The Department of Mathematics and Statistics in the College of Arts and Sciences at Utah State University is seeking a Program Assistant Sr. This position will include a variety of administrative and support responsibilities relating to department programs.  This position includes extensive interaction with faculty, students, and other staff, and is a full time, in person 8am to 5pm 40 hours per week benefited position.  The department is one of the university’s largest, with 50 faculty across 7 campuses statewide, 5 staff, approximately 80 student employees, approximately 60 graduate students, and more than 200 undergraduate majors.  Each year more than 8,000 students (more than 25% of the university’s total enrollment) take courses from the department’s programs.  In addition to its undergraduate and graduate programs, the department maintains active faculty research programs across a wide range of areas in pure mathematics, applied mathematics / mathematical biology, mathematics / statistics education, and statistics / data science. 

Review of applications begins on May 1, 2026, with the position open until filled.

• Provide support to the department head, related to the department’s programs.
• Manage the department’s front office, including scheduling department conference rooms and events, ordering department supplies, coordinating with facilities regarding building issues (including keys for department employees), and positively representing the department and its programs to office visitors.
• Support the advertising of department programs and events, including promotional material on the department’s website and social media accounts, and rotation of department electronic displays.
• Coordinate planning of department events such as research seminars, workshops, program recognition awards, and program socials.
• Supervise student employees who assist with the front office.
• Coordinate feedback regarding department programs, from students to faculty and administration by serving as the department IDEA online evaluation system administrator, and by assisting with program assessment.
• Ensure departmental programs’ scholarship administration is compliant with university policies and procedures.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications:

• Six years of related experience; or an associate degree/technical training plus four years of related experience; or a bachelor’s degree plus two years of related experience is required. Experience acquired concurrent with degree completion is acceptable.
• Working knowledge of department undergraduate program requirements and curriculum.
• Excellent customer relations skills.

Preferred qualifications

• Working knowledge of university forms, policies, and procedures as they relate to student records.
• Graphic design capabilities or experience with Canva.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Skilled with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe related software.
• Skilled in critical thinking and creative problem-solving.
• Skilled with basic office equipment, including printers, copiers, and telephone systems.
• Good organizational and multitasking skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential business data and personal information.
• Ability to work without supervision.
• Ability to work with others as part of a team.

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
3. Names and contact information of at least three references (requested in the online 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.

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics is committed to delivering advanced quantitative and analytic skills for professionals in education, industry, and research through classroom instruction as well as practical and research experiences. The Department is one of the largest departments at USU, with over 50 faculty members, 60 Master’s and PhD students, and 300 undergraduate majors. The College of Arts and Sciences and USU’s Research Office makes significant investments in faculty development, including startup packages, faculty seed grants, and proposal development assistance. 

USU is located in Logan, Utah, a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 1.5 hours north of Salt Lake City, and just minutes from the Cache National Forest. Its location puts us close to Utah’s vibrant tech economy, as well as recreation opportunities in Utah’s abundant national and state parks and monuments. Please see the department jobs website to view other available faculty and post-doc positions in the department. 

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.

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*updated 12/2025

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*updated 10/2025