Part-Time Programs Assistant – Undergraduate Advocacy

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Utah is seeking a Program Assistant to support the administration and development of department programs. This role assists with planning, data management, and materials distribution.

Responsibilities include coordinating program activities, entering and organizing data in databases, answering calls and visitor inquiries, preparing program materials, and collaborating with partners across departments to support ongoing initiatives.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent required; up to two years of related work experience can substitute.
• Two years of related experience, ability to prioritize tasks, and strong MS Office skills.
• Bachelor's degree in related field may be preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists with program planning and implementation.
• Compiles, sorts, and organizes data for entry into a database, distributes program information, and conducts program research.
• Answers telephones and gives information to callers, takes messages, or transfers calls to appropriate individuals.
• Greets visitors and communicates with customers, employees, and other individuals to answer questions, disseminate or explain information, and address complaints.
• Responds to queries from and coordinates activities with other departments, the community, and program partners.
• Assists in the creation and distribution of program materials, forms, and general correspondence.
• May track and report on current trends to determine future program needs.
• May provide program specific training.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

MS Office

Communication skills

Data entry

Customer service

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Database software

Job description

The University of Utah is seeking a Program Assistant to support the administration and development of department programs. This role assists with planning, data management, and materials distribution.

Responsibilities include coordinating program activities, entering and organizing data in databases, answering calls and visitor inquiries, preparing program materials, and collaborating with partners across departments to support ongoing initiatives.