Program Coordinator III

Overview

This Program Coordinator III (Ag-DRIP) position is located in Logan, Utah, which is situated in a spectacular Rocky Mountain valley approximately one and one-half hour drive north of Salt Lake City. Utah State University is a Carnegie Research Doctoral Extensive University, an AA/EO employer, and has been chosen as a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Gender Equity Program recipient.

Responsibilities

Successful candidate for this position will: Assist in designing, coordinating, and implementing the Agriculture Demonstration, Research, and Implementation Program (Ag-DRIP), the goal of which is to work with water users and managers in the Colorado River Basin portion of Utah to improve irrigation management and build agricultural resiliency to drought and water scarcity; serve as principal liaison for Ag-DRIP between students, faculty, staff, other departments, and/or external constituencies; facilitate planning sessions, workshops, and other meetings with water users and managers related to irrigation management and agricultural resiliency in drought and water scarcity; collect and analyze data related to water conservation and irrigation management; prepare scheduled and special reports related to water conservation and irrigation management; maintain program records and statistical information; write and/or assist with writing grants and proposals as appropriate to the objectives and funding nature of the program; coordinate activities of Ag-DRIP support staff, consultants, faculty, and/or volunteers engaged in implementation and administration of program objectives; monitor and administer Ag-DRIP revenues and expenses; develop or participate in the development of funding proposals; write, edit, and coordinate development of promotional materials, educational materials, training manuals, newsletters, and/or brochures for Ag-DRIP; may participate in other fundraising activities; create content for program website; train and direct staff, student employees, volunteers, and/or graduate students, teach or lead seminars, classes, and/or workshops, and perform miscellaneous job related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Candidates must have: Master’s Degree in Agricultural Engineering, Irrigation Water Management, or a related field. Alternatively, a Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Engineering, Irrigation Water Management, or a related field with 2 years of relevant work experience. Foreign equivalent degree is acceptable. Experience evaluating irrigation systems, and experience with soil moisture, weather, and flow meter sensors. (Required skills and publication/presentation requirements may be earned during advanced educational studies.)

Required Documents

Applications, along with a cover letter, curriculum vita, and a list of at least three references, should be submitted online at http://hr.usu.edu/jobs at the “Join Us” link. More information about this position may be obtained by contacting the Utah State University Human Resources Office, 8800 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322-8800; hr@usu.edu; phone: 435-797-0216; fax: 435-797-1816.

 

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

Advertised Salary

Commensurate with experience

ADA

Employees 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 Highlights

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 We