Events Support Specialist

University of Utah Health; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 22,923,000 - 25,486,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Utah Athletics is seeking a part-time Event Services, Event, and Venue Support staff to work at Rice-Eccles Stadium and the Jon M. Huntsman Center. The role focuses on customer service and assisting in check-in, credentialing, and event operations during football, basketball, gymnastics, concerts, and other events.

Hours vary by schedule, with weekdays, nights, weekends and some holidays. Shifts are driven by events; the position reports to the Check-In Manager and supports

Qualifications

• One year customer service or related experience or equivalency.
• Demonstrated human relations and effective communications skills.
• Basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Check-in staff for events such as football games, basketball games, gymnastics meets and other events.
• Greet staff, verify information, and distribute credentials to authorize event access.
• Enforce policies and safety restrictions at events and assist administration as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Details

Open Date 09/18/2026

Requisition Number PRN17484N

Job Title Clerical/Events Support Specialist

Working Title Events Support Specialist

Career Progression Track B

Track Level

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Type Non Benefited Staff / Student

Temporary? No

Standard Hours per Week 20 hours per week (potentially more some weeks)

Full Time or Part Time? Part Time

Shift Variable

Work Schedule Summary

20 hours or more a week depending on time of year, various hours for Stadium & Arena Events; weekdays,nights, Saturdays, Sundays, and some holidays.

Is this a work study job? No

VP Area President

Department 00842 - Rice-Eccles Stadium

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $16.00/h

Close Date 12/18/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

The position is for a part-time Event Services, Event, and Venue Support staff.The position will work at University of Utah Athletic events and special events held at Rice-Eccles Stadium and the Jon M. Huntsman Center . It is a customer service type position and will involve working with large groups of people. Hours vary from week to week depending on number of events scheduled. Hours willinclude weekdays, nights, Saturdays, Sundays, and some holidays. Position reports to Check-In Manager but may be asked to assist other members of Stadium and Arena administration with a variety of tasks as needed.

Responsibilities

Responsible for assisting in check-in of staffing for football games, basketball games and gymnastics meets as well as special events held at Rice-Eccles Stadium or the Huntsman Center such as concerts, motor sports and festivals. Greet all staff coming to work events at the Stadium and Arena. Obtain proper to information and distribute proper credentials to allow staff to sign-in and gain access into the event. Enforce all policies and safety restrictions of the Stadium and University of Utah at events. Perform other light duties as needed including support assistance to administration staff as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

One year customer service or related experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); demonstrated human relations and effective communications skills; and basic computer skills required.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences

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 [phone] 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 [phone] or [phone] or University Human Resource Management at [phone] 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 possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

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.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah 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 veteran’s 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 Title IX ( OEO ). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at:University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page.
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