Office Assistant

Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); In loco; USD 21.000 - 23.000; Part-time

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The University of Utah is seeking an Office Assistant in the Chemical Engineering Department. This student employee role supports daily office operations by greeting visitors, answering phones, checking and distributing mail, light cleaning, and running errands on campus.

The ideal candidate is friendly, reliable, and able to communicate clearly with students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Work hours are 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Monday through Friday, totaling 19 hours per week on a non-benefited,

Competenze

• Strong communication skills and professional conduct required.

Mansioni

• Greeting and assisting visitors
• Answering phone calls
• Checking and distributing mail
• Light cleaning/tidying
• Running errands on campus

Conoscenze

Communication skills

Professionalism

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Details

Open Date 11/10/2026

Requisition Number PRN17582N

Job Title UU Student - Admin/Clerical

Working Title Office Assistant

Career Progression Track SJ

Track Level

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Type Non Benefited Staff / Student

Temporary? No

Standard Hours per Week 19

Full Time or Part Time? Part Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

8:00 AM-12:00 PM, Monday-Friday

Is this a work study job? No

VP Area Academic Affairs

Department 00055 - Chemical Engineering

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range 15.00-17.00/hr

Close Date 12/07/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) 11/23/2026

Job Summary

Office Assistant

The Office Assistant provides welcoming, dependable support for the Chemical Engineering Department’s daily office operations. This student employee will greet and assist visitors, answer incoming phone calls, check and distribute mail, complete light cleaning and organization tasks, and run occasional errands on campus. The ideal candidate is friendly, reliable, and communicates clearly and professionally with students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Greeting and assisting visitors
• Answering phone calls
• Checking and distributing mail
• Light cleaning/tidying
• Running errands on campus

Preferences

Preferred qualifications include strong communication skills, professionalism, and the ability to work independently while providing excellent customer service.

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.

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