Job Information
University of Utah Administrative Assistant in Salt Lake City, Utah
Details
Open Date 05/23/2024
Requisition Number PRN14867N
Job Title Administrative Assistant
Working Title Administrative Assistant
Job Grade D
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
Monday – Friday, business hours. Hybrid work arrangement are available.
Is this a work study job? No
VP Area U of U Health - Academics
Department 01501 - SOM Finance
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $17.00-$25.00/hourly
Close Date
Job Summary
The Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine ( SFESOM ) Dean’s Office Finance Unit serves as a centralized financial resource for 23 academic departments and provides financial operational support for more than 15 Dean’s Office units.
The Administrative Assistant is the first line of contact for SFESOM Dean’s Finance customers. Providing excellent customer service and office support is a major role of the position. In addition, the Administrative Assistant will be a key contact for purchasing-related questions and will be a purchaser for the SFESOM Dean’s Office. The position also helps maintain the collection, compilation, and data input of SFESOM Dean’s Office financial transactions, supports scheduling, and the budget process, and helps manage the collection, primary review, and document flow for SFESOM department documents.
Responsibilities
Provides excellent customer service and fosters a professional and approachable working atmosphere for all, including Dean’s Office staff/faculty, SFESOM departments, and Dean’s Finance team members.
Manages and coordinates Outlook Calendars for Vice Dean and finance managers.
Assists with the administration of and education about SFESOM and university policies and procedures.
Purchasing contact for SFESOM Dean’s Office, as well as a purchasing card holder.
Processes the collection, compilation, and entry of data for SFESOM Dean’s Office financial transactions.
Assists SFESOM Dean’s Office Units with financial documentation preparation.
Manages the collection, primary review, and document flow of SFESOM department documents.
Provides administrative support maintaining and ordering office supplies.
Provides additional project support as needed.
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
Associate degree in business or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) and three years full-time secretarial experience required. Demonstrated human relations and effective written and verbal communication skills required. Knowledge of basic bookkeeping practices and direct supervisory experience preferred.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
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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.
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