Administrative Assistant

Title: PS Administrative Assistant

Location: Salt Lake City United States

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Open Date 02/11/2026 Requisition Number PRN44256B Job Title PS Administrative Assistant Working Title PS Administrative Assistant Career Progression Track D Track Level FLSA Code Nonexempt Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes Standard Hours per Week 40 Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary

M-F

hybrid model with 3 days in office and 2 days remote.

VP Area U of U Health - Academics Department 00261 - Otolaryngology Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range 15.19 to 28.08 

Provides complex administrative support for department management. Coordinates and oversees the work of support staff.

Responsibilities

Job Functions

1. Assists department with business planning and goal setting.

2. Assists with the development of department budgets.

3. Schedules, plans and coordinates work actions of support staff.

4. Maintains budget records, such as reconciling accounts and preparing expenditure statements.

5. Collects, organizes and analyzes data for specialized reports.

6. Coordinates the collection and preparation of operating reports.

7. Assists with the implementation of department and University policies and procedures.

8. Provides administrative support to upper level department management by scheduling appointments, coordinating meetings and conferences and maintaining and ordering office supplies.

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 Conditions

Nearly continuously: office environment

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.

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

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

Preferences Type Benefited Staff 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 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.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah 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 Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page

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As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have a related Associate's degree or equivalency? (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education)

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have three or more years of clerical/administrative experience?

• Yes

• No

• Indicate your level of expertise in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)

• Basic

• Intermediate

• Advanced

• Do you have previous work experience in a college/university environment?

• Yes

• No

• How many years of supervisory experience do you have?

• No experience

• Less than 1 year

• 1 year or more, but less than 2 years

• 2 year or more, but less than 4 years

• 4 years or more