Details Open Date 09/11/2026 Requisition Number

PRN46204B

Job Title Supervisor, Student Services Working Title Outreach and Communication Supervisor, Residency Admissions Processing Career Progression Track C Track Level FLSA Code Nonexempt Patient Sensitive Job Code? No Standard Hours per Week 40 Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary VP Area Academic Affairs Department 00295 - Office of Admissions Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range $19.25 Close Date 12/11/2026 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) Job Summary The U has seen increases in application numbers and incoming class size year-over-year with goals of continued growth. Additionally, the students and families we serve have varied questions, considerations, and needs as the U develops new academic programs, changes its scholarship structure, and recruits students from here in Utah, across the United States, and around the world. This has led to a higher need for customer support in the Residency for Tuition Purposes team with Admissions-Operations.

Daily Task supervision:

The Outreach and Communication Supervisor will serve as a member of the Residency leadership team alongside an Area Supervisor and the Residency Officer (team manager). This position supervises a small team of student clerks. All of this direct partnership and supervisory work is focused on improved communications across the board; improvements to how Residency communicates with the rest of the University of Utah, to how we communicate with clients.

Communications:

This position works directly with students, parents and both campus and community partners (in addition to the supervisory role on the team), and they will utilize the broad array of communication tools available for our use in order to accomplish this goal, our phone system, our website, published materials and handouts, Zoom, Microsoft Teams and Outlook, Slate (email and SMS ), as well as in-person presentations.

Hiring:

Participates with reviewing and interviewing applicants as needed in conjunction with the Residency Officer and Area Supervisor.

Customer Service:

Handles escalated inquiry or customer service needs, from students, campus partners, and staff, in conjunction with the Residency Officer and Area Supervisor. Responsibilities Supervising and training student clerks Arrange clerk staff scheduling, including in office/remote schedules, email inbox management, and phone schedules, all to maintain coverage Providing direct customer service as needed Understanding division practices, deadlines, and policies to help educate applicants, their families, and campus partners Tabling at Residency and/or campus events (e.g., bi-weekly Residency Q&A Zoom sessions online, periodic Residency virtual policy presentations, Utah Bound orientation, Discover the U, Choose the U, school recruiting and informational fairs, etc.) Collaborating with the Admissions Call Center and Enrollment Management Marketing & Communications team to ensure consistent messaging and customer support Tracking escalated phone calls/emails; resolving if possible and coordinating with upper management when necessary Serve as a resource to identify, research and resolve problems and complaints With the Residency Officer and Area Supervisor, address escalated cases and queries, including coordinating team projects to address emergent issues Develops email templates, Slate "snippets", and other communications as needed for customer service Participate in interviewing, hiring, and onboarding processes for new residency employees Maintain a set, pre-determined schedule of in-office days and remote work days. Scheduled in-office days must be maintained 3 days per week at a minimum (barring holidays/office closure); however, as workflow demands arise, more in-office scheduled days should be planned, up to and including 5 business days a week. This office-remote schedule will be planned in conjunction with the Residency Officer on a regular basis. Assist other areas as requested Other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications Five years of experience in a related field, with two of those years working as a supervisor, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for one year of related work experience); knowledge of related trade or department specific equipment, systems and procedures. Demonstrated organizational, human relations and effective communication skills are also required. Some areas of assignment may require additional experience, specific licensures or registrations. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description Preferences Preference will be given to candidates familiar with the admissions practices of the University of Utah 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. 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