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Staff Assistant II

Requisition ID: 2024-7976

of Openings: 1

Location: US-UT-Blanding Category: Administrative/Clerical Position Type: Benefited Full-Time Job Classification: Non-Exempt College: USU Blanding Department: USU Blanding Advertised Salary: $32,000 to $35,000; Commensurate on experience and education, plus excellent benefits

Overview The successful candidate will perform administrative assistant duties and work with students, faculty, and staff on the Blanding Campus. This is a full-time position with the Native American Serving Non-Tribal Institutions (NASNTI) grant.

Responsibilities

• Work with the grant management team and Director to achieve grant objectives, support academic programs, and execute summer programs.
• Database management in Banner, Excel, and other software programs as required for grant management.
• Track academic progress of Native American students, provide liaison communication between students and faculty and tutoring programs.
• Monitor project budget including necessary paperwork required by the institution and/or project; monthly stipend requests, travel forms, travel requests, Microsoft Excel spreadsheets, etc.
• Assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data for evaluation and completing summative evaluation reports for Annual Performance Report (APR).
• Able to work evening hours as required.

Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:

• An Associate's Degree/Certification OR a minimum of 2 years related work experience.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
• Detail-oriented aptitude; high degree of accuracy is required.
• Strong English verbal and written communication skills,

• Able to travel to outreach sites; valid drivers license to perform essential job responsibilities, such as driving university vehicles and transporting materials. Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with Native American students and Native American communities.

• Experience with Banner, and Financial Records.
• Experience with Federal Grants.

• Navajo language proficiency is a plus. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to keep routine financial records and to prepare routine financial reports.

• Excellent data management and analytical skills.
• Strong computer skills, proficient in MS Word and MS Excel and capacity to create and maintain budgeting spreadsheets.
• Outstanding interpersonal and team-oriented skills.

Required Documents Along with the online application, please attach:

• Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV"
• Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application Document size may not exceed 10 MB.

Advertised Salary $32,000 to $35,000; Commensurate on experience and education, 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.

University Highlights Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utahs premier land-grant, public service university, with a strong... For full info follow application link.

USU recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the university's academic mission of learning, discovery, and engagement. USU is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any of its programs and activities based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity/expression, disability, status as a protect ed veteran, or any other status protected by University policy or local, state, or federal law (https://equity.usu.edu/non-discrimination).