UU Student - Work Study

Details

Open Date 07/23/2026

Requisition Number PRN17266N

Job Title UU Student - Other

Working Title UU Student - Work Study

Career Progression Track SJ

Track Level

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Type Non Benefited Staff / Student

Temporary? No

Standard Hours per Week 14

Full Time or Part Time? Part Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

Flexible daytime hours. Office summer hours are 9:00am to 3:00pm, Monday through Thursday. Office hours increase in the fall. Hours will depend upon candidate availability. We work with your class schedule!

Is this a work study job? Yes

VP Area Academic Affairs

Department 02048 - Div of Public Affairs -Roll up

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range Will pay no less than 7.25

Close Date 10/23/2026

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

Job Summary

The School of Public Affairs ( SPA ) seeks a responsible, detail-oriented, and collaborative individual to provide general administrative and operational support to ensure the efficient day-to-day functioning of the SPA office and programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide front-line administrative support, including answering phones, responding to general inquiries, document preparation, mail distribution, and supply coordination

• Assist with routine communications (e.g., emails, newsletters, templates) and route complex inquiries appropriately

• Schedule appointments and coordinate meetings, including calendar management and logistical arrangements

• Perform data entry, data cleaning, and maintain accurate records in databases and spreadsheets

• Assist with document processing, internet research, and other clerical tasks as needed

• Coordinate logistics for meetings, events, and shared spaces (e.g., room scheduling, RSVPs)

• Provide on-site support for meeting and events, including those related to recruitment, community engagement, and professional networking

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

High school diploma or equivalency required. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences

University of Utah student (undergraduate or masters). Work-Study award preferred.

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.

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. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX ( OEO ). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page .

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