What are the responsibilities and job description for the Design Lab Program Coordinator position at Weber State University?
Position Details
WSU's Commitment to Equal Opportunity
Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).
Position Information
Position Title
Design Lab Program Coordinator
Requisition Number
S02389P
Position Category
Staff
Campus Location
Weber State University - Ogden, UT
Hours per week
30
Months per year
12
Alternate work schedule
Pay Grade
N26
Salary
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Job Summary/Basic Function
NOTE: Although advertised as a 3/4 time position, it could be filled as a 1/2 time position depending on the schedule of the selected candidate.
The Design Lab Program Coordinator supports the day-to-day operations of the Matthew S. Browning Design Lab by helping coordinate projects led by faculty, staff, and students across a range of disciplines. Working under the direction of the Program Administrator, this individual provides hands-on project support — tracking milestones, managing documentation, assisting with budgets, and supervising student workers — while also supporting the Lab’s funding programs, coordinating events and activities for fellows and external collaborators, and contributing to workshops and training sessions across the university. The ideal candidate brings experience in project coordination and team supervision, is comfortable working in collaborative and interdisciplinary environments, and has an interest in creative, human-centered approaches to complex problems.
The Design Lab Program Coordinator supports the day-to-day operations of the Matthew S. Browning Design Lab by helping coordinate projects led by faculty, staff, and students across a range of disciplines. Working under the direction of the Program Administrator, this individual provides hands-on project support — tracking milestones, managing documentation, assisting with budgets, and supervising student workers — while also supporting the Lab’s funding programs, coordinating events and activities for fellows and external collaborators, and contributing to workshops and training sessions across the university. The ideal candidate brings experience in project coordination and team supervision, is comfortable working in collaborative and interdisciplinary environments, and has an interest in creative, human-centered approaches to complex problems.
Required Qualifications
Required:
- Associate’s degree
- 2 years of related experience that includes coordinating projects, programs, or initiatives
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred:
- Experience with design thinking, social design, human-centered design, or similar design-focused methodologies
- Experience facilitating workshops
- Experience working in higher education, research, and/or interdisciplinary environments
- Experience managing teams of students, staff, and/or faculty
A successful candidate will be willing to
Background Check?
Yes
Benefits Summary
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.
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date
06/25/2026
Review Date
07/05/2026
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Notes to Applicant
If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you. The annual salary for this position if hired at 3/4 time starts at $30,750 and may go up from there depending on candidate qualifications.
To apply, please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, current resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references.
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.
Screening of applications will begin July 5, 2026. Position will remain open until filled.
Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.
To apply, please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, current resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references.
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.
Screening of applications will begin July 5, 2026. Position will remain open until filled.
Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/28629
ADA Essential Job Function
ADA Essential Job Function
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.
Physical Requirements of this position
Light work. Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls exerting forces greater than that for sedentary work.
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).
Salary : $30,750