Program Assistant I

Overview

The School of Teacher Education and Leadership (TEAL) Graduate Program is seeking applicants for a Program Assistant I position.Incumbents in the Program Assistant series perform a combination of program-related and/or administrative functions that supportcommunity, social, instructional, and/or research programs; and/or coordinate people, events, or facilities. This position will be expected towork 30 hours per week.

The Program Assistant I will report to the TEAL Graduate Program Coordinator. This classification may train and guide student and/or part-time employees.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Provides support to Graduate Program Coordinator, administrators, faculty, academic, and/or research staff.
• Performs office duties, including electronic filing, and updating documents with a keen eye for organization and attention to detail.
• Represents the program/department in a positive manner with students, staff, faculty, and the community.
• Seeks ways to improve efficiency of services and works with the Graduate Program Coordinator to streamline procedures.
• Assists with website updates and content.
• Provides support in writing, editing, and coordinating the development of promotional materials, educational materials, training, manuals, and/or brochures.
• Guides current students and prospective students about graduate program specific requirements, regulations, services, etc.
• Assists with program/department activities including, recruitment, conferences, and events.
• Supports the student application process and review for graduate school.
• Assists Graduate Program Coordinator with training, instruction, and/or consultation to students, faculty, and/or staff in the use of dedicated services.
• Compiles and distributes notes following graduate committee meetings.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualificiations:

• Aptitude is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Field specific knowledge, skills, and abilities as described in recruitment notice.
• 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 and inventory control.
• 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.

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

Reume to be uploaded at the begninning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV"

Names and email addresses of 3 references to be typed at the beginning of your application. 

Cover letter to be typer/pasted at the end of your application. 

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary

$29,228.00 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

Department Highlights:

The School of Teacher Education and Leadership offers graduate programs including an MEd in instructional leadership, an administrative/supervisory concentration, an MS, MEd, and EdS in curriculum and instruction and a PhD in curriculum and instruction with doctoral concentrations in instructional leadership, literacy education and leadership, mathematics education and leadership, cultural studies, and science education. We offer undergraduate programs for early childhood education (K-3), elementary education, and the professional education framework leading to secondary education licensure in other teaching majors. We also offer endorsement programs in early childhood education, reading education, gifted and talented education, and ESL education.

As part of a land grant institution, we deliver our programs to students on campuses across the state of Utah through interactive broadcast and online delivery. We value our partnerships with local, state, national, and international leaders and welcome the many ongoing opportunities we have to collaborate toward common goals. Drawing on the extensive knowledge base in both theoretical and practice-oriented research, we design programs and research focusing on increasing the quality of teaching, learning, and leadership within complex local and global contexts. This involves creating equitable educational opportunities for all students, as well as preparing researchers and instructional leaders to use evidence-based instruction that results in improved student achievement and equitable opportunities in schools for all students.

 

College 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 is consistently ranked by US News and World Reports as one of the top Graduate Colleges of Education in the country, ranking 26th among public institutions of higher education in 2025 and 1st in the state of Utah for the past 25 years. 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

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.

 

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, officially joining on 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 they 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 [email protected]. 

 

*updated 07/2026

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Civil Rights & Title IX Office

Old Main Room 405

1475 Old Main Hill, Logan UT 84322

[email protected]

(435) 797-1266

 

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

 

U.S. Department of Education

Denver Regional Office

303-844-5695| [email protected]

 

U.S. Department of Education

Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights

800-421-3481 |  [email protected]

 

*updated 08/2026