About the role
UU Student - Admissions Assistant
UU Student - Admissions Assistant
Salt Lake City, UTReqid: PRN17500N
Job Category: Nonexempt
Job Type: Part Time
Job Shift: Day
Details
Open Date 09/30/2026
Requisition Number PRN17500N
Job Title UU Student - Admin/Clerical
Working Title UU Student - Admissions 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
Monday – Friday (hours will vary depending on class schedule)
Is this a work study job? No
VP Area Academic Affairs
Department 00295 - Office of Admissions
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment Internal to the University
Pay Rate Range $14.00
Close Date 12/30/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
The Office of Admissions is seeking Admissions Assistants to staff our Admissions
Information / Call Center. Admissions Assistants are tasked with supporting in the recruitment
and success of our students by being the primary point of contact for incoming calls,
emails, letters and special requests related to recruitment and general questions of the
office. The ideal candidate will be able to speak enthusiastically about the University of
Utah from the view of a student, and is motivated to assist current and prospective
students.
Responsibilities
Answer phone calls and e-mails from current and prospective students/families
Assist recruitment staff with counselor correspondence
Other recruitment, clerical and office duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Must be a current University of Utah undergraduate student
Excellent customer service skills
Strong writing ability (may be asked to provide a writing sample)
Strong speaking/phone skills
Able to relay complex information to a variety of people
Professional appearance and demeanor
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and ability to learn new software systems
Ability to take initiative and work independently
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think creatively
Must have a GPA of 2.5 or better
Preferences
Experience and/or interest working in a customer service-related field
Experience and/or interest working in a call center environment
Commitment of 15-20 hours per week
Commit to full participation through at least August 2027 – students graduating before Fall 2027 are not eligible to apply.
Special Instructions Summary
Can start working in middle / end of October if available to begin training. Otherwise, the start date would be in early November.
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 athttps://oeo.utah.edu
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