Project Coordinator 3

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 effective collaboration with school personnel.
• Design and lead ongoing training, consultation, coaching, and implementation support for USU Extension Intervention Specialists assigned to participating schools.
• Lead cross-sector coordination between Intervention Specialists and community partners to strengthen referral pathways and ensure students and families are connected with appropriate resources and services when additional support is needed.
• Develop and oversee opportunities for participating students to engage in prevention-focused education, skill-building workshops, and other evidence-informed prevention activities aligned with project goals.
• Design, develop, and facilitate trainings for school personnel, Intervention Specialists, mentors, and other project partners on the purpose, structure, referral pathways, implementation requirements, and operational processes of the pilot.
• Establish and manage systems for collecting, monitoring, and analyzing project data; use findings to identify trends, implementation gaps, barriers, and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Lead the preparation and submission of progress reports, dashboards, outcome reports, presentations, and other related materials that communicate project accomplishments, implementation progress, outcomes, and areas requiring attention.
• Represent and advance the interests of USU Extension and the SBIRT Pilot Project through community meetings, professional events, partner meetings, and other external engagements, serving as a knowledgeable ambassador for the project and its goals.
• Provide direct intervention services to students and families.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public health, social work, psychology, education, human services, prevention science, or a related field. Plus, two years of experience; or a master's degree in a related field; or equivalent combination of education plus experiens is required. 
• Demonstrated experience coordinating complex projects, programs, or initiatives.
• Experience working in the field of prevention.
• Experience working with school districts and community-based organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple priorities, timelines, and deliverables.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience developing and maintaining project documentation, tracking systems, reports, or other project-management resources.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Five years of relevant work experience.
• Experience with youth substance misuse prevention, early intervention, behavioral health, or related prevention initiatives.
• Experience working with junior high or secondary school students and parents.
• Experience with evidence-based prevention programs and prevention science.
• Experience with SBIRT, motivational interviewing, or related screening and intervention models.
• Experience coordinating grant-funded projects.
• Experience with program evaluation, data management, dashboards, and outcome reporting.

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

Answer the following questions within the application: 

• Please briefly describe your experience in the field of substance misuse prevention.
• Please describe your experience working with youth or students.
• Please describe your experience coordinating or managing complex projects (e.g., data tracking, supervising staff, conducting trainings).
• Briefly share your experience working with schools.

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

Advertised Salary

Commensurate with experience

ADA

Employee typically works in an office environment and is protected from weather conditions, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes. However, in certain instances employee may work outdoors and may not be protected from weather conditions. Employee nearly continuously sits and often uses repetitive hand motion (such as typing). Employee will occasionally be required to lift and move programming supplies weighing less than 25 pounds and may occasionally be required to bend and stoop. Employee nearly continuously listens, hears, and talks.

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