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Utah State University is hiring a Staff Assistant II to support Extension field faculty and educators primarily in agriculture and family and consumer science areas. The role involves general office duties, communication with vendors and clientele, volunteer management for the Master Gardener program, and assistance with youth programming as needed.

Highlights

Supports Extension faculty with program delivery and development in agriculture, family and consumer sciences, and youth programs.
Performs general office duties including answering calls and emails related to youth programming.
Manages volunteer coordination for the Master Gardener program, including events outside regular hours.
Requires knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and social media management skills.
Comfortable with phone communication and updating websites and online registration systems.
Valid driver’s license needed for driving university vehicles and transporting materials.
Minimum qualifications include two years of office experience or an associate degree/vocational training.
Salary is commensurate with experience and includes excellent benefits.
Works with Extension faculty, educators, vendors, and potential clientele.
Position contingent on successful background check completion.

Staff Assistant II Full Description

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 Notice of Non-discrimination:

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, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.

Utah State University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination including harassment in employment including in hiring, promotion, transfer, or termination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy or any other federal, state, or local law.

Utah State University does not discriminate in its housing offerings and will treat all persons fairly and equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, familial status, disability, national origin, source of income, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Additionally, the University endeavors to provide reasonable accommodations when necessary and to ensure equal access to qualified persons with disabilities.

In all circumstances, Utah State University follows state and federal laws related to sex-segregated spaces.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:

Matthew PinnerExecutive Director Civil Rights & Title IX Officematthew.pinner@usu.edu435-797-1266 | Old Main Rm. 401D1400 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322 | Cody CarmichaelTitle IX Coordinator cody.carmichael@usu.edu435-797-1266 | Old Main Rm. 402D1400 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit crtix.usu.edu or contact:

U.S. Department of Education

Denver Regional Office

303-844-5695| OCR.Denver@ed.gov

U.S. Department of Education

Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights

800-421-3481 | OCR@ed.gov

*updated 06/2025

Original Job Description

Overview:

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:

*updated 07/2025 Notice of Non-discrimination:

In all circumstances, Utah State University follows state and federal laws related to sex-segregated spaces.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit crtix.usu.edu or contact:

U.S. Department of Education

Denver Regional Office

303-844-5695| OCR.Denver@ed.gov

U.S. Department of Education

Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights

800-421-3481 | OCR@ed.gov

*updated 06/2025

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