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UU Student - Admin/Clerical

University of Utah
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • $10–$15 Per Hour
24 days ago

Job Description

Announcement

Details

Open Date 09/17/2026 Requisition Number PRN17482N Job Title UU Student - Admin/Clerical Working Title Office Assistant Career Progression Track SJ Track Level FLSA Code Nonexempt Patient Sensitive Job Code? No Type Non Benefited Staff / Student Temporary? Yes Standard Hours per Week 5-20 Full Time or Part Time? Part Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary

Flexible hours during office hours Monday - Friday 8:30-5:00

Is this a work study job? Yes VP Area Academic Affairs Department 00079 - Theatre Department Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range $10-$15 Close Date 10/31/2026 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) Job Summary

We are looking for a work-study student to join our office staff and work behind-the-scenes to help keep our Theatre Department running smooth. Qualifications: MUST HAVE WORK-STUDY FUNDING FOR THE CURRENT ACADEMIC YEAR. Please login to CIS and go to the Finance/Financial Aid section to view your Financial Aid Status. If you have not received a Federal Work-Study Award, then do not complete and submit this application. Before hire, this employer will confirm that you have received a Federal Work-Study Award for the current year.

Responsibilities

  • Receives, greets and directs visitors to appropriate person or office.
  • Answers telephones, providing assistance and directing customers to the correct person or office.
  • Processes and distributes mail.
  • Creates and maintains files.
  • Schedules appointments and arranges for meetings.
  • Answers questions about the organization and associated activities.
  • Assists with word processing, data entry and research.
  • Maintains office equipment; arranges for service calls as needed.

Employee's will handle confidential information, new student files, room scheduling and extra projects as assigned. Employee will be responsible for a variety of assignments and must work well in a multi-tasking environment. Job will include correspondence with prospective students and University personnel and assisting students and visitors to the department.

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 Preferences

High school diploma or equivalency preferred. One year full-time customer service experience or equivalency, demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also preferred. Applicants must demonstrate the potential to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description Previous office experience and working knowledge of Microsoft Office are required. Good work ethic, dependability and professional demeanor are a must. Must have excellent organizational and communication skills, be self-motivated and must have excellent customer service skills.

Special Instructions Summary

This posting is closed and is no longer accepting applications.

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.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

  • Cover Letter
  • Resume

Optional Documents

  • Historical Only - Do Not Use - See Description for More Information - Appropriate discharge document (such as DD-2214) - Veteran Only
  • Historical Only - Do Not Use - See Document Description for More Information - Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only

Numbers & Facts

LocationSalt Lake City, UT
IndustryEducation
Salary$10–$15 Per Hour
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

  • Academic Affairsunmatched
  • Administrative Skillsunmatched
  • Background Investigationunmatched
  • Calendar Managementunmatched
  • Code of Federal Regulationsunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
  • Data Entryunmatched
  • Data Processingunmatched
  • Disability Accommodationsunmatched
  • Educational Administrationunmatched
  • Environmental Workunmatched
  • Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
  • File Maintenanceunmatched
  • Fundingunmatched
  • High School Diplomaunmatched
  • Mail Processingunmatched
  • Microsoft Officeunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Office Equipmentunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Plan Meetingsunmatched
  • Project Scheduleunmatched
  • Public Safetyunmatched
  • Telephone Skillsunmatched
  • Theaterunmatched
  • Word Processingunmatched

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