Professional Learning Coordinator

Utah State University; United States; Remote; USD 71,000 - 101,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Telework within Utah

Job summary

Utah State University’s USU Collaboratory for Innovation in Teaching and Leadership invites applications for a part-time Professional Learning Coordinator. This role supports statewide professional learning initiatives connecting Utah educators through teacher-led learning communities.

The coordinator will work with the Director to foster collaboration and meaningful growth experiences across the state. Primarily telework within Utah, with occasional in-state travel for school visits and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education or closely related field.
• Five years of teaching experience in a public PreK–12 setting.
• Three years in an educational leadership position (school, district, or higher education).

Responsibilities

• Create promotional materials for the Collaboratory via newsletters and social media.
• Grow the Collaboratory's reach through networking and active promotion.
• Co-design and co-facilitate conference experiences for Utah educators.
• Support learning team facilitators with ideas and sharing successes.
• Accept other job-related assignments from the director.

Skills

Facilitation

Communication

Organizational skills

Relationship building

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

Masters degree preferred

Tools

Online collaboration platforms

Job description

USU Collaboratory for Innovation in Teaching and Leadership's invites applications for a part-time Professional Learning Coordinator. This position supports a number of statewide professional learning initiatives designed to connect educators across Utah through teacher‑led learning communities. The Professional Learning Coordinator will work with the Director to help educators collaborate, share effective instructional practices, and engage in meaningful professional growth experiences that support student success across the state.

This position is funded by the Emma Eccles Jones Foundation and provides an opportunity for an experienced educator to exercise leadership while supporting fellow educators throughout Utah.

This position is primarily telework within the state of Utah, but occasional travel within Utah may be required for in‑person school visits and facilitator meetings. Travel is expected to be once per quarter. Mileage reimbursement may be available for approved activities.

Responsibilities:

Networking and Communications

• Create and disseminate promotional material for the Collaboratory through various means (newsletter, social media, etc.).
• Grow the Collaboratory’s reach through networking and active promotion of the Collaboratory and its programs and initiatives.

Conference Planning and Support

• Co‑design and co‑facilitate conference experiences for Utah educators in various regions throughout the state through partnership with local leadership.

Reporting and Program Participation

• Support learning team facilitators with ideas, encouragement, and sharing their successes with others.
• Provide other support to learning team facilitators as needed.

Other Assignments

• Accept other job‑related assignments from the director as needed.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education or a closely related field
• Minimum of five years of teaching experience in a public PreK–12 school setting
• Minimum of three years in an educational leadership position (school, district, or higher education leadership position)

Preferred Qualifications

• Ten years of combined experience in public PreK-12 schools and/or districts
• Masters degree or higher in a related field
• Experience using online collaboration and learning platforms
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships across schools and districts

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong facilitation, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to create inclusive and supportive learning environments
• Ability to coordinate multiple activities and maintain organized records
• Commitment to professional learning and continuous improvement
• Ability to work effectively with educators from diverse school and district contexts
• Ability to work independently and manage responsibilities with minimal supervision

Advertised Salary: $62.50/hour 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 (such as typing).

College/Department Highlights:

Emma Eccles Jones College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences is committed to academic excellence in research, teaching, and service activities across a wide array of education and human service fields. The college is home to eight academic departments with approximately 200 faculty who are engaged in innovative research and high‑level graduate and undergraduate education. The college’s programs and outreach missions are strengthened by an on‑campus elementary laboratory school and five stand‑alone centers. Faculty, students, and staff within the college also engage with a broad range of community partners to both provide opportunities for community‑engaged research projects and learning, which enhances the overall quality of education and human service programs throughout the state of Utah.

University Highlights:

As Utah’s student‑centered, land‑grant research university, Utah State University expands opportunity and strengthens communities across the state through learning, discovery, extension, and engagement. Founded in 1888, USU now holds two Carnegie distinctions: R1 status for very high research activity and the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification. Its innovative research and scholarship is grounded in reciprocal partnerships with local, regional, and global communities, advancing knowledge and serving the public good across Utah, the nation, and the world. With over 50 world‑class research facilities and the nation’s second‑oldest undergraduate research program, USU prepares students to become active, civically engaged leaders who can address critical societal challenges.

USU enrolls over 29,800 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns, serving every county in the state.

Competing at the NCAA Division I level in 16 sports, USU is a proud member of the Pac‑12 Conference, which it joined July 1, 2026. The Aggies capped a historic final season in the Mountain West by capturing nine combined regular‑season and tournament titles in 2025‑26, with five teams advancing to postseason play. This tradition of excellence extends to the classroom, where 232 student‑athletes earned academic honors, and to the community, where USU ranked second nationally in Division I service hours, with nine teams placing in the top 10 for community service.

Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported and where diversity of thought and culture are cultivated. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when it named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU.

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and a reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at 435‑797‑0122 or [e-mail].

*updated 10/26 Notice of Non-discrimination:

In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.

Utah State University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination including harassment in employment including in hiring, promotion, transfer, or termination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy or any other federal, state, or local law.

Utah State University does not discriminate in its housing offerings and will treat all persons fairly and equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, familial status, disability, national origin, source of income, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Additionally, the University endeavors to provide reasonable accommodations when necessary and to ensure equal access to qualified persons with disabilities.

In all circumstances, Utah State University follows state and federal laws related to sex‑segregated spaces.

The following office has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non‑discrimination policies:

Civil Rights & Title IX Office

Old Main Room 405

1475 Old Main Hill, Logan UT 84322

[e-mail]

[phone]

For further information regarding non‑discrimination, please visit crtix.usu.edu or contact:

U.S. Department of Education

Denver Regional Office

303-844-5695 | [e-mail]

U.S. Department of Education

Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights

800-421-3481 | [e-mail]

*updated 08/2026