Overview
The Program Assistant performs a combination of program-related and/or administrative functions that support community, social, instructional, and/or research programs; and/or coordinate people and events in support of the Center for Rural Economic Development and Emerging Technologies (CREDET). Visit credet.usu.edu for information about our programs and activity.
The selected candidate may choose to work work in any Utah county with a USU Extension office location, as the position supports a statewide program. This position is eligible for hybrid work within the state of Utah.
Responsibilities
- Provides support to administrators, faculty, 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, and 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, and the annual program report for publication.
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- 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 and/or special events.
- Records maintenance skills.
- Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering.
- Database management skills.
- Basic computer skills.
- Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials.
- Knowledge of communication principles, media, and marketing techniques.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential business data and personal information.
- Knowledge of University policies and procedures.
- Ability to take initiative and work without close supervision.
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 $20.00/hour ADA
Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. This position will require sitting for long periods, repetitive hand motions (such as typing), viewing computer monitors, and talking on the phone. It will also require collaborative problem solving, the self-discipline to work required hours, and be communicative about the work being done.
College/Department Highlights
CREDET envisions a thriving rural economy where education, opportunity, and innovation empower individuals, families, and communities to prosper without geographic limitations.
These are the immediate action areas where the Center concentrates its resources and programming to deliver measurable outcomes:
- Expand Digital Access and Literacy - Increase broadband adoption in rural Utah and deliver digital skills training that connects residents to remote work, telehealth, education, and commerce.
- Develop a Skilled and Resilient Workforce - Provide specialized training and micro-credentialing in knowledge work, aligning with Utah's targeted industries.
- Support Rural Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses - Offer mentoring, e-commerce technical assistance, and leadership development to grow new businesses, strengthen existing ones, and diversify rural economies.
- Build Community and Institutional Partnerships - Collaborate with local leaders, businesses, broadband providers, and statewide agencies to align resources and create shared outcomes.
- Measure, Share, and Scale Impact - Track results in broadband use, job placements, business growth, and education pathways. Share stories of success to secure investment and expand programs across Utah and beyond.
University Highlights
As Utah’s student-centered, land-grant research university, Utah State University expands opportunity and strengthens communities across the state through learning, discovery, extension, and engagement. Founded in 1888, USU now holds two Carnegie distinctions: R1 status for very high research activity and the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification. Its innovative research and scholarship is grounded in reciprocal partnerships with local, regional, and global communities, advancing knowledge and serving the public good across Utah, the nation, and the world. With over 50 world-class research facilities and the nation’s second-oldest undergraduate research program, USU prepares students to become active, civically engaged leaders who can address critical societal challenges.
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 in 16 sports, USU is a proud member of the Pac-12 Conference, which it joined July 1, 2026. The Aggies capped a historic final season in the Mountain West by capturing nine combined regular-season and tournament titles in 2025-26, with five teams advancing to postseason play. This tradition of excellence extends to the classroom, where 232 student-athletes earned academic honors, and to the community, where USU ranked second nationally in Division I service hours, with nine teams placing in the top 10 for community service.
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 it named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU.
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*updated 10/26
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*updated 08/2026