Program Assistant

Utah State University•Logan, UT

29d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Program Assistant performs a combination of program-related and/or administrative functions that support community, social, instructional, and/or research programs; and/or coordinate people and events in support of the Center for Rural Economic Development and Emerging Technologies (CREDET). This position is eligible for hybrid work within the state of Utah.

Requirements

Ability to make routine decisions.
Skilled in creative problem solving.
Skilled with basic office equipment, including printers, copiers, and telephone systems.
Ability to coordinate and organize meetings and/or special events.
Records maintenance skills.
Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering.
Database management skills.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials.
Knowledge of communication principles, media, and marketing techniques.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential business data and personal information.
Knowledge of University policies and procedures.
Ability to take initiative and work without close supervision.

Responsibilities

Provides support to administrators, faculty, and/or research staff.
Performs office management duties, including scheduling, filing, preparing paperwork, ordering supplies, and/or managing inventories.
Represents the department/program in a positive manner with students, staff, faculty, and the community.
Seeks ways to improve efficiency of services and develops processes to streamline procedures.
Maintains and creates website content.
Writes, edits, and coordinates the development of promotional materials, educational materials, training manuals, newsletters, and/or brochures.
Advises students, customers, and members of the general public about program specific requirements, regulations, services, etc.
Coordinates program/department activities including, conferences and events.
Recruits students to program and process and manage applications for review.
Trains and guides student and/or part-time employees.
Provides training, instruction, and/or consultation to students, faculty, and/or staff in the use of specialized services.
Serves as the liaison between administration, faculty, students who are participating in the program, and/or community members who serve as mentors.
Provides support in program compliance activities.
Assists in preparing monthly budget reports, and the annual program report for publication.
Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.