Student Orientation & Transition Office Assistant

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Utah, Office of Orientation & Transition, is seeking an Office Assistant to support day‑to‑day operations and provide a positive experience for undergraduate students and families. This entry level role offers exposure to orientation programs and campus operations.

You will handle phones, emails, greet guests, maintain databases, assist with Utah Bound Orientation, and collaborate with students, staff, and partners to ensure smooth events. Campus location in Salt Lake City, UT.

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

The University of Utah, Office of Orientation & Transition, is seeking an Office Assistant to support day‑to‑day operations and provide a positive experience for undergraduate students and families. This entry level role offers exposure to orientation programs and campus operations.

You will handle phones, emails, greet guests, maintain databases, assist with Utah Bound Orientation, and collaborate with students, staff, and partners to ensure smooth events. Campus location in Salt Lake City, UT.