Program Coordinator II

Overview

The Program Coordinator II will support the implementation and day-to-day coordination of the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) Disability Grant project. The position will work closely with the Utah Assistive Technology Program (UATP), project partners, disability organizations, victim service providers, and other community stakeholders to improve the accessibility, safety, and responsiveness of services for survivors with disabilities. The Program Coordinator will coordinate project activities, training, partner communication, accessibility efforts, data collection, and grant deliverables. The position will also assist with developing resources and identifying assistive technology (AT) and accessibility strategies that can help organizations better serve survivors with disabilities.

This position is currently funded through September 30, 2029, with additional position duration contingent upon funding.

Exempt positions are eligible for excellent benefits including: 13 paid holidays, earn 22 days of paid vacation leave and 12 days of sick leave per year, 50% tuition reduction for employees and dependents, competitive health benefits packages and a generous contribution into your retirement. View more information here: Summary of Benefits 2025-2026.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day activities, timelines, meetings, and deliverables associated with the OVW Disability Grant project.
• Maintain regular communication with project partners and participating organizations to support collaboration and timely completion of project activities.
• Coordinate and support trainings for victim service providers, disability organizations, advocates, and other community partners.
• Assist participating organizations with accessibility assessments and development of individualized accessibility improvement plans.
• Support implementation of pilot activities and accessibility improvements at participating organizations.
• Coordinate the development and distribution of project resources, toolkits, accessibility materials, and assistive technology resources.
• Help identify appropriate assistive technology and accessibility solutions that can improve communication, safety, and access to services for survivors with disabilities.
• Coordinate meetings, schedules, training logistics, travel, materials, and other project-related activities.
• Track project activities, participation, outputs, and progress toward grant goals and objectives.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and assist with data collection and preparation of information needed for OVW progress and grant reports.
• Work closely with project leadership and the evaluation team to support evaluation and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Represent the project at meetings, trainings, conferences, and community outreach activities as assigned.
• Promote accessible communication practices, including plain language and accommodations for individuals with different communication and accessibility needs.
• Perform other project-related duties necessary to successfully implement the OVW Disability Grant.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in disability studies, social work, public health, rehabilitation, education, human services, psychology, sociology, communication, public administration, or a related field plus two years of experience; or a master's degree; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in disability services, victim services, domestic violence or sexual assault services, assistive technology, accessibility, or related community-based programs.
• Experience coordinating federally funded grants or multi-partner projects.
• Experience organizing or delivering professional training and technical assistance.
• Experience collecting program data, tracking outcomes, and assisting with grant reporting.
• Experience collaborating with community-based organizations and multidisciplinary teams.
• Familiarity with trauma-informed, survivor-centered, and culturally responsive approaches.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities and/or individuals with lived experience of violence or abuse.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong organizational and project coordination skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with organizations, professionals, and community members.
• Ability to coordinate multiple activities, deadlines, meetings, and project priorities.
• Demonstrated commitment to accessibility, confidentiality, and respectful services for individuals with disabilities and survivors of violence.
• Ability and willingness to travel within Utah as needed for project activities, trainings, and partner meetings.
• Knowledge of disability accessibility, accommodations, assistive technology and accessible communication practices.

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

• Resume/CV 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 at least three professional references to be provided at the beginning of your application in the candidate profile.
• **Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary

$42,408 - $44,000 (80% Time); Commensurate with experience plus excellent benefits

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.

College/Department Highlights

The Institute for Disability Research, Policy & Practice (IDRPP) is Utah’s federally designated University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD). The IDRPP opened its doors in 1972 and was the first UCEDD program in the U.S. to focus on the educational and social needs of children and adults with disabilities. Over the past 50 years the IDRPP has grown into one of the largest UCEDD programs in the nation and is recognized as a pioneer in research, training, technical assistance, and services for children and adults with disabilities, their families, and the professionals who serve them.

The IDRPP is committed to hiring people with disabilities, veterans, and diverse individuals from all communities and backgrounds.  We value visible and invisible differences, and we recognize that diversity makes us stronger.  We welcome applicants who bring something different and unique to our organization.  We value creativity, loyalty, and hard work.  We believe that we can change the world and make it a better, more inclusive place for everyone, and we want to hire people who also believe that they can make a difference.

Mission

We are working together to create inclusive communities and improve the lives of children and adults with disabilities and their families through sustainable innovation, collaborative research, responsive service, and interdisciplinary training and education.

Values

We Innovate: We lead by developing dynamic, sustainable, forward-thinking programs and services.

We Include: We demonstrate how to effectively work toward inclusive communities in our planning, programs, and services. We celebrate diversity in ability, race, ethnicity, culture, language, gender, sexual orientation, politics, and religion.

We Collaborate: We forge partnerships. Working together makes us more effective and responsive to the current needs of our clients and communities.

We Care: We do what we do because we care. We are making the world a better place for people with disabilities and their families.

Funding Statement

The Institute for Disability Research, Policy, & Practice is one of the largest research and outreach centers at USU, and we are largely funded through grants, contracts, and fee-for-service programs. All staff