The Program Assistant SR, supports the Utah Assistive Technology Program by coordinating statewide loan and small-grant programs that help Utahns with disabilities obtain assistive technology devices and equipment. This role provides information and referral for disability-related resources, supports UATP operations, and collaborates closely with the UATP Director, staff, partner agencies, and community stakeholders.

Non-exempt positions are eligible for excellent benefits including: 13 paid holidays, earn 12 days of paid vacation leave and 12 days of sick leave per year, 50% tuition reduction for employees and dependents, competitive health benefits packages and a generous contribution into your retirement. View more information here: Summary of Benefits 2025-2026.

Utah Assistive Technology Foundation (UATF) Loan Coordinator

• Independently manage day-to-day operations of the Utah Assistive Technology Foundation.
• Explain financing options and respond to inquiries from consumers, vendors, bank personnel, and board members.
• Distribute, track, and process loan and grant applications from start to finish, including submission to lending partners and coordinate with the UATF Board.
• Prepare checks for approved grants and ensure accurate distribution to the appropriate agency or individual.
• Develop a thorough understanding of bank policies, partner lender procedures, and UATF guidelines.
• Coordinate board-related activities, including managing complex or challenging applications.
• Monitor checking, money market, and investment accounts; work with bank and investment advisors to maintain accuracy and maximize balances.
• Identify and resolve issues involving applicants, vendors, and lending entities.
• Prepare, lead, and facilitate confidential quarterly UATF Board meetings, including strategic planning discussions.
• Organize meetings (Virtual, USU Logan campus, or off-site), arrange catering, and ensure accurate invoicing and timely payments.
• Coordinate annual audit and tax preparation with CPA firms, bank personnel, and investment staff.
• Serve as liaison among UATF Board, Zions Bank, Utah Microloan Fund (UMLF), statewide independent living centers, vendors, and consumers.
• Provide information and referral for disability-related resources statewide.
• Ensure accurate and timely entry and maintenance of program outcome data in required reporting systems, including NATADS, AT4ALL, and NIRS.

Utah Assistive Technology Program Coordinator

• Assist with the daily operations of UATP under the direction of the UATP Director.
• Prioritize and manage multiple tasks to ensure a smooth project workflow.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for inquiries from consumers, families, staff, partners, and community agencies.
• Provide information and referral to Utahns with disabilities and their families.
• Coordinate with partner agencies, including IDRPP projects, statewide independent living centers, and the Utah Center for Assistive Technology (UCAT), to ensure timely submission of device demonstration forms, invoices, and data entry for demonstrations and trainings.
• Support year-end federal reporting by compiling data and documentation.
• Prepare and process invoices for rental properties and payments to external agencies; submit receipts and purchasing documents to the business office.
• Support preparation and facilitation of staff meetings; take and distribute meeting minutes.
• Assist in developing, analyzing, and updating policies and procedures for UATF and UATP.
• Coordinate updates to policy documents, applications, and website content.
• Collaborate with marketing and PR teams to promote UATP services and events.
• Provide confidential technical assistance to consumers.
• Build and maintain partnerships with state agencies and disability-serving organizations.
• Support staff travel arrangements, including registration, hotel and flight bookings, rental cars, and travel authorization/expense reports.
• Process fees for service and ensure accurate deposits to appreciate accounts.
• Assist staff with data collection, ensuring entries are complete and up to date.
• Draft, edit, and prepare written materials and communications.
• Make independent decisions within the scope of assigned responsibilities and the director’s guidance.
• Order supplies, business cards, materials, and brochures; ensure receipt processing and filing are accurate and timely.
• Manage mail collection and distribution.

Minimum Qualifications

• Six years of experience; or an associate degree/technical training plus four years of experience; or a bachelor’s degree plus two years of experience is required.
• Experience managing funds ethically and responsibly.

Preferred Qualifications

• Disability-related background and previous experience working with people with disabilities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated honesty, integrity, and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Commitment to working respectfully and effectively with individuals with disabilities.
• Ability to maintain professionalism in challenging situations.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).

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. Contact information for three professional references to be provided in the Candidate Profile.
3. 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.

The Institute for Disability Research, Policy & Practice (IDRPP) is Utah’s federally designated University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD). The IDRPP opened its doors in 1972 and was the first UCEDD program in the U.S. to focus on the educational and social needs of children and adults with disabilities. Over the past 50 years the IDRPP has grown into one of the largest UCEDD programs in the nation and is recognized as a pioneer in research, training, technical assistance, and services for children and adults with disabilities, their families, and the professionals who serve them.

The IDRPP is committed to hiring people with disabilities, veterans, and diverse individuals from all communities and backgrounds.  We value visible and invisible differences, and we recognize that diversity makes us stronger.  We welcome applicants who bring something different and unique to our organization.  We value creativity, loyalty, and hard work.  We believe that we can change the world and make it a better, more inclusive place for everyone, and we want to hire people who also believe that they can make a difference.

Mission:

We are working together to create inclusive communities and improve the lives of children and adults with disabilities and their families through sustainable innovation, collaborative research, responsive service, and interdisciplinary training and education.

Values:

We Innovate: We lead by developing dynamic, sustainable, forward-thinking programs and services.

We Include: We demonstrate how to effectively work toward inclusive communities in our planning, programs, and services. We celebrate diversity in ability, race, ethnicity, culture, language, gender, sexual orientation, politics, and religion. 

We Collaborate: We forge partnerships. Working together makes us more effective and responsive to the current needs of our clients and communities.

We Care: We do what we do because we care. We are making the world a better place for people with disabilities and their families.

Funding Statement

The Institute for Disability Research, Policy, & Practice is one of the largest research and outreach centers at USU, and we are largely funded through grants, contracts, and fee-for-service programs. All staff positions at the IDRPP are contingent upon funding, and all senior staff at the IDRPP with graduate degrees are responsible for helping to generate funding to support our operations and growth.

College Highlights

The Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services is home to eight 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.

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 28,900 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 Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties.

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 conference championships in multiple sports, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement.

Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported. 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 09/2025

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, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.

Utah State University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination including harassment in employment including in hiring, promotion, transfer, or termination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy or any other federal, state, or local law.

Utah State University does not discriminate in its housing offerings and will treat all persons fairly and equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, familial status, disability, national origin, source of income, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Additionally, the University endeavors to provide reasonable accommodations when necessary and to ensure equal access to qualified persons with disabilities.

In all circumstances, Utah State University follows state and federal laws related to sex-segregated spaces.

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:

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit crtix.usu.edu or contact:

U.S. Department of Education

Denver Regional Office

303-844-5695| OCR.Denver@ed.gov

U.S. Department of Education

Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights

800-421-3481 |  OCR@ed.gov

*updated 10/2025