Conference Set-Up Staff Assistant

Details

Open Date 08/25/2026

Requisition Number PRN
17419N

Job Title Office Assistant

Working Title Conference Set-Up Staff Assistant

Career Progression Track B

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Type Non Benefited Staff / Student

Temporary? No

Standard Hours per Week 10 - 15 hours per week

Full Time or Part Time? Part Time

Shift Variable

Work Schedule Summary Variable hours Monday - Sunday 6:00a - 11:30pm

Is this a work study job? No

VP Area President

Department 01116 - Conference Services

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $15.00

Close Date 09/30/2026

Job Summary

Part-time opening for individuals with strong customer service and the availability to work a variable schedule. Will perform a variety of duties in support of groups using the Conference Center, including greeting groups; setting up tables, chairs, catering, and AV for groups; and performing a variety of other client support and administrative duties.

• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and change the course of action quickly, being flexible.

• Positive attitude and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

• Provide outstanding guest service.

• Sets up tables, chairs, catering, and AV for groups using the Conference Center.

• Assist conference attendees and coordinators by answering questions, ensuring group's needs are met (extra tables, chairs, etc.)

• Use BEO's (banquet event order) when setting up for groups & uses banquet event orders to ensure the client's needs are met.

• Assists clients with AV equipment and other needs on-site.

• Attends scheduled staff meetings.

• Other duties as assigned by supervisor and/or manager

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.

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.

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.

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