Office Administrator III
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$55,000–$65,000 Per Year
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Accounting, Administrative Skills, Audiovisual, Brand Marketing (Branding), Budget Management, Contract Negotiation, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Facilities and Maintenance, Higher Education, Intuit Quickbooks, Logistics, Maintenance Services, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Office Equipment, Order Supplies, Property Maintenance, Property Management, Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations, Purchasing/Procurement, Technical Support, Vendor/Supplier Management, Webinar
LOCATION
Salt Lake City, UT
POSTED
11 days ago
Office Administrator III
Job Summary
University Marketing & Communications is seeking an Office Administrator to help support a team of around 60 full time staff and 15 interns. This department acts as an institutional agency for the University of Utah and works closely with the administration to promote branding consistency and enforcement, marketing and digital support for campus department needs, institutional communications and public relations, and oversees student experience events across campus.
Responsibilities
Oversee general office operations. Coordinate all aspects of the daily office environment including, but not limited to, office maintenance, ordering office supplies, and other duties to ensure the office operates smoothly and efficiently. Coordinate office equipment maintenance and initiate facility repair requests with building management and/or outside vendors. Work closely with executives and management on coordination of local culture and engagement initiatives including planning and logistics. Act as the face of the office and develop and maintain relationships with building management services, vendors, caterers, and various internal departments. Coordinate and schedule internal/external meetings, and conference/video calls on behalf of leaders. May be responsible for managing office budget and contract/price negotiations with vendors. May perform other duties including accounting, reception, payroll, facilities, maintenance, supply management, and various "back office" functions.
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).
Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:
Office Administrator, I: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master's (or equivalency) degree.
Office Administrator, II: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.
Office Administrator, III: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.
Office Administrator, IV: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience.
Office Administrator, V: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 10 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 8 years of directly related work experience.
Office Administrator, VI: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 12 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 10 years of directly related work experience.
Office Administrator, VII: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 14 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 12 years of directly related work experience.
Preferences
Current or former office administration experience supporting a university department or marketing team preferred. Knowledge and experience with Asana, QuickBooks, the university's payment and procurement systems, and general A/V tech support for Teams, Zoom, and Webinars is ideal but not required.
Special Instructions
Requisition Number: PRN44867B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Position will work 40 hours a week (8 AM to 5 PM – Five days a week). Some rare evenings, weekend dates, or special events may be required as needed but worked into a normal 40 hour schedule. This position is a hybrid position with at least three of the five days being in person at the office (possibly more as needed).
Department: 00339 - Marketing & Communications
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: 55000 to 65000
Close Date: 5/31/2026
Open Until Filled:
To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/200862
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