research ethics.
• Ability to make independent administrative/procedural decisions and judgments regarding program operations.
• Knowledge of grant development, implementation, budgeting, and fiscal control.
• Ability to coordinate and organize complex meetings, webinars, and large-scale community events.
• Ability to lead, train, and mentor student interns, volunteers, and staff in a clinical or research setting.
• Skilled in the use of personal computers, research databases, and related software applications.
• Skilled in organizing clinical resources and establishing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of communication principles and marketing techniques to effectively reach older adult populations.
• Ability to gather and analyze statistical data to generate comprehensive program reports.
• Ability to exercise a high level of creativity, decision-making, and discretion, as work is varied and often undefined.

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”
2. Contact information for three professional references to be entered in the Candidate Profile
3. Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

Please do not upload any documents other than your resume to your candidate profile. You will be instructed to type/paste the cover letter into the end of your application. 

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Employees typically work in an office environment and are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes. However, in certain instances employees may work outdoors and may not be protected from weather conditions. Employees could be exposed to hazardous chemicals.  Employees nearly continuously sit and often use repetitive hand motion (such as typing).  Bending and stooping is occasionally required. Employees nearly continuously listen, hear, and talk. Driving around Northern Utah is occasionally required.

Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services is committed to academic excellence in research, teaching, and service activities across a wide array of education and human service fields. The college’s programs and outreach missions are strengthened by an on-campus elementary laboratory school and five stand-alone centers, including the Sorenson Legacy Foundation Center for Clinical Excellence. Faculty, students, and staff within the college also engage with a broad range of community partners to both provide opportunities for community-engaged research projects and learning, which enhances the overall quality of education and human service programs throughout the state of Utah.

Founded 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, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies’ long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by recent Mountain West regular-season and tournament championships in women’s volleyball, three consecutive Mountain West tournament titles in women’s soccer conference championships, and a first-ever conference championship for gymnastics, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement.

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 12/2025

In 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.

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In all circumstances, Utah State University follows state and federal laws related to sex-segregated spaces.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:

Matthew Pinner

Executive Director

Civil Rights & Title IX Office

matthew.pinner@usu.edu

435-797-1266 | Old Main Rm. 401D

1475 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322

Cody Carmichael

Title IX Coordinator

cody.carmichael@usu.edu

435-797-1266 | Old Main Rm. 402D

1475 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit crtix.usu.edu or contact:

U.S. Department of Education

Denver Regional Office

303-844-5695| OCR.Denver@ed.gov

U.S. Department of Education

Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights

800-421-3481 |  OCR@ed.gov

*updated 10/2025