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Open Date 07/09/2026 Requisition Number PRN17212N Job Title Executive Secretary Working Title Executive Secretary Career Progression Track C Track Level FLSA Code Nonexempt Patient Sensitive Job Code? No Type Non Benefited Staff / Student Temporary? Yes Standard Hours per Week 14-19 Full Time or Part Time? Part Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary
During the summer, this position can work up to 40 hours each week. During fall/winter semesters, we are looking for employees that can work 3-4 hour shifts each day of the week.
Is this a work study job? No VP Area President Department 00658 - General Counsel Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range 16.00-17.50 Close Date 07/17/2026 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) Job Summary
The Office of General Counsel is looking to hire a part-time employee to cover the front desk during business hours. Employees will primarily answer phones, greet and direct clients as they come into the office, and other administrative support to the office. Student employees are allowed to work on homework during down times.
Responsibilities
| 1. Provides administrative support to supervisor or department.
Prepares correspondence, including composing routine letters and memos.
Schedules appointments and maintains supervisors or departments calendar.
Makes arrangements for meetings and conferences.
Establishes and maintains confidential files.
Orders and maintains supplies for department.
Provides additional general office support such as greeting and directing visitors, handling incoming calls and processing mail.
Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required
Nearly Continuously: Office environment.
Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required
Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.
Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.
Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). Four years full time secretarial experience or equivalency, word processing and spreadsheet software skills and demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills also required.
Knowledge of business writing preferred.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences
We are looking for employees that can work 3-4 hour shifts each day of the week.Student employees are allowed to work on homework during down times.
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.
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