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Program Assistant III

Utah State University
Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits
United States, Utah, Logan
Feb 15, 2026
Program Assistant III Requisition ID: 2026-9932 # of Openings: 1 Location: US-UT-Logan Category: Other Position Type: Benefited Full-Time Job Classification: Non-Exempt College: Quinney College of Agric & Nat Res Department: Plants Soils & Climate Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits Overview Utah State University's Center for Water Efficient Landscaping (CWEL) is a research and outreach center with a mission to improve the efficient use of water for landscape irrigation in the state of Utah. CWEL's specific goals include conducting research on water requirements of ornamental plants and turfgrasses, the effects of short and long-term drought on landscapes, the development and use of drought tolerant plants, and characterization of community-wide landscape water demand and use patterns. The Center's outreach and education programs provide expertise and information to statewide Extension offices, the green industry, water purveyors/institutions, and the general public. CWEL achieves these goals through collaboration with federal, state, and local agencies as well as Utah's green industry. More information on the center can be found at https://extension.usu.edu/cwel/. Responsibilities Contribute to writing Extension fact sheets, creating educational videos and editing books and online materials to educate clientele groups about landscape water use efficiency. Create and promote CWEL's content through social media, website, networking, presentations and booths at conferences. Work with Extension and University marketing to ensure that information is accessible, informative, and relevant. Create and order marketing materials for conferences and events. Assist with scheduling Water Checks for Program participants during the summer months. Coordinate with Program administrator and employees. Assist with creating flyers for webinar registration, emailing stakeholders and hosting practice sessions for education webinars. Edits videos and upload them to YouTube and the CWEL website. Update webinar webpage and YouTube playlist. Help organize events, tours and meetings as needed for professional groups (Utah Public Gardens, Field Days). Coordinate with faculty to compile information and layout for CWEL annual report. Assist faculty and graduate students with field research as needed including seeding, plant propagation, and data collection. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Six years of related work experience; or an associate degree/technical training plus four years of related work experience; or a bachelor's degree in a business field plus two years of related work experience is required. Horticulture knowledge and interest or experience in low-water landscaping. Presenting to practitioner groups on CWEL-related topics. Experience with communicating and promoting programs through social media platforms such as YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and X. Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in related field. Web design experience including OU campus and basic HTML. Teaching experience in horticulture and/or landscape design. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilites: Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work with little supervision and be a self-starter. Graphic design skills including Canva, Photoshop, InDesign or other design software. 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" Three professional references with contact information to be entered at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application Document size may not exceed 10 MB. Advertised Salary Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits ADA Employees typically work in an office environment and are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes. However, in certain instances employees are expected to work outdoors and may not be protected from weather conditions. Employees could be exposed to hazardous chemicals. Employees may be seated for extended lengths of time and often use repetitive hand motions (such as typing). Bending and stooping is occasionally required. Ability to work outside in the elements on occasion to help with field and greenhouse research projects. Employees nearly continuously listen, hear, and talk. 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 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 (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu . updated 12/2025 https://careers-usu.icims.com/jobs/9932/program-assistant-iii/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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