Public and School Partnership: AmeriCorps VISTA Coordinator II
 Utah State University | |
Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits
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vacation time, paid holidays, sick time, mileage reimbursement
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 United States, Utah, Logan | |
 Oct 08, 2026 | |
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Public and School Partnership: AmeriCorps VISTA Coordinator II Requisition ID: 2026-10773 # of Openings: 1 Location: US-UT-Logan Category: Other Position Type: Benefited Full-Time Job Classification: Non-Exempt College: EEJ Coll of Educ Hlth & Human Sci Department: Inst for Disabil Res Policy & Pract Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits Overview The Public & School Partnership's AmeriCorps VISTA program is recruiting a new Coordinator II to assist with supporting and managing our 18 VISTA members and 15 Summer Associates during their year of service to schools and non-profit organizations in the community. We are based at the Institute for Disability Research, Policy & Practice at Utah State University in Cache County, Utah! Who we are looking for: We seek a dedicated, organized professional who has experience or interest in working in a unique service-oriented setting that combines the best the university and local community have to offer. The Coordinator will work directly with the Project Director, office staff, VISTA Leaders, and VISTA members to ensure program, VISTA member, and service site success. PSP's Coordinators are truly the glue that holds the organization together; therefore, applicants expressing a desire to remain in the position for a few years are preferred. This Coordinator II position focuses on all aspects related to the hiring and exiting AmeriCorps members and employees, along with AmeriCorps member support and supervision, partner site support and development, monthly financial duties, reporting support, and event support. What you will gain as a Coordinator with PSP's AmeriCorps VISTA program: The Coordinator II qualifies for the outstanding benefits package provided by USU, including medical, dental, life, and disability insurance as well as retirement savings. PSP also encourages the pursuit of professional development opportunities and is often able to provide resources to attend conferences, workshops, and other activities that contribute to the success of the employee as it relates to the position. Additionally, you'll gain invaluable experience supporting and collaborating with university, school, and local nonprofit and business partners. Last but never least, working with PSP guarantees you'll work with a diverse, supportive, fun group of professionals! This position is a full-time, benefited, salary-based position through Utah State University. Salary is grant-contingent and is therefore non-negotiable. Some monthly travel required - work-related mileage reimbursement provided. Non-exempt positions are eligible for excellent benefits including: 13 paid holidays, earn 12 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 2026-2027. Responsibilities Generally, position responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
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**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.** Advertised Salary 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 positions at the IDRPP are contingent upon funding, and all senior staff at the IDRPP with graduate degrees are responsible for helping to generate funding to support our operations and growth. 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