Project Coordinator III

Project Coordinator III Requisition ID: 2026-10766 # of Openings: 1 Location: US-UT Category: Program Management and Support Position Type: Benefited Full-Time Job Classification: Exempt College: Extension Department: Extension Home and Community Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience Overview USU Extension has received funding through Salt Lake County Opioid Settlement dollars to develop and implement an adapted SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment) model in six Salt Lake County junior high schools. We are seeking a full-time Project Coordinator III to oversee and manage the day-to-day operations of this pilot project across participating junior high schools. In collaboration with the leadership team, this position will develop the intervention model and operational procedures and will supervise the team of USU Extension Intervention Specialists. In addition, they will have primary responsibility for monitoring implementation across schools, collecting evaluation data, and refining processes based on evaluation findings. They will also coordinate training and technical assistance for Intervention Specialists and provide direct intervention services in more complex cases. This individual will serve as the primary point of contact with school administrators as well as community-based treatment providers. This position requires a high degree of independence, strong project management skills, excellent communication and relationship-building abilities, and the capacity to coordinate a complex initiative involving multiple schools and team members. This position is funded through a three-year agreement with the Salt Lake County Human Services Department. Employment beyond three years is possible but is contingent upon available funding. This is an in-person position. Responsibilities * Lead and independently manage the day-to-day implementation of the SBIRT Pilot Project across participating schools, exercising judgment to address implementation needs, resolve barriers, and maintain progress toward project goals. * Establish and manage project timelines, implementation plans, work plans, deliverables, tracking systems, and other infrastructure necessary to ensure effective and timely project implementation. * Supervise and provide leadership to a team of Intervention Specialists delivering SBIRT services in participating junior high schools, including establishing expectations, monitoring performance, and addressing emerging needs. * Serve as the primary project liaison and relationship manager for school administrators, Intervention Specialists, Youth Court, students and families, and relevant community referral partners, fostering effective communication and collaboration across stakeholders. * Develop, establish, and continuously refine project protocols, procedures, implementation guides, referral processes, and other materials to support consistent, high-quality implementation across participating schools. * Establish and oversee the integration of Intervention Specialists within participating schools, proactively addressing role clarity, communication, confidentiality, and professional boundaries to support... For full info follow application link. USU recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the university's academic mission of learning, discovery, and engagement. USU is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any of its programs and activities based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity/expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any othe r status protected by University policy or local, state, or federal law (https://equity.usu.edu/non-discrimination).