Program Assistant 3

Overview

The Program Assistant for the Utah Registry for Professional Development (URPD) at Utah State University provides support for early childhood and school-age professional development initiatives. This position is responsible for processing applications, managing online submissions in coordination with the Utah Office of Child Care and the USU accounting system. The role includes providing technical assistance and responding to inquiries from child care providers and the public via phone, email, and mail. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and experience in early childhood education or child care.  This position in contingent upon ongoing grant funding.

The Utah Registry for Professional Development (URPD) administers professional development programs for Utah’s early care and out-of-school-time workforce. These programs include Utah’s Career Ladder, Financial Incentives, Scholarships, Grants, and the Workforce Registry. URPD is funded by the Utah Office of Child Care and Utah State University. See https://urpd.usu.edu

Responsibilities

• Process professional development applications and online submissions. (80%)
• Provide technical assistance to child care providers. (5%)
• Respond to and route inquiries regarding child care service. (5%)
• Perform other assigned duties. (10%)

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of four (4) years of office or administrative experience, or an associate degree plus two years of experience.
• Minimum of some college coursework or a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, data entry, internet-based systems, and general computer use.
• Experience handling confidential information.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Training or experience with USU procedures and accounting systems preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in early childhood education or child care preferred.
• Associate’s degree or higher in child development, elementary education, special education or related degree preferred.

Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities:

• Proficiency in computer applications, databases, and record maintenance.
• Ability to collect, compile, and report data accurately.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Detail oriented.
• Ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of general accounting and budgeting principles.
• Knowledge of child development, child care systems, CDA, and national accreditation standards.
• Flexibility and willingness to adapt to evolving program and field requirements.

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

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

2. Name and contact information for three professional references to be entered at the beginning of your application into the Candidate Profile. 

3. Cover letter to be typed/pasted into a text box at the end of your application.

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

Advertised Salary

$43,0000.00, 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. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and may lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

College/Department Highlights

The Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services is committed to inclusive 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-quality graduate and undergraduate education. The college’s programs and outreach missions are strengthened by an on-campus elementary laboratory school and five stand-alone centers, including the Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Research Center, Center for the School of the Future, Institute for Disability Research, Policy, & Practice, National Center for Hearing Assessment & Management, and the Sorenson Legacy Foundation Center for Clinical Excellence. Faculty, students, and staff within the college also engage with a broad range of community partners to both provide opportunities for community-engaged research and learning and enhance the quality of education and human service programs throughout the state of Utah.

The Department of Human Development and Family Studies is in the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services. Departmental degrees offered include:

• BS/BA: Human Development and Family Studies;
• MS: Human Development and Family Studies 
• MMFT: Master of Marriage and Family Therapy (non-thesis degree)
• MRFT: Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy
• MHDFS: Master of Human Development and Family Studies (non-thesis degree);
• PhD in Human Development and Family Studies.
• A Early Childhood Certificate.
• A Gerontology Certificate.

The department has 22 faculty members, over 300 undergraduate majors, and 48 graduate students.

The department is committed to optimizing the lives of individuals, families, and communities through excellence in research, teaching, and extension. Our nationally recognized faculty lead research, instructional, and outreach efforts in the areas of marriage and family relations, human development from infancy to later life, early childhood education, and marriage and family therapy. Units within the department include the Adele and Dale Young Child Development Laboratory, which provides service for children and families, research, and training pre-professionals; the Dolores Doré Eccles Center for Early Care and Education provides high quality day care services and is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children; the Marriage and Family Therapy Clinic (MFT) provides therapy services to individuals, couples, and families; and Housing and Financial Counseling (HFC) services, which provides programs for first time home buyers, reverse mortgages, and debt management. The department is a proud partner of Cooperative Extension at Utah State University. Our faculty provide a variety of evidence-based family life education programs across the state. Signature program areas include stepfamily education, healthy relationships, and parenting.

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, 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 recent Mountain West regular-season and tournament championships in women’s volleyball, three consecutive Mountain West tournament titles in women’s soccer conference championships, and a first-ever conference championship for gymnastics, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement.

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 12/2025

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

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Utah State University does not discriminate in its housing offerings and will treat all persons fairly and equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, familial status, disability, national origin, source of income, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Additionally, the University endeavors to provide reasonable accommodations when necessary and to ensure equal access to qualified persons with disabilities.

In all circumstances, Utah State University follows state and federal laws related to sex-segregated spaces.

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:

Matthew Pinner

Executive Director

Civil Rights & Title IX Office

[email protected]

435-797-1266 | Old Main Rm. 401D

1475 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322

Cody Carmichael

Title IX Coordinator

[email protected]

435-797-1266 | Old Main Rm. 402D

1475 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322

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 10/2025