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Customer Service Representatives

University of Utah
  • Salt Lake City, UT
    2 days ago

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    Open Date 08/27/2026 Requisition Number PRN46030B Job Title Customer Service Representatives Working Title Customer Service Specialist Career Progression Track S00 Track Level S2 - Intermediate, S1 - Entry Level Support FLSA Code Nonexempt Patient Sensitive Job Code? No Standard Hours per Week 40 Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary

    7am-4pm, 7:30am-4:30pm, 8am-5pm

    Monday - Friday, Hybrid

    VP Area President Department 01396 - my529 Location My529 Downtown SLC City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range $22.50+ per hour depending on experience Close Date 10/21/2026 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) Job Summary

    my529 is looking for an exceptional person to join our team as a full-time Customer Service Specialist!

    About Us

    my529 is a nonprofit, self-supporting agency that administers a public trust. my529 is the State of Utah's 529 education savings plan and is consistently ranked as one of the best 529 plans in the nation. my529 mixes the stability of government with a goal-driven business environment. Sound financial management and expanded marketing have created substantial growth over the last several years. Our team of over 90 employees has a clear vision of growth and the teamwork needed to support it. You can learn more about us at www.my529.org.

    What a Specialist Does

    Specialists receive inbound calls and answer questions about 529 plans. If you're selected, we'll train you so you can answer with confidence. As a specialist you'll be making updates to accounts and writing letters to account owners, so you need to have basic computer skills and experience with programs such as Word and Excel.

    You will also spend time entering data, including working with numbers, so you will need to have a keen eye for detail and accuracy. Because you'll be talking with account owners or others interested in our plan, you need to have excellent communication skills. As a member of our professional team, you will be joining a hard-working group that is serious about providing exceptional service to account owners.

    Benefits:

    We offer a competitive hourly wage plus benefits, including:

    • Health, Dental, Vision and Prescription Plans start on your first day of employment.
    • Flexible Spending Accounts
    • Excellent retirement plans (At no cost to you, we invest 14.2% of your annual salary into a retirement plan!)
    • Tuition reduction (50%) at the University of Utah after 6 months
    • Tuition reimbursement after 6 months for business related courses (approved by HR)
    • Free Trax and Frontrunner passes
    • Free covered parking pass
    • Generous paid time off and sick leave
    • 10 paid holidays

    Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu

    The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.

    Responsibilities

    • Receive inbound calls and answer questions about 529 plans.
    • Work with numbers to provide accurate financial information to my529 account holders.
    • Update account information and write letters to account owners.
    • Data entry and typing.
    • Provide exceptional customer service to my529 account holders.
    • Ability to complete all other tasks or projects assigned.

    Minimum Qualifications

    EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

    Qualifications:

    Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:

    Customer Service Representative, I: Requires little to no related experience.

    Customer Service Representative, II: Requires at least 1 year of related experience.

    Skills:

    • Proficient with computers (intermediate skills, including typing and data entry)
    • Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel.
    • Keen eye for detail and accuracy.
    • Excellent communication skills.
    • Ability to complete all customer service needs in a timely manner.

    Preferences

    • A college degree.
    • Prior experience working in a financial services, finance-related, or higher education setting.
    • Prior customer service experience working directly with customers or over the phone.

    Type Benefited Staff Special Instructions Summary Additional Information

    The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

    This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

    The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

    Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

    Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

    To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page.

    Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu

    https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/ This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.

    As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.

    Posting Specific Questions

    Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

      • What is your highest level of completed education?
    • None

    • High School Diploma or Equivalent

    • Associate Degree

    • Bachelor's Degree

    • Master's Degree

    • Doctorate Degree

      • How many years of related work experience do you have?
    • Less than 2 years

    • 2 years or more, but less than 4 years

    • 4 years or more, but less than 6 years

    • 6 years or more, but less than 8 years

    • 8 years or more, but less than 10 years

    • 10 years or more, but less than 12 years

    • 12 years or more, but less than 14 years

    • 14 years or more

    • Do you live within or are you willing to relocate to within commuting distance of the my529 Main Office in Salt Lake City prior to start of employment?

    • Yes

    • No

    • How many years of experience do you have working in a financial services, finance-related, or higher education setting?

    • Less than 2 years

    • 2 years or more, but less than 4 years

    • 4 years or more, but less than 6 years

    • 6 or more years

    • How many years of experience do you have interfacing directly with customers over the phone and in person?

    • Less than 2

    • More than 2 but less than 5

    • More than 5

    Applicant Documents

    Required Documents

    • Resume

    Optional Documents

    • Cover Letter

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSalt Lake City, UT
    IndustryEducation
    Company Size1,500 to 1,999 employees
    Year Founded1850
    Websitehttp://www.utah.edu/

    About Company

    The state’s oldest and largest institution of higher education, the University of Utah is the flagship university of the state. The University offers more than 100 undergraduate and 90 graduate degree programs to more than 31,000 students (23,500 undergraduate and 7,500 graduate). The University is noted for its high research profile, its diversity of ideas and people, its stunningly beautiful setting and the warmth, friendliness, and collegiality of its faculty staff, and students. Imagine yourself working in a collaborative, creative, respectful environment where everyone’s contribution is needed and appreciated – University of Utah!

    Skills

    • Background Investigationunmatched
    • Budgetingunmatched
    • Code of Federal Regulationsunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Computer Skillsunmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Data Entryunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Disability Accommodationsunmatched
    • Employee Benefitsunmatched
    • Financeunmatched
    • Financial Managementunmatched
    • Financial Servicesunmatched
    • Governmentunmatched
    • Higher Educationunmatched
    • Information Technology & Information Systemsunmatched
    • Marketingunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Microsoft Wordunmatched
    • Nonprofitunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Public Administrationunmatched
    • Public Safetyunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Telephone Skillsunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Tuition Reimbursementunmatched
    • Typingunmatched
    • University/School Policiesunmatched
    • Vision Planunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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