UU Student - Admin/Clerical

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

Job summary

University of Utah is seeking a UU Student - Admin/Clerical to support the Department of Mechanical Engineering on campus in Salt Lake City. The role is part-time (up to 19 hours/week), daytime shifts, and pays $13-$15 per hour.

This student position offers flexible hours to fit class schedules and may include a background check. Responsibilities include greeting visitors, answering phones, scheduling meetings, and assisting the administrative team.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with computer is needed. Willingness to learn new skills will be highly valued. Mechanical Engineering student preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Receives, greets and directs visitors to appropriate person or office.
• Answers telephones, providing assistance and directing inquiries.
• Schedules appointments and arranges for meetings.
• Answers questions about the organization and associated activities.
• Assists other administrative staff.

Skills

Computer familiarity

Job description

Details

Open Date 10/21/2026

Requisition Number PRN17541N

Job Title UU Student - Admin/Clerical

Working Title UU Student - Admin/Clerical

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 Up to 19

Full Time or Part Time? Part Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

Hours preferred in the window of 10:00am-2:00pm M-F.

Working hours are flexible and will can be adapted to fit class schedule.

Is this a work study job? No

VP Area Academic Affairs

Department 00068 - Mechanical Engineering

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $13-$15 per hour

Close Date 11/04/2026

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

Job Summary

This is a position for a current student to assist with various duties throughout the Department of Mechanical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Receives, greets and directs visitors to appropriate person or office.

• Answers telephones, providing assistance and directing inquiries.

• Schedules appointments and arranges for meetings.

• Answers questions about the organization and associated activities.

• Assists other administrative staff.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferences

Familiarity with computer is needed. Willingness to learn new skills will be highly valued. Mechanical Engineering student preferred but not required.

Special Instructions Summary

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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