Executive Secretary

University of Utah   Salt Lake City, UT   Full-time     Administration / Clerical
Posted on April 10, 2024
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Announcement

Details

Open Date

04/09/2024

Requisition Number

PRN14709N

Job Title

Executive Secretary

Working Title

Executive Secretary

Job Grade

C

FLSA Code

Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code?

No

Type

Non Benefited Staff / Student

Temporary?

No

Standard Hours per Week

19

Full Time or Part Time?

Part Time

Shift

Day

Work Schedule Summary

During the summer, this position can work up to 40 hours each week. Or morning shifts (8-12) and afternoon (1-5) shifts are available if working part-time is preferred. During fall/winter semesters, we are looking for morning and afternoon shift employees.

Is this a work study job?

No

VP Area

President

Department

00658 - General Counsel

Location

Campus

City

Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment

External Posting

Pay Rate Range

15.00-17.50

Close Date

Job Summary

The Office of General Counsel is looking to hire a part-time employee to cover the front desk during business hours. Employees will primarily answer phones, greet and direct clients as they come into the office, and other administrative support to the office. Student employees are allowed to work on homework during down times.

Responsibilities

1. Provides administrative support to supervisor or department.
2. Prepares correspondence, including composing routine letters and memos.
3. Schedules appointments and maintains supervisors or departments calendar.
4. Makes arrangements for meetings and conferences.
5. Establishes and maintains confidential files.
6. Orders and maintains supplies for department.
7. Provides additional general office support such as greeting and directing visitors, handling incoming calls and processing mail.

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.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required
Nearly Continuously: Office environment.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required
Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.

Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.

Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). Four years full time secretarial experience or equivalency, word processing and spreadsheet software skills and demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills also required.

Knowledge of business writing preferred.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences

Our preference is for someone who will be able to continue to work this upcoming fall and winter semesters.

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 (801) 581-7447 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 (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 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 patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. 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.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and 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.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu

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Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
  1. * Do you have a High School Diploma, GED, or equivalency?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Please indicate your skill level in the use of Microsoft Word:
    • Basic
    • Intermediate
    • Advanced
  3. * Please indicate your skill level in the use of Microsoft Excel:
    • Basic
    • Intermediate
    • Advanced
  4. Do you have previous work experience in a college/university environment?
    • Yes
    • No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
Optional Documents
  1. Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 – Member Copy 4) – Veteran Only – Call 801.581.2169
  2. Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call 801.581.2169 after submission

University of Utah

Salt Lake City , UT