Special Projects Assistant

Special Projects Assistant University of Utah Health - 4.1 Salt Lake City, UT Job Details Part-time $15.50 an hour 7 hours ago Benefits Retirement plan Qualifications Customer inquiry handling Full Job Description Details Open Date 05/19/2026 Requisition Number

PRN17077N

Job Title UU Student - Admin/Clerical Working Title Special Projects Assistant Career Progression Track SJ Track Level 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 Flexible schedule based on student availability, primarily Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend shifts as needed. Is this a work study job? No VP Area Academic Affairs Department 01541 - Office for Global Engagement Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range 15.50 Close Date 05/27/2026 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) Job Summary This position provides administrative support for the Office for Global Engagement and assists with the development of specific department programs. The preferred applicant will have excellent written and verbal communication abilities, be self-motivated, professional, and have a service-minded mentality to help bring OGE's vision and mission forward. In addition to general office support, this position will have direct responsibilities toward implementing the following special projects:

ADA Compliance Initiative:

Reviewing, editing, and updating digital materials to comply with federal accessibility guidelines and regulations.

Travel insurance support:

assist with the registration verification of university employees in the travel insurance database.

Hosting:

Prepare for and receive delegations of international visitors. Responsibilities Perform usability and accessibility checks of communication and program material Identify and update inaccessible content, elements, and tools in digital course materials Assist in developing accessibility training materials and videos Greets visitors and communicates with customers, employees, and other individuals to answer questions, disseminate or explain information, and address complaints. Responds to queries from and coordinates activities with other departments, the community, and program partners. Assists in the creation and distribution of program materials, forms, and general correspondence. Compiles, sorts, and organizes data for entry into a database. Provides administrative support to front desk. Support front desk administrative responsibilities, including but not limited to: responding to calls and emails, scheduling appointments, and updating contact sheets and reports. Professionally interact with students, staff, faculty, and visitors. Report to supervisors for assignments. Respond to requests in a timely manner. Meet all assigned deadlines within a flexible working schedule. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Preferences Current University of Utah student One year of computer operations experience Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite Familiarity with Windows, Mac, tablets, and mobile devices Experience with Canvas LMS as a student or instructor Effective communication skills Attention to detail Experience learning and using new software Organization and time management skills Ability to perform the essential job functions as outlined above. 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 . Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.

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