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Office Administrators

University of Utah
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • $60,000–$72,700 Per Year
7 days ago

Job Description

Announcement

Details

Open Date 10/12/2026 Requisition Number PRN46458B Job Title Office Administrators Working Title Office Administrator III Career Progression Track P00 Track Level P2 - Developing FLSA Code Administrative Patient Sensitive Job Code? No Standard Hours per Week 40 Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary VP Area President Department 01260 - HCI General Admin Department Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range 60,000 to 72,700 Close Date 11/16/2026 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) Job Summary

Provides direct administrative support to the office of the Chief Executive Officer at Huntsman Cancer Institute. Must be able to manage multiple competing interests and priorities with strict discretion and finesse. Strong verbal and written communication skills are quintessential to internal stakeholders and the community at large. In addition, strong self-motivation, task prioritization, superb organizational skills, and a solution-oriented approach with a positive attitude are vital assets for this position.

Huntsman Cancer Institute is committed to cancer prevention, care, and survivorship for all communities within the area we serve - which includes Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming - with impact worldwide.

In your cover letter or during your interview process, we invite you to share how your professional experiences have prepared you to serve as a member of our team as we work to reduce the cancer burden experienced by all people and communities. This may include description of your prior experiences related to research, prevention, clinical care, community engagement/outreach, training, administration, or other areas relevant to Huntsman Cancer Institute's mission and this position.

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

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description:

  • Maintains exceptional level of professionalism and discretion in managing complex issues and interactions.
  • Resolves a variety of complex administrative problems for the institution leadership, faculty, staff, students, and the public entities.
  • Manages schedule and organizes active and complex calendar and travel logistics for HCI's Chief Academic Officer.
  • Office reception, greeting guests, and facilitating meeting transitions.
  • Provides administrative assistance for Chief Academic Officer of Huntsman Cancer Institute, including extensive meeting preparation, research and preparation of summary materials related to issues and events, travel itineraries, financial documentation.
  • Maintains record of office operations, executive office functions, and assists with the development and implementation of department policies.
  • Assists in planning and hosting visits of distinguished guests, tour groups, and events. Attends executive meetings as required, and documents meeting minutes.
  • Works collaboratively with the leadership offices at HCI and University of Utah, including senior leadership and employees on assigned projects, events, and other assignments including both leading and support roles.
  • Exempt position, requiring availability for the Chief Academic Officer during business hours and occasional evenings/weekends, as required.
  • Problem Solving
  • Incumbents use independent judgement in resolving various problems that involve faculty, staff, students and the general public. Must use judgement and discretion when advising others of the executive's view on policies and other issues. This position initiates and has input in the hiring and employment decisions related to subordinate staff.

Operational knowledge of Microsoft Office and related computer software including Outlook, Power Point, and Word/Excel. Proficiency in Mac and PC computers. Must successfully pass related skills test.

Incumbents in this position may be required to represent the executive at meetings and interact with individuals at the highest levels in public and private organizations on a local and national basis.

This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required

Nearly Continuously: Office environment.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

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, II: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences 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

  • Indicate your level of knowledge/expertise in finance/budgeting:

  • None

  • Minimal

  • Moderate

  • Extensive

  • Do you have previous work experience in a college/university environment?

  • Yes

  • No

  • Do you have any current relatives working in HCI?

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Numbers & Facts

LocationSalt Lake City, UT
IndustryEducation
Salary$60,000–$72,700 Per Year
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

  • Administrative Skillsunmatched
  • Budgetingunmatched
  • Cancerunmatched
  • Clinical Medicineunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Computer Softwareunmatched
  • Disability Accommodationsunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Employee Benefitsunmatched
  • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
  • Higher Educationunmatched
  • Human-Computer Interactionunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Logisticsunmatched
  • Meeting Minutesunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Microsoft Officeunmatched
  • Microsoft Outlookunmatched
  • Microsoft PowerPointunmatched
  • Microsoft Wordunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Policy Implementationunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Record Keepingunmatched
  • Schedule Developmentunmatched
  • Travel Planningunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

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