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Staff Assistant II

Utah State University
Commensurate with qualifications and experience plus excellent benefits
United States, Utah, Cedar City
Oct 29, 2025
Staff Assistant II Requisition ID: 2025-9613 # of Openings: 1 Location: US-UT-Cedar City Category: Extension Position Type: Benefited Full-Time Job Classification: Non-Exempt College: Statewide Enterprise Department: Extension Support Staff Advertised Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience plus excellent benefits Overview USU Extension in Iron County is seeking a creative and positive person to support programming efforts and general operations. The hours of employment will be Monday-Friday 8am to 5pm in the USU Extension Office in Cedar City. This is a full-time benefited position. Applicants should be able to work well independently and as part of an amazing team. Occasional evening and weekend work will be necessary. 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. Works closely with faculty and staff members on programs throughout the year. 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. Compose and word-processes various standard documents, messages, and reports. Works with other staff assistant to ensure website 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. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Two years of experience in an office setting or an associate degree/vocational training with related experience required. Must have a working knowledge of and skill to work with Microsoft Office Suite programs, especially Excel, and ability to navigate online survey design software. Must have ability to greet and serve the public and exemplify strong customer service skills. Confident operating basic office equipment- printers, copiers, scanners, telephone systems. Ability to multi-task and effectively manage office, customers, faculty, and staff inquiries and requests for assistance. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential business data and personal information. Capacity to work with minimum supervision. Preferred Qualifications Graphics design (e.g. Canva) for flyers and social media outlets Basic understanding of spoken/written Spanish language A good understanding of Extension efforts in Horticulture and Agriculture/Natural Resources. Appreciation of USU Extension and its mission within major program areas (i.e. Agriculture/Natural Resources, Horticulture/Water Wise Landscaping, Family and Consumer Sciences, and 4-H Youth Development). Required Documents 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 references with contact information to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile Document size may not exceed 10 MB. Advertised Salary Commensurate with qualifications and experience plus excellent benefits ADA The environment and physical requirements may change depending on the specific function of the work each department performs. 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. Additionally, indoor or outdoor work environments may include being confined or in narrow spaces for periods of time. The incumbent may also be exposed to loud noises or vibrations from equipment, and conditions that may affect the respiratory system, such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, and poor ventilation. Bending, crawling, and crouching may be required. 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. College/Department Highlights 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 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 https://careers-usu.icims.com/jobs/9613/staff-assistant-ii/job?in_iframe=1* Notice of Non-discrimination 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 or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law. 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