Utah State University Extension Davis County is seeking an assistant (Program Assistant III) for the 4-H, Equine Assisted Services, and Davis Agricultural Heritage Center programs. This is an in-office position that works with other departments and administrative assistants in a team approach to accomplishing common goals. This position reports to the County Director and is supervised by the 4-H Program Coordinator.

• Provides support to administrators, faculty, academic, and/or research staff.
• Performs office management duties, including scheduling, filing, preparing paperwork, ordering supplies, and/or managing inventories.
• Represents the department/program in a positive manner with students, staff, faculty, and the community.
• Seeks ways to improve efficiency of services and develops processes to streamline procedures.
• Maintains and creates website content.
• Writes, edits, and coordinates the development of promotional materials, educational materials, training manuals, newsletters, and/or brochures.
• Advises students, customers, or members of the general public about program specific requirements, regulations, services, etc.
• Coordinates program/department activities including, conferences and events.
• Recruits students to program and process and manage applications for review.
• Trains and guides student and/or part-time employees.
• Provides training, instruction, and/or consultation to students, faculty, and/or staff in the use of specialized services.
• Serves as the liaison between administration, faculty, students who are participating in the program, and/or community members who serve as mentors.
• Provides support in program compliance activities.
• Assists in preparing monthly budget reports.
• Support and assist county 4-H Program Coordinator in planning, organizing, and providing support for public events.
• Support and assist Equine Assisted Services Faculty member as requested with equine services programming.
• Assist Davis Agricultural Heritage Center Manager as requested with assistance for financial requests and payments.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Four years of experience; or an associate degree/technical training plus two years of experience; or a bachelor’s degree is required.
• Willingness to work as a team member in accomplishing common goals.
• Understanding of/or willingness to learn the university system.
• Strong work ethic.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Field specific knowledge, skills, and abilities as described in recruitment notice.
• Ability to make routine decisions.
• Skilled in creative problem solving.
• Skilled with basic office equipment, including printers, copiers, and telephone systems.
• Ability to coordinate and organize meetings and/or special events.
• Records maintenance skills.
• Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control.
• Database management skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials.
• Knowledge of communication principles, media, and marketing techniques.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential business data and personal information.
• Knowledge of University policies and procedures.
• Ability to take initiative and work without close supervision.
• Ability to work evenings and/or weekends on occassion.

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV"
2. Name and contact information for 3 professional references to be entered into Candidate Profile
3. Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

**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.

4-H empowers youth to reach their full potential, working and learning in partnership with caring adults. 4-H is the nation’s largest Positive Youth Development Program. 4-H focuses on learning by doing. Through our unique partnership with USU Extension we are able to provide opportunities for youth throughout Utah. 4-H offers a wide variety of programs, projects, contests and events from livestock to sewing, and leadership to robotics.

Nestled just north of the USU Botanical Garden in Kaysville, the Davis Agricultural Heritage Center is your go-to destination for a diverse range of agricultural and western events. From rodeos and horse shows to dog shows and livestock exhibitions, we offer a versatile space that honors Utah's rich agricultural legacy.

Utah State University Extension Davis County, located in Kaysville, Utah, provides research-based programs and resources with the goal of improving the lives of individuals, families and communities throughout Davis County and Utah. USU Extension operates through a cooperative agreement between the United States Department of Agriculture, Utah State University, and county governments.

Founded in 1914 as part of the Smith-Lever Act, USU Extension plays a primary role in helping Utah State University fulfill its land-grant mission. Though more than 100 years old, USU Extension is as vital as ever, and perhaps even more so, due to the increased diversity and complexity of the issues people encounter today. The integration of teaching, research, and public service enables USU Extension to respond to critical and emerging issues with research-based, unbiased information.

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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.

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*updated 01/2025

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