Administrative Assistant

This position includes a variety of activities focused on supporting the Rocky Mountain Center for Occupational and Environmental Health (RMCOEH), which is breaking ground as Utahs first officially designated multi-university partnership between the University of Utah and Weber State University. The ideal candidate will have a broad skill set at their disposal to provide complex administrative support for both University of Utah and Weber State faculty, staff, and student needs, thus advancing RMCOEH and its mission. RMCOEH is located in downtown Salt Lake City. This position requires in-office work. Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary, first contact for the Center answering phones and covering the front desk. This position will answer basic questions, triage phone calls coming through on the main line and assisting visitors.

• Provides administrative support to upper-level Center leadership by scheduling appointments, coordinating meetings/conferences. Prepares and distributes meeting agendas and minutes.

• Coordinate purchase and payment of supplies, services, and other expenses.

• Works closely with Finance team to maintains budget records, such as reconciling PCard records, deposits, and journal transfers.

• Assists with various HR needs, like posting open positions and paperwork related to hiring and terminating employees.

• Helps to plan and execute events like board meetings, retreats, and other Center meetings.

• Assists the Center with business planning and goal setting.

• Ensures the implementation of and adherence to Center, University and grant policies and procedures.

This position is responsible for solving office problems such as payroll or accounts payable issues, solving staff, faculty and student problems or directing them to someone who can. Plans and expedites the flow of work while ensuring the smooth operation of the office there might be frequent interruptions and changes in priorities. 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 Conditions Nearly continuously: office environment 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 Associate degree in business or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) and three years full-time secretarial experience required. Demonstrated human relations and effective written and verbal communication skills required. Knowledge of basic bookkeeping practices and direct supervisory experience preferred. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description. Preferences Previous University of Utah experience preferred. Type Benefited Staff 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 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 veterans 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 Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinators office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/ Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu

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Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a related Associates degree or equivalency? (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education)
  • Yes
  • No

• * Do you have three or more years of clerical/administrative experience?
  • Yes
  • No

• Indicate your level of expertise in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
  • Basic
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced

• Do you have previous work experience in a college/university environment?
  • Yes
  • No

Applicant Documents Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter

• Historical Only - Do Not Use - See Document Description for More Information - Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only

• Historical Only - Do Not Use - See Description for More Information - Appropriate discharge document (such as DD-2214) - Veteran Only

Open Date 03/14/2025 Requisition Number PRN41426B Job Title Administrative Assistant Working Title Administrative Assistant Job Grade D FLSA Code Nonexempt Patient Sensitive Job Code? No Standard Hours per Week 40 hours Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary VP Area U of U Health - Academics Department 02010 - RMCOEH Center Location Other City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range 15.19 to 21.63 DOE Close Date 06/13/2025 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Information :

• Company : University of Utah
• Position : Administrative Assistant
• Location : Salt Lake City, UT
• Country : US