Disability Resource Center Department Assistant

SUU; Cedar City (UT); On-site; USD 13,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Southern Utah University’s Disability Resource Center is seeking a Department Assistant to handle front desk operations, provide customer service, and perform essential administrative tasks. The role supports students, faculty, staff and the public via phone, email and in-person interactions within the Cedar City campus.

Responsibilities include scheduling, calendar management for faculty and students, general office duties, and confidential handling of information.

Qualifications

• Must be detail-oriented and able to work independently while completing assigned projects.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with strong phone etiquette.
• Friendly and kind; comfortable around people with disabilities.
• Must understand and respect confidentiality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service by greeting visitors, answering multi-line phones, and responding to emails in a timely and professional manner.
• Assist with scheduling appointments and managing calendars for faculty, staff and students.
• Perform general administrative duties such as photocopying, filing, scanning and data entry to maintain organized department records.
• Troubleshoot basic office equipment and technical issues.
• Handle inquiries and unexpected situations, providing timely and effective solutions to keep operations running smoothly.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive department and student information.
• Uphold professional standards of dress, conduct and behavior during high-traffic times.
• Prepare and maintain the integrity of accommodated exams.
• Other duties as assigned by the professional staff.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Customer service

Communication

Confidentiality

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Gmail

Google Docs

Job description

Disability Resource Center Department Assistant

#56869

Disability Services

Details:

• Category: On-Campus
• Openings: One
• Position Type: Student Hourly
• Posted on: November 3, 2026
• Work Hours: 10-12 hours per week
• Wage: $11/hr
• Location: Cedar City, UT

Description:

The Department Assistant provides essential support by handling front desk operations, customer service and administrative tasks within the department. This role focuses on assisting students, faculty, staff and the general public through phone, email and in-person interactions. The Disability Resource Center is looking for qualified individuals who will be responsible to help with the day-to-day operations of our office.

Responsibillities:

• Provide customer service by greeting visitors, answering multi-line phones, and responding to emails in a timely and professional manner
• Assist with scheduling appointments and managing calendars for faculty, staff and students
• Perform general administrative duties such as photocopying, filing, scanning and data entry to maintain organized department records
• Troubleshoot basic office equipment and technical issues
• Handle inquiries and unexpected situations, providing timely and effective solutions to keep operations running smoothly
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive department and student information
• Uphold professional standards of dress, conduct and behavior, especially during high-traffic or busy times
• Prepare and maintain the integrity of accommodated exams
• Other duties as assigned by the professional staff

We strive to prepare our student staff with the skills necessary for the workforce. Successful candidates will gain a working knowledge of office procedures and practices as well as disability accommodations.

Qualifications:

• Must be detail-oriented and able to work independently while completing assigned projects
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with strong phone etiquette
• Friendly and kind
• Comfortable being around people with disabilities
• Must be able to understand and respect confidentiality requirements
• Manages time well and punctual
• Self-starter and motivated to learn new skills
• Ability to function calmly in a fast-paced, busy environment with multiple phone lines and a steady flow of students and visitors including being reliable
• Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Gmail and Google Docs is preferred. Familiarity with department specific software is a plus

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