Staff Assistant II

Overview

USU Extension in Uintah County is seeking a creative, positive, organized, and flexible individual to support educational programming and general office operations. This is a full-time, benefited position based in the USU Extension Office in Vernal, Utah. Regular work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with occasional evening or weekend hours to support community programs and events.

Extension work is fast-paced, and no two days are the same. The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys variety, can adapt to changing priorities, manage multiple projects at once, and remains professional when unexpected needs arise.

Responsibilities

• Performs office duties, including answering phones, directing calls to appropriate parties, data entry, filing, appointment scheduling, and other general duties as assigned.
• Provides administrative support, including scheduling appointments, coordinating meetings/conferences, ordering, and organizing office materials/supplies.
• Greets and directs visitors in a friendly, professional manner with the objective of meeting needs.
• Sorts, screens, and distributes incoming and outgoing mail/newsletters or other correspondence.
• Ensure and manage websites and social media content is reviewed and updated regularly.
• Provides identified program support to assigned faculty and/or staff.
• Supports faculty with programming, logging, and organizing data, reviewing, and organizing papers/outlines for programs, advisory groups and county/USU administrative reports.
• Arranges maintenance of office equipment and fleet vehicles.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
• Skilled with technology and related software usage.
• Effectively meet and implement University and county policies and procedures and fiscal accountability requirements.
• Assists in tagging of livestock and rabbits, verifies tag numbers for shows, assists with Uintah Basin Jr Livestock show as directed.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Two years of experience in an office or administrative support setting; or an associate degree, vocational training, or equivalent education combined with related administrative experience.
• Demonstrated experience providing customer service in a professional office environment.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience creating flyers, promotional materials, or social media content using Canva or similar graphic design software.
• Experience using online survey design or data collection software.
• Basic proficiency in spoken and written Spanish.
• Knowledge of or experience with Extension programming, including
• Home & Community, Horticulture, Agriculture and Natural Resources, and 4-H Youth Development.
• Familiarity with the mission and programs of USU Extension.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, and the ability to learn new software applications.
• Ability to provide exceptional customer service while interacting professionally with the public, faculty, staff, and community members.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, respond to inquiries, and maintain an organized office environment.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment, including printers, copiers, scanners, and telephone systems.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive business and personal information.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while contributing effectively as part of a team.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.

Required Documents

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.**

Advertised Salary

ADA

Incumbents may be in both indoor and outdoor environments. Indoors, in an office space, event space, or public space are protected from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes. Incumbents may nearly continuously sit and often use repetitive hand motion (such as typing). Outdoors, incumbents may not be protected from weather conditions and may be exposed to extreme heat and extreme cold. Incumbents may be required to lift, push, and/or pull objects up to 50 pounds and be required to walk and/or stand for long periods of time.

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 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. 

*updated 12/2025

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*updated 10/2025