Program Assistant & Database Support

Overview

The Institute for Disability Research, Policy & Practice at Utah State University is seeking applicants for a Program Assistant & Database Support position. This position will provide a combination of program-related and/or administrative functions that support the Utah Pyramid Model project, including administration of the PIDS database, purchasing, scheduling, coordinating Pyramid Model trainings, and developing and disseminating social media/public awareness materials.

 

The successful candidate must reside in the state of Utah; working on-site at the IDRPP or another USU office/campus or home office site could be considered. This position is telework eligible within the state of Utah. This position is currently funded through December 30, 2025, with additional position duration contingent upon funding.

 

This is an hourly, non-benefited position. 

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the project administrator and project staff.
• Act as a State Administrator of the Utah Pyramid Model PIDS database, including orientations and technical assistance to project sites.
• Develop summary reports from the PIDS database to inform the project.
• Coordinate and purchase Pyramid training materials.
• Perform project assignments, such as scheduling, preparing for presentations, and ordering supplies.
• Coordinate program/department activities, including conferences and events.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Two years of experience or an Associate degree/technical training is required.
• Documented experience in program assistant job assignments.
• Documented experience in providing technical assistance related to data entry.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Information Technology, Data Science, or a related field.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively assist data collectors and convey technical information.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to identify issues and develop solutions quickly and efficiently.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous approach to managing and verifying data accuracy.
• Requires minimal supervision.
• Produces products and reports in a timely manner.
• Acquires new skills as required by the position.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in using Word, Excel, Qualtrics.

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

Resume 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

$20 - $22 per hour

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 Institute for Disability Research, Policy & Practice (IDRPP) is Utah’s federally designated University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD). The IDRPP opened its doors in 1972 and was the first UCEDD program in the U.S. to focus on the educational and social needs of children and adults with disabilities. Over the past 50 years the IDRPP has grown into one of the largest UCEDD programs in the nation and is recognized as a pioneer in research, training, technical assistance, and services for children and adults with disabilities, their families, and the professionals who serve them.

 

The IDRPP is committed to hiring people with disabilities, veterans, and diverse individuals from all communities and backgrounds.  We value visible and invisible differences, and we recognize that diversity makes us stronger.  We welcome applicants who bring something different and unique to our organization.  We value creativity, loyalty, and hard work.  We believe that we can change the world and make it a better, more inclusive place for everyone, and we want to hire people who also believe that they can make a difference.

 

Mission:

We are working together to create inclusive communities and improve the lives of children and adults with disabilities and their families through sustainable innovation, collaborative research, responsive service, and interdisciplinary training and education.

 

Values:

We Innovate: We lead by developing dynamic, sustainable, forward-thinking programs and services.

We Include: We demonstrate how to effectively work toward inclusive communities in our planning, programs, and servi