Program Assistant III - Davis County

Requisition ID: 2025-8813

of Openings: 1

Location: US-UT

Category: Administrative/Clerical

Position Type: Benefited Full-Time

Job Classification: Non-Exempt

College: Extension

Department: County Operations Reporting and Eval

Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits

Overview

Utah State University Extension Davis County is seeking an assistant (Program Assistant III) for the 4-H, Equine Assisted Services, and Davis Agricultural Heritage Center programs. This is an in-office position that works with other departments and administrative assistants in a team approach to accomplishing common goals. This position reports to the County Director and is supervised by the 4-H Program Coordinator.

Responsibilities

• Provides support to administrators, faculty, academic, and/or research staff.

• Performs office management duties, including scheduling, filing, preparing paperwork, ordering supplies, and/or managing inventories.

• Represents the department/program in a positive manner with students, staff, faculty, and the community.

• Seeks ways to improve efficiency of services and develops processes to streamline procedures.

• Maintains and creates website content.

• Writes, edits, and coordinates the development of promotional materials, educational materials, training manuals, newsletters, and/or brochures.

• Advises students, customers, or members of the general public about program specific requirements, regulations, services, etc.

• Coordinates program/department activities including, conferences and events.

• Recruits students to program and process and manage applications for review.

• Trains and guides student and/or part-time employees.

• Provides training, instruction, and/or consultation to students, faculty, and/or staff in the use of specialized services.

• Serves as the liaison between administration, faculty, students who are participating in the program, and/or community members who serve as mentors.

• Provides support in program compliance activities.

• Assists in preparing monthly budget reports.

• Support and assist county 4-H Program Coordinator in planning, organizing, and providing support for public events.

• Support and assist Equine Assisted Services Faculty member as requested with equine services programming.

• Assist Davis Agricultural Heritage Center Manager as requested with assistance for financial requests and payments.

• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

   

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Four years of experience; or an associate degree/technical training plus two years of experience; or a bachelor's degree is required.

• Willingness to work as a team member in accomplishing common goals.

• Understanding of/or willingness to learn the university system.

• Strong work ethic.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Field specific knowledge, skills, and abilities as described in recruitment notice.

• Ability to make routine decisions.

• Skilled in creative problem solving.

• Skilled with basic office equipment, including printers, copiers, and telephone systems.

• Ability to coordinate and organize meetings... 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, nationa l 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).