What are the responsibilities and job description for the UU Student - Admin/Clerical position at University of Utah Health?
Details
Open Date 04/01/2026
Requisition Number PRN16907N
Job Title UU Student - Admin/Clerical
Working Title UU Student - Admin/Clerical
Career Progression Track SJ
Track Level S2 - Intermediate, S1 - Entry Level Support
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
Mondays through Fridays, as aligned with academic schedule. This is able to be reviewed on a semesterly basis.
Is this a work study job? No
VP Area Academic Affairs
Department 00065 - Elect & Computer Engineering
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $15.00 to $16.00 per hour
Close Date 07/01/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) 04/10/2026
Job Summary
The Electrical and Computer Engineering ( ECE ) Department in the John and Marcia Price College of Engineering is seeking a talented individual to join our team as a part-time clerical/admin office assistant.
This position provides support for the department and assists with the overall administration and development of specific department programs. The preferred applicant will have excellent written and verbal communication abilities, be self-motivated, professional, and have a service-minded mentality to help bring ECE’s vision and mission forward.
About our Team
- As a student-focused organization, it is the mission of the John and Marcia Price College of Engineering to prepare students for leadership positions and professional practice in academia, industry, and government; to improve the productivity, health, safety, and enjoyment of human life through leading-edge research; and to stimulate and grow the economy by providing qualified engineering professionals and by transferring the technologies developed in Price College of Engineering research to the private sector.
Office Culture
- We have a highly collaborative office on the University of Utah campus. Employees have access to a full kitchen, and you have access to the Starley Cafe located in the Warnock Engineering Building for affordable and easy lunch options. We offer several opportunities to engage and get to know your co-workers. Dress code is relaxed business/casual—we want you to be comfortable.
Responsibilities
Answers telephones and gives information to callers, takes messages, or transfers calls to appropriate individuals.
Greets visitors and communicates with customers, employees, and other individuals to answer questions, disseminate or explain information, and address complaints.
Responds to queries from and coordinates activities with other departments, the community, and program partners.
Assists in the creation and distribution of program materials, forms, and general correspondence.
Compiles, sorts, and organizes data for entry into a database, distributes program information, and conducts program research. Provides administrative support to several departmental faculty committees.
Other duties as assigned.
Problem Solving
Employees in this position are expected to become familiar with the department’s policies and procedures and have working knowledge of University and department organizations and procedures in order to answer and assist staff and visitors. Employees are also expected to demonstrate sensitivity to others’ needs while being understanding and helpful on the job.
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
Preferences
Mid to high level of experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
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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Salary : $15 - $16