Retail Operations Coordinator

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, UT

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$16.50–$17 Per Hour
SKILLS
Academic Affairs, Communication Skills, Customer Experience, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Disability Accommodations, Educational Administration, Leadership, Operations Management, Organizational Skills, Patient Care, People Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Procurement Management, Retail Operations, Retail Sales, Sales, Sales Support, Time Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Salt Lake City, UT
POSTED
4 days ago

Announcement

Details

Open Date 07/13/2026 Requisition Number PRN17201N Job Title Retail Operations Coordinator Working Title Guest & Member Experience Team Senior Associate Career Progression Track B Track Level FLSA Code Nonexempt Patient Sensitive Job Code? No Type Non Benefited Staff / Student Temporary? No Standard Hours per Week 19 Full Time or Part Time? Part Time Shift Variable Work Schedule Summary

Your schedule will vary from week to week and may include morning, afternoon, or evening (Wednesdays only) shifts, that are 4hrs to 8hrs long. You must have at least 20 hours per week of availability, including either Saturday, Sunday, or both

Is this a work study job? No VP Area Academic Affairs Department 00018 - Utah Museum of Natl Hist Oper Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range 16.50 to 17.00 Close Date 07/20/2026 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) Job Summary

This position is responsible for assisting the Guest & Member Experience GMET Specialists in ensuring outstanding guest service and effective operations of the Welcome Desk, Info Desk, Reception Desk and Museum galleries. Individuals will use leadership skills in this position to model exceptional customer service, train hosts, and perform as a GMET Member and Admissions Coordinator when needed.

Responsibilities

The Guest & Member Experience Team Senior Associate will be responsible for:

  • Serving as an example for GMET Associate
  • Answering the main phone and membership lines to answer questions, forward calls and inquiries to the correct department, and help resolve customer service requests Ensure safety of NHMU by managing arriving visitors.
  • Train incoming GMET Associates
  • Fill in as a GMET Associate as needed
  • Fill in as a GMET Sales Coordinator as needed doing duties such as, supporting membership sales, conducting ticket and audio guide transactions, provide details of upcoming programs.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

Three years of retail sales experience with one year of experience supervising employees and buying merchandise; and demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills required. Associate's degree in Business, or a related field, or two years of related college work along with the above experience requirements or equivalency (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education) is preferred. This position is not responsible for providing patient care.

Preferences

IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS:

  • Written and oral communication skills
  • Problem solving
  • Adaptability/handle pressure well
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Likes to meet new people
  • Skilled in situation de-escalation

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.

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

  • Cover Letter
  • Resume

Optional Documents

  • Letter of Recommendation 1
  • List of References

About the Company

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University of Utah

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!

COMPANY SIZE
1,500 to 1,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Education
FOUNDED
1850
WEBSITE
http://www.utah.edu/