Administrative Coordinator, Higher Education Operations & Events

Utah-Valley-University; Orem (UT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Utah Valley University’s Melisa Nellesen Center for Autism seeks an Administrative Assistant to support leadership and staff in coordinating programs, events, and essential business functions. The role involves budget support, facilities scheduling, records management, inventory oversight, and student staff supervision.

The successful candidate will gain experience across administrative and operational tasks in higher education, with opportunities for professional growth in a mission-driven

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited institution with a bachelor's degree related to the Summary of Duties.
• Alternatively, a combination of education and experience totaling four years.

Responsibilities

• Performs difficult and confidential administrative duties including correspondence, records, procurement, and facilities scheduling.
• Informs and coordinates events; handles communications and walk-in traffic; collaborates with MNCA staff.
• Performs financial activities such as new-hire paperwork, requisitions, travel, and budgeting support.
• Maintains inventory and organizes spaces; supervises student workers and office support.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Communication

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Associate degree + 2 years of related work experience

1 year of college coursework + 3 years of related work experience

2 years of college coursework + 2 years of related work experience

3 years of college coursework + 1 year of related work experience

4 years of related work experience

Tools

Banner9

ePAFs

NeoEd

Wolverine Marketplace

Job description

Utah Valley University’s Melisa Nellesen Center for Autism seeks an Administrative Assistant to support leadership and staff in coordinating programs, events, and essential business functions. The role involves budget support, facilities scheduling, records management, inventory oversight, and student staff supervision.

The successful candidate will gain experience across administrative and operational tasks in higher education, with opportunities for professional growth in a mission-driven