Staff Assistant I

Staff Assistant I



Requisition ID: 2026-10436

# of Openings: 1

Location: US-UT-Price

Category: Other

Position Type: Benefited Full-Time

Job Classification: Non-Exempt

College: Quinney College of Agric & Nat Res

Department: Technology Design & Technical Educ

Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits



Overview
The School of Professional and Technical Education at Utah State University Price campus offers a full-time Staff Assistant position. This position has two major roles. First, it will work under the direction of the Lead Mining Instructor. They will help manage day-to-day operations of the Mining program. Second, it will support the general operations of the School of Professional and Technical Education (PTE) on the USU Eastern campus, in Price, Utah following established policies and procedures. This position is split equally between the two roles.

Responsibilities

Mining Department Administrative Assistant Role Responsibilities:

• Responsible for registration, billing and tracking of mine training students, revenues and expenses.
• Coordinates with instructors to help deliver top quality MSHA trainings.
• Maintains MSHA/Mining Program records to comply with state and institutional requirements, processes, procedures, & reporting.
• Supports Instructors by monitoring training courses to ensure client satisfaction, quality and effectiveness of instructional materials and overall course success.
• Develops and maintains positive customer relations and visibility through professional and positive actions with the customer.
• Maintains knowledge of current mine courses offerings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Professional and Technical Education Role Responsibilities:

• Program promotion support.
• Grant project assistance
• Program data entry and management
• Assist in preparation of reports
• Internal document processing

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED or aptitude is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associates Degree or higher in Business or related field.
• Two (2) years of directly related experience in a business or related field.
• Strong office and managerial skills and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• General knowledge of the mining industry, mine-training resources, including state and local agencies, as well as other established and potential training partners.
• Ability to work with private sector employers/customers and management to coordinate employer specific training.
• Ability to develop, implement and monitor training agreements
• Ability to maintain accurate, auditable training & financial records.
• Must possess strong oral and written communication skills.

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
Commensurate with experience, 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.

College/Department Highlights

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 in 16 sports, USU is a proud member of the Pac-12 Conference, officially joining on July 1, 2026. The Aggies capped a historic final season in the Mountain West by capturing nine combined regular-season and tournament titles in 2025-26, with five teams advancing to postseason play. This tradition of excellence extends to the classroom, where 232 student-athletes earned academic honors, and to the community, where USU ranked second nationally in Division I service hours, with nine teams placing in the top 10 for community service.

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 View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io.


*updated 07/2026

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 USU's non-discrimination policies:
Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, View email address on click.appcast.io, Distance Education Rm. 401, View phone number on click.appcast.io
Title IX Coordinator Matthew Pinner, View email address on click.appcast.io, Distance Education Rm. 404, View phone number on click.appcast.io
Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, Ut 84322
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