Student Office Assistant

Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Utah's Chemical Engineering Department seeks a Student Office Assistant to support daily office operations, greet visitors, answer phones, check mail, and help with light cleaning and errands.

This part-time student role offers afternoon hours (2:00 PM–5:00 PM), about 15 hours per week, with some scheduling flexibility to fit class commitments; ideal for friendly, reliable, customer-service oriented students.

Qualifications

• Work approx 15 hours per week.
• Schedule is generally 2:00 PM–5:00 PM, Mon–Fri with some flexibility.
• Friendly, reliable and professional communication.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong communication

Professionalism

Independent work

Job description

Details

Open Date 10/01/2026

Requisition Number PRN17506N

Job Title UU Student - Admin/Clerical

Working Title Student 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 9-15

Full Time or Part Time? Part Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

2:00PM-5:00PM

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 11/13/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) 10/30/2026

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

Minimum Qualifications

This position is expected to work approximately 15 hours per week, generally from 2:00–5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Some flexibility in the specific workdays may be available based on the student’s class schedule and departmental needs.

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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