<p>The Administrative Specialist ensures smooth organizational operations and strengthens the Office of Community Development and OgdenCAN's visibility by supporting internal systems, operations, and outward-facing communications.</p> <p>This position provides critical support to Weber State University's Office of Community Development and OgdenCAN by coordinating project & grant tracking, MOUs, board support, and budget monitoring. The coordinator also assists with the development and management communications including annual reports, presentations, social media posts, website updates, email blasts, partner engagement, and event flyers that showcases ongoing initiatives and the impact of OgdenCAN's programs and partnerships.</p> <p>By combining reliable operational support with compelling public engagement, the Operations & Engagement Coordinator serves as a central connector across staff, partners, and the community. This role is essential in keeping initiatives on track, amplifying OCD and OgdenCAN's message, and strengthening relationships with the board, anchor institutions, OgdenCAN fellows, and the neighborhood.</p> <p>Required Qualifications</p> <p>Required:</p> <ul> <li>High School diploma or equivalent </li><li>2 years of related experience </li><li>Valid Utah driver's license </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <p>Preferred:</p> <ul> <li>Proficiency with Microsoft and Google Workplace Suites, project management tools </li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills, organized, detail oriented, proactive, strong social skills and confidence in working with a variety of clients, which include students, staff, faculty, residents, community leaders and political leaders. </li><li>Experience with budgeting and purchasing </li><li>Experience with social media and design programs such as Adobe Express (similar to Canva) </li><li>Associate degree preferred. </li></ul> <p>A successful candidate will be willing to Background Check? Yes Benefits Summary</p> <p>WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.</p> <p>Posting Detail Information</p> <p>Job Open Date 05/11/2026 Review Date 05/21/2026 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Notes to Applicant</p> <p>If you are passionate about community and the administrative work necessary to create impact, and what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you. The annual salary for this 0.80 FTE position starts at $28,400 and may go up from there depending on candidate qualifications. The position comes with a generous benefits package.</p> <p>To apply, please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, current resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references.</p> <p>For qualification determination, your application and/or resume must address the required and preferred qualifications and must contain average number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be considered incomplete.</p> <p>Screening of applications will begin May 21, 2026. Position will remain open until filled.</p> <p>Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.</p> <p>Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/28319</p> <p>ADA Essential Job Function</p> <p>ADA Essential Job Function</p> <p>Physical Activity of this position Moving about to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another., Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance., Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. Physical Requirements of this position Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision. Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading., Required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned (i.e., custodial, food services,) or to make general observations of facilities or structures (i.e., security guard, inspection). The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position. None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).</p>