Sr. Administrative Assistant

Utah Valley University

Orem, UT

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$47,001–$55,296 Per Year
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Bookkeeping, Budget Management, Budgeting, Calendar Management, Channel Strategies, Communication Skills, Computer Software, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Dental Insurance, Documentation, Employee Assistance Plan, Executive Assistant Skills , Expense Reports, File Maintenance, Financial Transactions, Health Plan, Higher Education, Human Resources, Information Technology & Information Systems, Leadership, Mail Processing, Marketing Communications, Meeting Minutes, Microsoft Outlook, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Plan Meetings, Prepare Correspondence, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Program Evaluation, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Purchase Orders, Reconciliation, Record Keeping, Schedule Development, Spreadsheets, Strategic Planning, Team Player, Time Management, Transaction Processing/Management, Travel Planning, Tuition Fees, Vision Plan, Word Processing, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Orem, UT
POSTED
4 days ago

Sr. Administrative Assistant

Salary

$47,001.00 - $55,296.00 Annually

Location

Main Campus - Orem

Job Type

FT Nonexempt Salaried Staff

Job Number

FY2606158

Division

VP Academic Affairs

Opening Date

07/16/2026

Closing Date

7/26/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

Required Documents Needed to Apply

Resume

Applicant Support

1-855-524-5627

Support@schooljobs.com

  • Description
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Position Announcement

Join Utah Valley University and play a key role in supporting academic leadership at one of the state's largest and most dynamic institutions of higher education. As the Executive Assistant to the Associate Provost for Academic Programs, Assessment & Accreditation, you will serve as a trusted partner in advancing strategic initiatives that directly impact faculty, students, and the university community. This position offers the opportunity to work at the center of academic operations, coordinating high-priority projects, managing complex schedules and initiatives, and contributing to meaningful institutional goals in a professional and collaborative environment.

UVU is seeking a highly organized, proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced setting and values discretion, service, and excellence. In this role, you will provide executive-level support, oversee day-to-day administrative operations, and help ensure the successful execution of time-sensitive projects and initiatives. If you enjoy solving problems, building strong working relationships, and making a visible impact through meaningful work, this position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the success of university leadership while growing your career within a student-centered institution.

Summary of Responsibilities

  • Performs advanced and confidential administrative support duties for the Associate Provost for Academic Programs, Assessment and Accreditation, including arranging travel, composing correspondence, distributing meeting agendas, documenting and sharing meeting minutes, managing the Outlook calendar, organizing meetings, and processing transactions related to human resources.
  • Ensures administrative support for units or committees within the work portfolio that do not currently have administrative support.
  • Establishes, updates, and maintains pertinent files and website information relevant to the work portfolio.
  • Obtains factual information requiring knowledge of institutional policies and procedures of both assigned and work-related areas.
  • Maintains professional and technical knowledge.
  • Coordinates financial activities for the Associate Provost for Academic Programs, Assessment and Accreditation, including expense reporting, index tracking and reconciliation, reimbursements, requisitions, and purchase orders.
  • Assists with budget preparation and revisions. Handles incoming calls and walk-in traffic. Provides correct and accurate information to students, faculty and staff members, and external stakeholders.
  • Works in collaboration with other administrative support staff members in the Provost's Office to manage and perform functions that affect operations of the Provost's Office.
  • Provides task and project management support for a variety of activities, initiatives, and projects in the work portfolio.
  • Contributes to team efforts by researching and compiling information from different sources, preparing supportive materials, and monitoring progress for deadlines and deliverables.
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

Graduation from an accredited institution with a bachelors degree and one year of experience related to the Summary of Duties, OR an associates degree and three years of experience related to the Summary of Duties, OR any combination of education and/or experience totaling five years.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Knowledge

  • Knowledge of office methods, techniques, practices, and procedures, including bookkeeping and marketing communications.

  • Knowledge of the use of computers and computer software applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, databases, and presentations.

Skills

  • Skill in the use of computers and computer software applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, databases, and presentations.

  • Skill in interpersonal, problem-solving, and decision-making.

Abilities

  • Ability to perform a variety of administrative support and confidential duties with minimum supervision and with complete accuracy.

  • Ability to follow oral and written procedures and instructions.

  • Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.

  • Ability to meet and work with people of various backgrounds.

  • Ability to coordinate and assist in the preparation and monitoring of departmental financial transactions.

EEO Statement:

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Utah Valley University's dedication to exceptional care offers quality service and benefits to employees while staying committed to meeting the needs of a diverse workforce.

UVU is pleased to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that supports employees and their family's overall physical and mental health, protects their income in case of unforeseen illness and life events, and assists in building financial security for retirement and the future.

Highlights from Utah Valley University's benefits package include:

  • Medical network and plan options with low employee premiums
  • Employer HSA contribution for those that elect the university's High-Deductible Health Plan
  • Other tax advantage, reimbursement account options (i.e. Flexible Spending Account & Dependent Care)
  • Dental and vision plan options
  • Incentivized wellness program
  • Employer paid basic life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), and Long Term Disability (LTD) coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan with an employer contribution of 14.2% based on employee's compensation (100% vested on first day of full-time employment)
  • Undergraduate tuition remission benefit waiving up to 18 credit hours (each semester) for employees and their eligible dependents (spouses & children dependents unmarried and up to age 26)
  • Generous leave package which includes sick, vacation (staff only), and personal leave; 13 paid holidays; paid medical maternity and parental leave

For more information about the benefits offered, visit https://www.uvu.edu/peopleandculture/benefits.

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Do you have experience providing advanced and confidential administrative support to an executive, administrator, or senior leader, including calendar management, meeting coordination, travel arrangements, and correspondence preparation?

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Do you have experience coordinating financial and budget-related activities, such as expense reporting, reconciliations, reimbursements, requisitions, purchase orders, or budget tracking?

  • Yes
  • No

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Do you have experience managing multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines while providing administrative support in a fast-paced professional environment?

  • Yes
  • No

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Do you have experience maintaining records, files, websites, or other administrative information systems while ensuring accuracy and confidentiality?

  • Yes
  • No

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Do you have experience serving as a primary point of contact for customers, students, employees, or external stakeholders and providing accurate information and professional customer service?

  • Yes
  • No

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What is your highest level of education?

  • High School or equivalent
  • Associates
  • Bachelors
  • Masters
  • Ph.D.
  • Ph.D. (abd)
  • Juris Doctorate

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How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?

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Required Question

Employer Utah Valley University

Address 800 W. University Parkway

Orem, Utah, 84058

Phone Applicant Support 855-524-5627

Website http://www.uvu.edu

About the Company

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Utah Valley University

Utah Valley University was established in 1941 as Central Utah Vocational School (CUVS) with the primary function of providing war production training. CUVS was part of the Provo School District located in south Provo. The institution received a state appropriation in March 1945 of $50,000 to operate for the 1945-1947 biennium. In 1947, the school received funding as a permanent state institution. A new site for the school was acquired on University Avenue in Provo in 1948; in the 1952, the state appropriated funding for the first construction on that site. As enrollments grew, the state acquired over 185 acres in southwest Orem and the first building was completed in 1977. Today, the University’s facilities consist of a combined total of 412 acres with 50 buildings with campuses in Orem, Provo, and Heber City and property in Vineyard and at Thanksgiving Point in Lehi.

COMPANY SIZE
1,500 to 1,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Education
FOUNDED
1941
WEBSITE
http://www.uvu.edu/