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Operations & Program Assistant

Utah State University
Based on Experience
United States, Utah, Logan
Jan 08, 2026


Operations & Program Assistant

Requisition ID: 2026-9797
# of Openings: 1
Location: US-UT-Logan
Category: Administrative/Clerical
Position Type: Non-benefited (hourly) Part-Time
Job Classification: Non-Benefited
College: Jon M Huntsman School of Business
Department: Marketing & Strategy
Advertised Salary: Based on Experience

Overview
The Stephen R. Covey Leadership Center is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and relationship-focused Operations & Program Assistant to support the execution of core leadership initiatives across Utah State University. This role manages essential logistical, financial, and administrative functions that enable our programs to operate effectively. Additionally, the assistant will serve as a support resource and community-builder for our team of student workers.

Responsibilities
Financial & Budget Management
  • Help manage center fiscal tracking, budgeting, and expense processing.
  • Process receipts, reimbursements, and purchasing documentation.
  • Maintain accurate expenditure records for events, materials, and programs.

Logistics & Event Coordination
  • Reserve rooms and event spaces across campus.
  • Coordinate production and printing with Aggie Print and external vendors.
  • Help oversee logistics for leadership trips including Washington D.C., Fiji, and Europe.
  • Partner with the Huntsman Recruiting Office to plan and execute logistics of Emerging Leaders Conferences.
  • Coordinate with K-12 faculty and partners for statewide leadership events.
  • Purchase weekly program supplies such as snacks, materials, and marketing assets.
  • Support the execution of programs through onsite preparation and coordination.

Administrative & Data Management
  • Maintain Salesforce records including event tracking, impact metrics, and data accuracy.
  • Support scheduling, communication workflows, and operational documentation.
  • Ensure systems and reporting processes are consistent and reliable.

Team Support & Community Building
  • Build strong relationships with student employees and support them in their roles.
  • Foster a high-trust, service-oriented, inclusive environment.
  • Assist students employees with operational needs, coordination, and problem-solving.


Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
  • Reliable, professional, and highly organized.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in event planning or operational coordination.
  • Familiarity with Salesforce, Canva, AggiePrint, or USU campus systems.


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. Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

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

Advertised Salary
Based on Experience

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
We believe that the best leaders dream big, prepare, take risks, create value, and give back. The Huntsman School provides unique learning experiences that develop these characteristics, preparing students to become leaders who leave the world better than they found it.

We started as the first business school in the West and have a proud legacy, but we're not done yet. We strive each year to "Dare Mighty Things," to honor the Huntsman name by putting our students first and developing programs that align with values such as ethical leadership and entrepreneurial spirit. We see successful outcomes of this approach in the lives of our students and alumni every day. We invite you to become a part of our aspirational journey.

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 hr@usu.edu .

*updated 12/2025

https://careers-usu.icims.com/jobs/9797/operations-%26-program-assistant/job?in_iframe=1

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 USUs 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 Matthew Pinner, 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
U.S. Department of Education, Denver Regional Office, 303-844-5695, OCR.Denver@ed.gov


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