USU Extension in Wasatch County is seeking a creative and positive person to work as a staff assistant. Hours will be 8am to 5pm Monday-Friday at the USU Extension Office in Wasatch County, UT. This is a full-time benefited position. Applicants should be able to work well independently and in a team.

• Assume standard office duties, including word processing, copying, faxing, scanning, editing, mailing, phone reception, email, taking meeting minutes, and spreadsheets.
• Assist USU Extension employees in the organization of programs.
• Develop materials to promote supported community out-reach programming including assisting faculty in the development of PowerPoint presentations and other educational materials, mailing, flyers, brochures, banners, and postcards.
• Keeping website up-to-date and accurate and advertising classes and programs.
• Work cooperatively with USU Extension faculty and staff on a variety of programming needs, including cooking, textiles, food preservation, horticulture, livestock, and 4-H programs.
• Assist in filming Zoom and Facebook Live classes.
• Applicant must be willing to work both independently and in a team. Creative ideas are encouraged to continuously improve programming.
• Assist with reports and paperwork related to programming by maintaining and organizing budgets, travel paperwork, timecards, purchasing and other required reporting and program evaluations.
• Handle communication with participants of programming through mail, flyers, advertisements, letter, email, phone calls, social media and website.
• Maintain class registrations through phone, website and Eventbrite; create, organize and maintain class rosters.
• Assist county director and faculty as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two years of experience in an office setting or an associate degree/vocational training is required.
• Some flexibility in work schedule required for occasional evening and Saturday programs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 4 years of work experience as an administrative assistant, higher education or equivalent.
• Experience using Adobe InDesign and Canva.
• Background in family and consumer sciences or related field.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Self-motivated and able to accomplish a variety of tasks without direct supervision and able to adhere to deadlines.
• Demonstrate professional work manner and ethic.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills, both written and oral.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills, ability to pay attention to detail, and ability to follow specific instructions and procedures.
• Excellent computer skills and proficient knowledge of a variety of Microsoft programs such as word, excel, and other basic computer operations.
• Must display exceptional human relation skills and be able to pleasantly interact with a variety of individuals.
• Must be able to work effectively with supervisors, clientele, co-worker, volunteers and professionals.

• Skills in using social media, including, but not limited to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest.

• Skilled in the operation of basic office equipment.

• Motivated individual with a creative thought process.
• Strong attention to detail and good eye for aesthetic work.
• Strong editing skills.
• Excellent budget tracking skills.
• Knowledge of cooperative extension services.
• Sense of humor and ability to keep things in perspective.

Job offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

Along with the online application, please attach:

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

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 over 29,800 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 educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns, serving every county in the state.

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 recent Mountain West regular-season and tournament championships in women’s volleyball, three consecutive Mountain West tournament titles in women’s soccer conference championships, and a first-ever conference championship for gymnastics, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement.

Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported and where diversity of thought and culture are cultivated. 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 12/2025

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.

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:

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 10/2025