Staff Assistant I - Urgent Role

We are searching for a capable Staff Assistant I to join our passionate team at Utah State University in Logan, UT.
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The Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation seeks to hire a staff assistant who will assist the Department Head and undergraduate faculty in general departmental operations. The position will include a variety of administrative support and secretarial responsibilities including extensive interaction with faculty and students. This position will be 50% time (20 hours per week).
Undergraduate Support – 70% Manage systems for tracking student inquiries, applications, assessments and communications. Collaborate with the SPED undergraduate Student Teaching Coordinator to organize student teaching (ST) applications, placements, workshops, trainings, assignment and filing. Collaborate with the SPED practicum coordinators to download and file practicum observations each semester. Collaborate with SPED advisor to monitor student tracking systems, maintain record and documentation of advising interactions, triage student inquiries Other general coordination support with undergraduate student teaching coordinator,undergraduate advisor and undergraduate program coordinator. Assist undergraduate faculty in various office tasks and class support as requested. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. General Department Support – 30% Perform office duties, including answering phones, directing calls to appropriate parties, data entry, filing, appointment scheduling, maintaining email lists, sending group emails, sorting and distributing mail, and other general duties as assigned. Schedule meetings as requested (in-person, tele-conference, video-conference). Coordinate scheduling and details for some department events (e.g., retreats, Honors program, Holiday party, undergraduate/faculty meetings) Take minutes at various departmental meetings Minimum Qualifications High school diploma/GED or aptitude is required.
Preferred Qualifications Previous experience with tasks described in the responsibilities section of the job announcement.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Skilled with computers and related software. Skilled with basic office equipment, including printers, copiers, and telephone systems. Good organizational skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential business data and personal information. Excellent customer service skills. Ability to work without supervision. Strongly pays attention to detail. Along with the online application, please attach:
Resume/CV to be uploaded in the Candidate Profile. Cover Letter describing your qualifications for this position to be typed/pasted into a text box at the end of application. **Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**
$13.00 - $14.92 per hour; commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits.
Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. T he employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.
Department Highlights The Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation Counseling (SPERC) is located in the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services. The department consists of both on campus and distance based educational programs in Rehabilitation Counseling (Master's), Special Education (Undergraduate and Master's), Alternative Teacher Preparation Programs, and the Ph.D. in Disability Disciplines. For more information on the Special Education and Rehabilitation Department, please see our website at
College Highlights The Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services is home to eight departments and is committed to providing the best learning opportunities and educational research in the state of Utah. Our programs are strengthened by an on-campus elementary laboratory school and five stand-alone centers, including the Sorenson Legacy Foundation Center for Clinical Excellence. The college offers clinical services to the community across the human lifespan and provide students with real-world service and research opportunities. 
Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah's premier land-grant and space-grant university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion. USU serves approximately 27,500 students throughout the state at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online has served students from all 50 states and 55 countries for over 25 years, and USU Extension provides outreach and service to all counties in Utah.  
As a land-grant university, USU engages communities and empowers people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. As an R1 research institution, USU provides a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price. Washington Monthly has consistently ranked USU in the top 10 among public universities for contribution to social mobility, research, and public service.  
Utah State is committed to cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community where different perspectives, values, cultures, and identities are acknowledged, welcomed, and valued. 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. 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 Show phone number or View email address on careers-usu.icims.com . About the Region U.S. News and World Report ranked Utah first for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USU's main campus, Logan , is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Logan metro area claimed the top spot in the Milken Institute's 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation.  
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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,   View email address on careers-usu.icims.com ,   Distance Education Rm. 401, Show phone number Title IX Coordinator Matthew Pinner,  View email address on careers-usu.icims.com , Distance Education Rm. 404, Show phone number Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, Ut 84322
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U.S. Department of Education,  Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights,  Show phone number, View email address on careers-usu.icims.com U.S. Department of Education,   Denver Regional Office, Show phone number,   View email address on careers-usu.icims.com Benefits of working as a Staff Assistant I in Logan, UT:
? Career Growth Potential
? Professional Development Opportunities
? Generous Compensation