Office Assistant - Work Study

Utah; Salt Lake City, Northern (UT, KY); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Utah is seeking an entry-level Office Assistant (Work Study) to support the Office of Orientation & Transition. This part-time role assists with general clerical tasks, phone and email handling, and guest reception to create a welcoming experience for undergraduate students and families on campus in Salt Lake City.

You will help with Utah Bound Orientation prep, database maintenance, and event support, while building positive relations with students and staff.

Qualifications

• Must be a current student at the University of Utah
• This job posting is available to University of Utah students who have been awarded a Federal Work-Study Award for the current year.

Responsibilities

• Perform general office duties, such as answering phones, reply to voicemails, greeting guests, managing email, and other clerical tasks.
• Act as a resource to new and returning students, parents, faculty, and staff.
• Assist in preparation for Utah Bound Orientation sessions, and have a formal understanding of Utah Bound Orientation Programs, including driving and parking instructions, campus locations, dates, schedule, etc.
• Maintain all databases for Orientation & Transition; Gather and assemble information for various events and reports.
• Foster positive working relationships with students, staff, faculty, and community and campus partners.
• Represent our office when needed during any programming our office sponsors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

Details

Open Date 09/22/2026

Requisition Number PRN17490N

Job Title UU Student - Admin/Clerical

Working Title Office Assistant - Work Study

Career Progression Track SJ

Track Level

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Type Non Benefited Staff / Student

Temporary? Yes

Standard Hours per Week 10

Full Time or Part Time? Part Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

Work Schedule:

Fall Semester -

• Tuesday’s: 8:00am to 10:30am & 3:00pm to 5:00pm
• Thursday’s: 8:00am to 10:30am
• Friday’s: 8:00am to 10:00am

Is this a work study job? No

VP Area Academic Affairs

Department 00845 - Orientation and Transition

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment Internal to the University

Pay Rate Range $13.50

Close Date 12/22/2026

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

Job Summary

The Office of Orientation & Transition has the primary focus of assisting new students and their families as they transition to the University through comprehensive programs that take place throughout the calendar year. To support these efforts, the Office of Orientation & Transition hires Office Assistants who play a vital role in the function of the day-to-day operation of the office as well as provide a positive and enthusiastic experience for all undergraduate students and their families.

This is an entry level position.

Responsibilities

• Perform general office duties, such as answering phones, reply to voicemails, greeting guests, managing email, and other clerical tasks.
• Act as a resource to new and returning students, parents, faculty, and staff.
• Assist in preparation for Utah Bound Orientation sessions, and have a formal understanding of Utah Bound Orientation Programs, including driving and parking instructions, campus locations, dates, schedule, etc.
• Maintain all databases for Orientation & Transition; Gather and assemble information for various events and reports.
• Foster positive working relationships with students, staff, faculty, and community and campus partners.
• Represent our office when needed during any programming our office sponsors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a current student at the University of Utah
• This job posting is available to University of Utah students who have been awarded a Federal Work-Study Award for the current year. Please login to CIS and go to the Finance/Financial Aid section to view your Financial Aid Status.

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 the:University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page.
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