Academic Department Administrative Assistant & Budget Support

University of Utah Health; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health is seeking a PS Administrative Assistant in the Infectious Disease department. The role provides complex administrative support to department management, coordinates staff work and supports budgeting activities.

The position requires an associate degree in business or equivalent, plus several years of secretarial experience and strong communication skills. This is a full-time, day-shift role located on campus in Salt Lake City.

Qualifications

• Must have demonstrated human relations and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of basic bookkeeping practices.
• Direct supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists department with business planning and goal setting.
• Helps with development of department budgets.
• Schedules, plans and coordinates work actions of support staff.
• Maintains budget records, such as reconciling accounts and preparing expenditure statements.
• Collects, organizes and analyzes data for specialized reports.
• Coordinates the collection and preparation of operating reports.
• Assists with implementation of department and University policies and procedures.
• Provides administrative support to upper level department management by scheduling appointments, coordinating meetings and maintaining office supplies.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Bookkeeping basics

Education

Associate degree in business or equivalent

Job description

University of Utah Health is seeking a PS Administrative Assistant in the Infectious Disease department. The role provides complex administrative support to department management, coordinates staff work and supports budgeting activities.

The position requires an associate degree in business or equivalent, plus several years of secretarial experience and strong communication skills. This is a full-time, day-shift role located on campus in Salt Lake City.