Executive Secretary, USDB

FT / PT Status – Full-Time Salary – $21.00 - $ Hourly Wage Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site Recruiter – Melanie Butters | melanieb@usdb.org | 385-460-8266 Application Deadline – 6/26/2026

The Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (USDB) invites you to consider a challenging and diverse employment opportunity with our school. We are looking for a highly motivated individual to fill the position of Executive Secretary to the Director of the Kenneth Burdette School of the Deaf in Ogden.

Key Responsibilities

Roles and Responsibilities

As An Executive Secretary You Will

• Provide secretarial and administrative support and assistance.
• Maintain calendars; schedule and coordinate appointments, meetings, travel, etc.
• Use computer programs to write or draft correspondence, reports, documents, and/or other written materials; edit written material for accuracy, format, and arrangement of material and conformity with standard acceptable English.
• Generate and analyze data required for federal, state, and agency reports, gathering data and information which may be difficult to identify and require substantial research.
• Review incoming correspondence; initiate replies as appropriate; route matters requiring action by staff or other organizations and follow up to ensure actions are completed.
• Review outgoing correspondence, edit for procedural and grammatical accuracy, conformance to general policy and factual correctness; advise writers of problems needing attention.
• Maintain and/or create files or record keeping systems and monitor staff files.
• Use a variety of software programs to create specialized graphics, databases, spreadsheets, and other related specialties.
• Place orders for supplies.
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

The Ideal Candidate Will Possess

• Broad practical skills in providing secretarial and administrative services.
• Strong computer skills in a variety of computer programs and software, such as Word, Excel, and Google applications, etc., with the ability to successfully implement information from each.
• Practical skill in gathering, organizing, and communicating information of importance to director's work assignments.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively; deal with people in a manner which shows sensitivity, tact, and professionalism; maintain strict confidentiality.
• Preference will be given to candidates with a working knowledge of Utah state processes, procedures, and purchasing practices.
• Preference will be given to candidates with American Sign Language (ASL) skills.
• Successful completion of criminal background check is required for this position.
  
  

Supplemental Information

• Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying light items, driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check contingent upon employment.
• This is a full-time, twelve month per year position. Work schedule, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  
  

About The Role

Location –

742 Harrison Blvd.

Ogden, Utah, 84404

United States

Background Check Required – You must successfully pass a criminal history check.

Drug Test Required – No

Schedule Code – AE - Employees of the State Board of Edu. This is a career service exempt at will position.

Why You Should Join Our Team

Benefits

In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah , click here . Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.
  
  

The Agency For more information about the Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind, please click here .

EEO Statement The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact (801) 957-9390.