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Open Date 05/05/2026 Requisition Number PRN17023N Job Title UU Student - Other Working Title UU Student - work study Career Progression Track SJ Track Level FLSA Code Nonexempt Patient Sensitive Job Code? No Type Non Benefited Staff / Student Temporary? No Standard Hours per Week 14 Full Time or Part Time? Part Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary
Flexible daytime hours. Office summer hours are 9:00am to 3:00pm, Monday through Thursday. Office hours increase in the fall. Hours will depend upon candidate availability. We work with your class schedule!
Is this a work study job? Yes VP Area Academic Affairs Department 02048 - Div of Public Affairs -Roll up Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range $15-$20 Close Date 06/30/2026 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) 05/18/2026 Job Summary
The School of Public Affairs (SPA) seeks a responsible, detail-oriented, and collaborative individual to provide general administrative and operational support to ensure the efficient day-to-day functioning of the SPA office and programs.
Responsibilities
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
Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.
Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.
Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalency required. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences
University of Utah student (undergraduate or masters). Work-Study award preferred.
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.
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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!