The Department of Data Analytics and Information Systems (DAIS) within the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University invites applications for a DAIS Program Assistant for a new experiential learning program for first-year DAIS students piloting in Fall 2026. This program integrates core DAIS coursework with hands-on, team-based product development to help students connect foundational concepts with real-world practice.

The DAIS Program Assistant plays a central role in launching, coordinating, and sustaining the DAIS pilot program. This position supports faculty leadership, student participants, and program logistics, ensuring the successful day-to-day operation of a year-long, immersive learning experience. The position is anticipated to begin May 1 and is located in Logan, Utah.

The DAIS Program Assistant will be responsible for supporting the academic, operational, and experiential components of the DAIS pilot program, including:

• Coordinating day-to-day operations of the program as a project mentor in collaboration with faculty facilitators
• Supporting student recruitment, application processes, onboarding, and cohort communication
• Assisting with scheduling and logistics related to program activities, meetings, workshops, and sprint cycles
• Serving as a primary point of contact for students, faculty, and campus partners involved in the program
• Supporting coordination across multiple DAIS courses to ensure alignment with program goals and timelines
• Assisting with program documentation, tracking milestones, and maintaining internal resources and records
• Helping coordinate events, orientations, demos, and end-of-year showcases related to the pilot program
• Supporting communication efforts related to the program, including informational materials and updates
• Contributing to continuous improvement of program processes as the pilot evolves

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business Analytics, Computer Science, Project Management, Operations, Education Technology, or a closely related field

• Demonstrated experience coordinating projects with multiple stakeholders, deadlines, and deliverables

• Familiarity with project management concepts such as task tracking, timelines, dependencies, and iterative work cycles

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-moving, ambiguous environment

• Experience using digital tools for coordination and project tracking (e.g., task boards, shared documentation, calendars, or similar systems)

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate between technical and non-technical audiences

• Interest in experiential learning, technology-driven programs, and student-centered innovation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience serving in a project manager, program coordinator, scrum master, or operations-focused role

• Familiarity with Agile or iterative project workflows, including sprint planning, stand-ups, or retrospectives

• Comfort working alongside technical teams such as developers, analysts, or data-focused groups

• Experience supporting software, data, or technology-based projects in an academic or professional setting

• Ability to anticipate risks, blockers, and help teams maintain momentum

• Experience coordinating across instructional, technical, and administrative contexts

• Interest in building and refining processes during a pilot or early-stage program

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 professional references to be entered at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile
• Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

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

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.

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