Staff Assistant II

Staff Assistant II

Requisition :

# of Openings: 1

Location: US-UT-Logan

Category: Administrative/Clerical

Position Type: Benefited Full-Time

Job Classification: Non-Exempt

College: College of Arts & Sciences

Department: Music

Advertised Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent benefits

This position provides support to the Music Department. The successful candidate will enjoy working with faculty and students through email, phone, and in person. Must have experience working with and learning to use multiple computer systems.

• Managing multiple schedules (classrooms, events, courses, auditions, practice rooms).
• Course scheduling.
• Detailed record-keeping (juries, auditions, course evaluations, course materials, concert attendance).
• Piano technician coordination.
• Management of locker reservations.
• Course catalog data entry.
• Tracking student concert attendance.
• Responsible for setting up course evaluations.
• Greet and assist students.
• Answer telephones and reply to voicemail.
• Use multiple computer systems.
• Assist with filing, word processing, spreadsheets, and reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Two years of experience in an office setting or an associate degree/vocational training is required.

• Bachelor's Degree
• Experience in one or more of the academic disciplines of the college (Visual Art, Design, Theatre Arts, or Music)

• Skilled with computers and related software.
• Skilled with basic office equipment, including printers, copiers, and telephone systems.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and juggle multiple projects.
• Willingness to learn new skills and multiple software and computer systems.
• Ability to work independently.

• Communicating: communicates effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Problem solving: analyzes information and evaluates results to select the best solution and solve problems.
• Monitoring: measures performance of self; makes improvements and takes appropriate corrective action.
• Critical Thinking: comes to well-reasoned conclusions, solutions, and approaches to problems.
• Team Building: works to create a team-based environment. Consistently demonstrates cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, and customers.
• Active Listening: gives full attention when others are speaking; listens to understand, asks questions as appropriate, and does not interrupt.
• Service Orientation: actively seeks opportunities to help others.
• Conflict Resolution: acts professionally when encountering customers who, at times, may be frustrated or threatening.

• Take initiative
• Maintain confidentiality
• Be accountable
• Behave ethically
• Be honest and trustworthy
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic
• Be inquisitive
• Be detail oriented
• Be self-motivated
• Efficiently manage multiple tasks
• Be a team player
• Be committed to improving USU

This position description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the position.

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 USUs non-discrimination policies:

• Executive Director of the Office of Equity:
  Matthew Pinner, discrimination, Distance Education Rm. 401,
• Title IX Coordinator:
  Matthew Pinner, titleix, Distance Education Rm. 404,
• Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, Ut 84322

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). or contact:

• U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, , OCR
• U.S. Department of Education, Denver Regional Office, , OCR.Denver