Office Services Clerks (Work-Study)

Utah; Salt Lake City, Northern (UT, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Utah is seeking Office Services Clerks (Work-Study) to support the Mechanical Engineering department on campus in Salt Lake City. The role involves filing, mail handling, and routine reporting to keep the Academic Advising Center organized.

The position begins Fall 2026 with a start date as early as August 18 and offers a 19‑hour workweek, day shifts, and on-campus employment as a student worker.

Qualifications

• Equivalency: 1 year of higher education may substitute for 1 year of related work experience.
• One year full-time customer service experience or equivalency; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Greets and assists visitors in person or over the telephone.
• Provides general office support for the Department of Mechanical Engineering Academic Advising Center.
• Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
• Receives, greets and directs visitors to appropriate person or office.
• Answers telephones, providing assistance and directing customers to the correct person or office.
• Processes and distributes mail.
• Creates and maintains files.
• Schedules appointments and arranges for meetings.
• Answers questions about the organization and associated activities.
• Assists with word processing, data entry and internet searches.
• Maintains office equipment; arranges for service calls.

Job description

Details

Open Date 08/17/2026

Requisition Number PRN17363N

Job Title Office Services Clerks

Working Title Office Services Clerks (Work-Study)

Career Progression Track S00

Track Level L1 - Entry Level Pro

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Type Non Benefited Staff / Student

Temporary? Yes

Standard Hours per Week 19 hours

Full Time or Part Time? Part Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

Hours between 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday

Is this a work study job? Yes

VP Area Academic Affairs

Department 00068 - Mechanical Engineering

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $14.00 per hour

Close Date 09/15/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) 08/31/2026

Job Summary

Perform a variety of clerical duties such as filing, record keeping, and copying. Distribute incoming, outgoing, and interdepartmental mail. Maintain and replenish office supplies. Compile standard reports.

Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu

Responsibilities

Greets and assists visitors in person or over the telephone. Provides general office

support for the Department of Mechanical Engineering Academic Advising Center.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of

the job as outlined in the position description.

Responsibilities

1. Receives, greets and directs visitors to appropriate person or office.
2. Answers telephones, providing assistance and directing customers to the correct person or office.

1. Processes and distributes mail.
2. Creates and maintains files.
3. Schedules appointments and arranges for meetings.
4. Answers questions about the organization and associated activities.
5. Assists with word processing, data entry and internet searches.
6. Maintains office equipment; arranges for service calls as needed.

This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive

inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees

assigned to the job.

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT : 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:

Office Services Clerk, I: Requires little to no related experience.

Preferences

• One year full-time customer service experience or equivalency, demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills also required.

Special Instructions Summary

This position will be for Fall 2026 semester, with a start date as early as August 18th

pending work study approval.

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.

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