Program Coordinator II

Program Coordinator II Requisition ID: 2026-10809 # of Openings: 1 Location: US-UT-Tooele Category: Program Management and Support Position Type: Benefited Full-Time Job Classification: Exempt College: Extension Department: Extension Home and Community Advertised Salary: $53,000 - $60,000 Overview The Peer Support Outreach Coordinator is the primary field-facing position for USU Extension's Rural Peer Support Internship Program, funded by the Utah Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) through the Utah Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). The program helps rural healthcare and community agencies across seven Utah health districts understand, prepare for, and integrate peer support services, and places funded peer support interns with competitively selected host agencies. This position has two primary functions: (1) conducting outreach and technical assistance to agencies across rural Utah and building the relationships that bring them into the program and keep them engaged through each phase; and (2) developing educational materials that teach agencies what peer support is, what Certified Peer Support Specialists (CPSS) and Family Peer Support Specialists (FPSS) do, and how peer services can be integrated into their operations. The coordinator also schedules and conducts site visits, coordinates the delivery of coaching and education, supports agencies through the internship application process, enrolls peer interns once host agencies are selected, and collects program data. Job offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check Responsibilities * Agency outreach and engagement (primary function). Identifies and proactively reaches out to rural healthcare and community agencies, such as hospitals, primary care clinics, federally qualified health centers, local mental health and substance use authorities, treatment providers, and community-based organizations, across the seven participating health districts. Introduces the peer support internship program, engages agency leadership, and builds and maintains the trusted working relationships needed to bring agencies into the program and keep them engaged through each phase. * Educational materials development (primary function). Designs, writes, and produces educational materials that teach agencies what peer support is and how to integrate it, including presentations, fact sheets, one-pagers, printed educational packets, guides, and digital content. Topics include the roles of CPSS and FPSS, the evidence base for peer support, supervision and workforce considerations, and pathways for sustaining peer positions. Works with the Peer Support Technical Expert and Coach to translate the program's implementation toolkit into clear, accessible materials tailored to rural agency administrators, clinicians, and staff. * Education and presentations. Presents to agency leadership, staff, boards, and community coalitions on peer support and the internship program, both in person and virtually. Represents USU Extension at community meetings, coalitions, and professional events. * Site visits. Schedules, plans, and conducts site visits with candidate and participating agencies... 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 other status pr otected by University policy or local, state, or federal law (https://equity.usu.edu/non-discrimination).