USU Extension in Morgan County is seeking a motivated and positive person to work as a staff assistant. The Staff Assistant II position performs a variety of administrative support and secretarial duties for the Morgan County Extension office, providing primary assistance to faculty and coordinators. Incumbents in the level II position are expected to possess the knowledge and experience to perform more complex and technical tasks. Hours will be Monday-Friday 8am to 5pm, at the USU Extension Morgan County office location in Morgan, Utah. This is a full-time benefited position. Applicants should be able to work well independently and in a team. Some rare evening and weekend work may be necessary.  Estimated start date is September 15, 2025.  This position reports to the County Director faculty member over the USU Extension office in Morgan County.

• Perform office duties, including answering calls/emails, directing calls to appropriate staff, data entry, digital management of documents, and other general duties as assigned.
• Provide administrative support, including scheduling appointments, coordinating meetings, and maintaining/ordering office supplies.
• Serve as a liaison with other county and university departments and constituencies in the resolution of matters concerning the activities and operations of the office.
• Sorts, screens, and distributes incoming and outgoing email messages.
• Compose and write various standard documents, correspondence, and reports.
• Regularly update and curate content for website and social media.
• Assist with advertising, marketing and recruiting participants for USU Extension programs.
• Compile data for grant reports or presentations.
• Assist program participants, staff, and superiors with highly varied, complex questions and/or problems.
• Work independently to provide high-level administrative support to complex situations related to the program.
• Travel as needed for program meetings and outreach events.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two years of experience in an office setting or an associate degree/vocational training

Preferred Qualifications:

• Four years of experience; or an associate degree/technical training plus two years of experience; or a bachelor’s degree 2 years of work experience with budgets, records and/or accounts.
• Outstanding attention to detail.
• Record of collaborating well in and with teams.
• Practice in managing a busy schedule while providing a high level of customer service.
• Excellent written, verbal, and technical communication skills.
• Achiever with a record of meeting monthly/yearly goals, timelines, and deadlines.
• Strong written, oral, organizational and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with multiple faculty and program coordinators.
• Ability to work well under pressure and coordinate multiple tasks efficiently.
• Ability to work independently; self-driven.
• Excellent computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and discretion.
• Knowledge of USU policies and procedures a plus.

Along with the online application, please attach:

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

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

3. Three professional references with contact information to be typed into 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.

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 a reasonable accommodation 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 09/2025

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.

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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