Clerical​/Events Support Specialist

Standard Hours per Week 20 hours per week (potentially more some weeks)

Full Time or Part Time? Part Time

Shift Variable

Work Schedule Summary

20 hours or more a week depending on time of year, various hours for Stadium & Arena Events; weekdays, nights, Saturdays, Sundays, and some holidays.

Is this a work study job? No

VP Area President

Department

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $16.00/h

Close Date 05/02/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

The position is for a part-time Event Services, Event, and Venue Support staff. The position will work at University of Utah Athletic events and special events held at Rice-Eccles Stadium and the Jon M. Huntsman Center. It is a customer service type position and will involve working with large groups of people. Hours vary from week to week depending on number of events scheduled.

Hours will include weekdays, nights, Saturdays, Sundays, and some holidays. Position reports to Check-In Manager but may be asked to assist other members of Stadium and Arena administration with a variety of tasks as needed.

Responsibilities

Responsible for assisting in check-in of staffing for football games, basketball games and gymnastics meets as well as special events held at Rice-Eccles Stadium or the Huntsman Center such as concerts, motor sports and festivals. Greet all staff coming to work events at the Stadium and Arena. Obtain proper information and distribute proper credentials to allow staff to sign-in and gain access into the event.

Enforce all policies and safety restrictions of the Stadium and University of Utah form other light duties as needed including support assistance to administration staff as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

One year customer service or related experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); demonstrated human relations and effective communications skills; and basic computer skills 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 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  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.

The 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.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and 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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