Staff Assistant II

UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY

VERNAL, UT

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Agriculture, Calendar Management, Community Programs, Community Support, Conference Management, Customer Support/Service, Data Collection Software, Data Entry, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Financial Policies, Financial Procedures, Flyers, Graphic Design, Graphics Software, Horticulture, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Natural Resources, Newsletter, Office Equipment, Organizational Skills, Plan Meetings, Project/Program Management, Social Media, Spanish Language, Survey Design, Telephone Skills, University/School Policies, Vehicle Fleets, Website Management
LOCATION
VERNAL, UT
POSTED
21 days ago
Staff Assistant II   Requisition ID: 2026-10475 # of Openings: 1 Location: US-UT-Vernal Category: Extension Position Type: Benefited Full-Time Job Classification: Non-Exempt College: Extension Department: CORE Southern Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience, minimum $43,000   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 and Community, Horticulture, Agriculture and Natural Resources, and 4-H Youth Development. * Familiarity with the mission and programs of USU Extension. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities   *... For full info follow application link.   USU recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the university's academic mission of learning, discovery, and engagement. USU is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any of its programs and activities based on race, color, religion, sex, n ational origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity/expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy or local, state, or federal law (https://equity.usu.edu/non-discrimina ion).

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