Office Administrators

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 36,196 - 83,036; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. in Salt Lake City is seeking an Office Administrator to oversee front office operations and act as the main point of contact for the Office of the Chair. Responsibilities include managing the office budget, coordinating meetings, and ensuring smooth daily operations.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree and substantial related work experience. The position offers a full-time schedule with a range of expected pay between $36,196 and $83,036.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree and 6 years of related work experience.
• May substitute one year of higher education for one year of work experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee front office operations and act as main point of contact.
• Work with executives on planning and logistics of events.
• Coordinate meetings and conference calls.
• Manage office budget and negotiate with vendors.
• Ensure smooth operations in the daily office environment.
• Coordinate office maintenance and repair requests.
• Maintain relationships with vendors and internal departments.
• Perform additional office functions as needed.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

6 years of work experience or 4 with a master's

Job description

Office Administrators

Oversee general front office operations and act as main point of contact for the Office of the Chair. Work closely with executives and management on coordination of planning and logistics of department events. Coordinate and schedule internal/external meetings, and conference/video calls on behalf of leaders and the Department Chair. May be responsible for managing office budget and contract/price negotiations with vendors. Coordinate all aspects of the daily office environment including, but not limited to, office maintenance, ordering office supplies, and other duties to ensure the office operates smoothly and efficiently. Coordinate office equipment maintenance and initiate facility repair requests with building management and/or outside vendors. Act as the face of the office and develop and maintain relationships with building management services, vendors, caterers, and various internal departments and leaders. May perform other duties including accounting support, reception, facilities, maintenance, supply management, and various back office functions.

Responsibilities

1. Oversee general front office operations and act as main point of contact for the Office of the Chair.
2. Work closely with executives and management on coordination of planning and logistics of department events.
3. Coordinate and schedule internal/external meetings, and conference/video calls on behalf of leaders and the Department Chair.
4. Manage office budget and perform contract/price negotiations with vendors.
5. Coordinate all aspects of daily office environment, including office maintenance, ordering office supplies, and ensuring smooth operations.
6. Coordinate office equipment maintenance and initiate facility repair requests with building management and/or outside vendors.
7. Act as the face of the office and develop and maintain relationships with building management services, vendors, caterers, and internal departments.
8. Perform additional duties such as accounting support, reception, facilities, maintenance, supply management, and other back office functions.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) degree and 6 years of directly related work experience, or a master’s (or equivalency) degree and 4 years of directly related work experience. One year of higher education can be substituted for one year of directly related work experience.

Additional Details

Job Code: P22723

Grade: P15

Expected Pay Range: $36,196 to $83,036

Close Date: 6/30/2026

Work Schedule Summary: weekdays

Location: Campus

Full Time