Overview
The ADRC Program Assistant III will assist the Director of the Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Research Center and the Program Coordinator to perform a combination of program-related and/or administrative functions. This position involves communication with older adults in the community to connect them to individual research projects or to join our research registry. This person will also monitor the research registry database and be compliant with the research ethics requirements of our Institutional Review Board. This position will assist in planning and helping with Center events, attending conferences and other community activities where they will advertise our services and studies, build connections and relationships, and give community presentations. The position will include creating/distributing content for social media, answering phones and writing and replying to emails in a professional manner, as well as tasks that support center faculty, staff, and students. This position will require regular on-campus meetings at USU in Logan, UT. This position is eligible for hybrid work within the state of Utah.
Responsibilities
- Provides support to ADRC director, program coordinator, students, and/or research staff.
- Performs office management duties, including scheduling, filing, preparing paperwork, ordering supplies, and/or managing inventories.
- Represents the ADRC in a positive and professional manner with students, staff, faculty, and the community, including older adults with and without dementia.
- Monitors the research registries database and connects registrants with appropriate studies.
- Seeks ways to improve efficiency of services and develops processes to streamline procedures.
- Maintains and creates website and social media content.
- Writes, edits, and coordinates the development of promotional materials, educational materials, training manuals, newsletters, and/or brochures.
- Advises students, clients, or members of the general public about program specific requirements, regulations, services, etc.
- Coordinates program/department activities including webinars, conferences, and events.
- Helps recruit for active studies.
- Trains and guides student interns and/or part-time employees, where needed.
- 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.
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
- This position will require travel to and from events and organizations to facilitate and build community relationships throughout Northern Utah.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Four years of experience; or an associate degree/technical training plus two years of experience; or a bachelor’s degree is required.
- Must have access to reliable transportation for travel to and from work sites and events throughout Northern Utah.
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.
- Ability to interact with the public and build relationships with the community.
- Ability to help organize and run webinars.
- Ability to pass research ethics and obtain CITI training and certification.
- 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 to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”
Contact information for three professional references to be entered in the Candidate Profile
Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application
Please do not upload any documents other than your resume to your candidate profile. You will be instructed to type/paste the cover letter into the end of your application.
**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**
Advertised Salary
Commensurate based on experience, plus excellent benefits
ADA
Employees typically work in an office environment and are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes. However, in certain instances employees may work outdoors and may not be protected from weather conditions. Employees could be exposed to hazardous chemicals. Employees nearly continuously sit and often use repetitive hand motion (such as typing). Bending and stooping is occasionally required. Employees nearly continuously listen, hear, and talk. Travel around Northern Utah is occasionally required.
College/Department Highlights
The Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services is home to eight academic 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 provides students with real-world service and research opportunities.
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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Matthew Pinner
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Cody Carmichael
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For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit crtix.usu.edu or contact:
U.S. Department of Education
Denver Regional Office
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U.S. Department of Education
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