Staff Assistant II

Overview

USU Extension in Utah County is seeking a Staff Assistant II to work with Extension field faculty and educators to support program delivery and development. The position works primarily in the agriculture and family and consumer science areas, and occasionally in youth programs.

Responsibilities

• This role is responsible for general office duties, such as answering phone calls and emails related to youth programming, assisting Extension faculty as needed, communicating effectively with vendors, potential clientele, and maintaining a clean reception and office environment.
• In addition, support volunteer management for the Master Gardener program, including events outside of regular office hours, such as fairs and farm field days.
• When needed, assist with youth programming in addition to youth programs, and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two years of experience in an office setting or an associate degree/vocational training is required.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Comfortable with phone calls as a primary communication form
• Strong writing ability
• Social Media management skills
• Comfortable working/updating websites and online registration systems
• Valid driver’s license to perform essential job responsibilities, such as driving university vehicles and transporting materials
• Job offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check

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"

Name and contact information for 3 professional references to be entered into Candidate Profile

Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary

Commensurate with experience, 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 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 reasonable accommodations 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 07/2025

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