Academic Office Administrator - English & Writing

Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

URS retirement information

Job summary

University of Utah seeks an Administrative Professional to support the English and Writing & Rhetoric Studies departments. The role blends administrative coordination with transactional support and problem‑solving to enable day‑to‑day operations.

Working with department leadership and partners, you will help ensure accurate, responsive support across academic and operational activities. This is an in‑office, full‑time role based on campus in Salt Lake City.

Qualifications

• Experience providing broad administrative support across multiple units.
• Experience documenting processes or supporting process improvement efforts.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to build trust and maintain positive working relationships.
• Equivalency statements allow college credit for work experience.

Responsibilities

• Process reimbursements, honoraria, and travel for faculty, students, and guests.
• Support purchasing and reconciliation activities using university systems.
• Maintain organized records and assist with basic budget tracking.
• Prepare graduate student teaching offer letters and oversee personnel transactions.
• Coordinate with HR and payroll to ensure timely processing.
• Coordinate administrative aspects of faculty hiring and retention processes.
• Support office facility and maintenance requests and liaise with campus services.
• Assist with scholarship coordination and related administrative tasks.

Skills

Broad administrative support

Process documentation

Organization & prioritization

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalency

Tools

UShop

PCard

Job description

University of Utah seeks an Administrative Professional to support the English and Writing & Rhetoric Studies departments. The role blends administrative coordination with transactional support and problem‑solving to enable day‑to‑day operations.

Working with department leadership and partners, you will help ensure accurate, responsive support across academic and operational activities. This is an in‑office, full‑time role based on campus in Salt Lake City.