Lead Facilitator/Program Coordinator III

Overview

The Environmental Dispute Resolution (EDR) Program fosters a culture of collaboration around environmental, natural resource, and broader public policy issues by helping people be more skillful in working through conflict. The Program is based in the School of Social Sciences and Heravi Peace Institute, and it focuses on building capacity for collaboration through training, thought leadership, and collaboration assistance and advising. 

The Program Coordinator III will serve as the lead facilitator for the EDR Program’s initiatives, teach university courses that advance the EDR Program’s mission, and develop and oversee the EDR Program’s student and alumni engagement efforts.  

The Program Coordinator III will report to the Director of the EDR Program. This position is telework eligible within the state of Utah. 

Responsibilities

• Designs, coordinates, and implements student- and alumni-engagement efforts for the EDR Program.
• Serves as a principal liaison between students, faculty, staff, other departments, and/or external constituencies to develop and implement projects and initiatives.
• Designs and facilitates workshops, seminars, practice sessions, meetings, and special projects.
• Teaches and/or leads seminars, classes, and/or workshops in alignment with EDR Program priorities. May teach up to 6 credit hours per year of for-credit undergraduate courses.
• Coordinates activities of support staff, consultants, faculty, and/or volunteers engaged in implementation and administration of projects and initiatives.
• Monitors and administers project revenues and expenses; may develop or participate in the development of funding proposals for projects.
• Contributes to development of promotional materials, educational materials, newsletters, and/or brochures, as appropriate.
• Collects and analyzes situation assessment data; prepares reports; maintains records and data.
• Ensures completion of clerical and administrative support tasks, including creating, and editing program correspondence, reports, and other publications.
• Assists with writing grants and proposals as appropriate; may participate in other fundraising activities.
• Conducts specialized activities, including collaboration assistance and advising projects in direct support of EDR Program objectives. May train and direct lower-level staff, student employees, volunteers, and/or graduate students.
• May contribute to business and operational decisions that affect the EDR Program.
• May train and direct lower-level staff, student employees, volunteers, and/or graduate students.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field plus two years of relevant work experience; or a master’s degree in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education plus experience is required.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Advanced Education: Masters degree in Public Policy, Community Planning, or a related field.
• Expertise: 7+ years of experience leading public engagement, mediation, and/or collaborative efforts, specifically within the public sector. Professional training in facilitation or mediation.
• Regional Knowledge: Demonstrated success facilitating complex community assessments and partnerships within Utah or the Intermountain West.
• Instruction & Leadership: Experience with undergraduate instruction, curriculum design, and the supervision of students or interns.
• Professionalism: Ability to work autonomously in an academic environment, demonstrating high-level problem solving and communication skills.

Required Documents

Along 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
• Names and contact information for 3 professional References to be typed at the beginning of the application

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

Advertised Salary

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 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

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1475 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322

Cody Carmichael

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cody.carmichael@usu.edu

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1475 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322

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U.S. Department of Education

Denver Regional Office

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U.S. Department of Education

Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights

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*updated 10/2025