Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Utah LTAP Program Assistant III City Salt Lake City Campus Posted Date 3 hours ago(1/25/2025 12:06 PM) Requisition ID 2025-8772 # of Openings 1 Job Locations US-UT-Taylorsville Category (Portal Searching) Administrative/Clerical Position Type Benefited Full-Time Job Classification Non-Exempt Percent of Time or Hours per Week 32-40 Hours per Week College College of Engineering Department Utah Transportation Center Advertised Salary Minimum $42,750; Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits Telework Eligible Yes Overview

Incumbents in the Program Assistant series perform a combination of program-related and/or administrative functions that support community, social, instructional, and/or research programs; and/or coordinate people, events, or facilities.

 

This job is eligible for telework within the state of Utah, provided you are within a 90-minute drive of the USU Salt Lake Center in Taylorsville.

 

LTAP is also considering hiring this position as a part-time non-benefited hourly employee. If you are interested in applying for that position instead, search for job number 2025-8774 on the USU jobs board.

Responsibilities

The Program Assistant III reports to the Utah LTAP Director. This classification may train and guide student, full-time employees and/or part-time employees.

Provides support to administrators, faculty, academic, 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, or 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 processes and manages 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.Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. Qualifications

Minimum Qualification:

Four years of experience; or an associate degree/technical training plus two years of experience; or a bachelor’s degree 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:

Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV” 

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

Advertised Salary Minimum $42,750; 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

The Utah Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) is similar to an extension service. The program operates through grants from the Utah Department of Transportation, with the focus being the development and training of local government road workers throughout the state. The program also includes outreach through Traffic Safety Audits.

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 through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price.

 

USU enrolls 28,900 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 Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties.

 

Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies’ long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by conference championships in multiple sports, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement.

 

Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported. 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 reasonable accommodations 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 hr@usu.edu. 

 

*updated 01/2025

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 or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.

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

 

Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, discrimination@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266

Title IX Coordinator Cody Carmichael, titleix@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 404, 435-797-1266

Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322

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

U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 800-421-3481, OCR@ed.gov

*updated 09/2023

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