Office Assistant; -Study
Listed on 2026-01-09
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Administrative/Clerical
Office Administrator/ Coordinator, Clerical, Education Administration, Healthcare Administration
Details
Open Date
Requisition Number PRN
16658N
Job Title Office Assistant
Working Title Office Assistant (Work-Study)
Career Progression Track B
Track Level
FLSA Code Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Type Non Benefited Staff / Student
Temporary? Yes
Standard Hours per Week 19
Full Time or Part Time? Part Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
M-F; 8-5pm
Is this a work study job? Yes
VP Area Academic Affairs
Department 00081 - College of Humanities-Dean
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $11.54 to $17.91
Close Date 04/05/2026
Job SummaryThe Office Assistant for the College of Humanities greets and assists visitors in person or over the telephone and provides general office support.
ResponsibilitiesReceives, 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 internet searches.
Maintains office equipment; arranges for service calls as needed.
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 requiredNearly Continuously:
Office environment.
Nearly Continuously:
Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.
Often:
Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.
Seldom:
Bending, reaching overhead.
This job posting is only available to University of Utah students who have been awarded a Federal Work-Study Award for the current 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.
High school diploma or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required. One year full-time customer service experience or equivalency, demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills also required.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences Special Instructions Summary Additional InformationThe 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 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 or or University Human Resource Management at 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 patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. 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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