Special Events Coordinator Job Salt Lake City area,Utah USA,Administrative/Clerical

M-F (8:30am – 5:00pm w/ half hour lunch) Weekends, Holidays, and Major events

VP Area

VP Area President

Department

Department 00450 - Commuter Services - Operations

Location

Location Campus

City

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range

Pay Rate Range $21/hr

Close Date

Close Date 10/06/2026

Job Summary

Coordinates daily Special Events Parking efforts, processes Online requests forms, emails, and collaborates with other divisions with work orders. Acts as the main point of contact for event parking needs. Collaborates with direct supervisor(s) and other departmental leadership.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary point of contact to day to day event parking and transportation operations. Including online requests, emails and phone.

Prepare, organize, and maintain interdepartmental work orders.

Records, monitors, and verifies required data and information into information systems.

Scheduling for front line staff in support of event parking.

Prepares special reports when needed by either department or university administration.

Assist with onboarding and offboarding of Special Event staff.

Interdepartmental collaboration to ensure University & Commuter Services policy and Procedures are being met.

Other duties as assigned by manager.

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 related parking enforcement experience, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); a valid Utah’s Driver’s License; and demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills required.
Must be able to pass a background review.
This position has no responsibility for providing care to patients.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences

Strong organizational and time management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication.
Attention to detail and problem solving ability.
Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast paced environment.
Knowledge of Campus parking lots and buildings

Type

Special Instructions Summary

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 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 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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