Program Specialist & Database Support

The Institute for Disability Research Policy & Practice at Utah State University is seeking applicants for a Program Specialist & Database Support position. This position will provide a combination of program-related and/or administrative functions that support the Utah Pyramid Model project including administration of the PIDS database purchasing scheduling coordinating Pyramid Model trainings and developing and disseminating social media/public awareness materials.

The successful candidate must work on-site at the IDRPP or another USU office/campus. This position is currently funded through December 30 2026 with additional position duration contingent upon funding.

This is an hourly non-benefited position.

• Provide support to the project administrator and project staff.
• Act as a State Administrator of the Utah Pyramid Model PIDS database including orientations and technical assistance to project sites.
• Develop summary reports from the PIDS database to inform the project.
• Coordinate and purchase Pyramid training materials.
• Perform project assignments such as scheduling preparing for presentations and ordering supplies.
• Coordinate program/department activities including conferences and events.

Minimum Qualifications

• Two years of experience or an Associate degree/technical training is required.
• Documented experience in program assistant job assignments.
• Documented experience in providing technical assistance related to data entry.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Information Technology Data Science or a related field.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively assist data collectors and convey technical information.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to identify issues and develop solutions quickly and efficiently.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous approach to managing and verifying data accuracy.
• Requires minimal supervision.
• Produces products and reports in a timely manner.
• Acquires new skills as required by the position.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in using Word Excel Qualtrics.

Along with the online application please attach:

• Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under Resume/CV.

• Names and contact information for at least three professional references to be provided at the beginning of your application in the candidate profile.

**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 Utahs 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 Utahs 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 28900 students both online and in person atlocations throughout the state. Utah States 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 Utahs 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 USUs commitment to perseverance and achievement.

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