Job Information
University of Utah TRIO Office Assistant - Work-Study in Salt Lake City, Utah
Details
Open Date 08/16/2024
Requisition Number PRN15142N
Job Title UU Student - Admin/Clerical
Working Title TRIO Office Assistant - Work-Study
Job Grade SJ
FLSA Code Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Type Non Benefited Staff / Student
Temporary? Yes
Standard Hours per Week 19
Full Time or Part Time? Part Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
- up to 20 hours between Monday and Friday from 8am to 5pm
Is this a work study job? Yes
VP Area Academic Affairs
Department 00785 - First Generation Programs
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $12.00 an hour
Close Date
Job Summary
The Office Assistant will work with the Administrative Manager within the TRIO Program to facilitate everyday administrative tasks. Office Assistants will greet incoming guests, answer phones, complete data entry, etc.
Program Overview
The TRIO Program at the University of Utah is an educational success program for first generation, low-income and students with disabilities who are seeking their first bachelor’s degree. TRIO serves qualified admitted students at the university and provides students with academic advising, tutoring, financial aid assistance, career exploration and course offerings in math, writing and first year experience (tuition free to those who qualify) as well as disburses $30,000 of scholarships to participants in the program each year. This program is funded by the US Department of Education, Office of Post-secondary Education.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
Greets & assists visitors in person or over the telephone.
Provides general office support.
Data entry duties & departmental media/marketing distribution for University.
Answers telephones, provides assistance, and directs students to the correct person or office.
Creates & distributes departmental marketing flyers, invitations, notices, etc.
Minimum Qualifications
This job posting is only available to University of Utah students who have been awarded a Federal Work-Study Award for the current year. Please login to CIS and go to the Finance/Financial Aid section to view your Financial Aid Status. If you have not received a Federal Work-Study Award, then do not complete and submit this application. Before hire, this employer will confirm that you have received a Federal Work-Study Award for the current year.
Preferences
Languages other than English.
Previous or current TRIO background.
Must be a current University of Utah student
Must have completed a minimum of two years of college and have a minimum 3.0 GPA .
Be a current TRIO - SSS Participant and be willing to be an active participant for the 2024-25 academic year.
Must be a responsible individual with good interpersonal skills who enjoys working with students from diverse economic, social, and cultural backgrounds.
Be willing to commit 15 hours per week.
Must be work-study eligible.
Benefits
Practical peer leadership, communication skills, and facilitation experience and development.
Develop and demonstrate personal qualities that are important to future employers, including commitment, responsibility, self-confidence, and teamwork.
Increased familiarity with campus resources and support systems.
Close working relationship with TRIO professional staff and network of TRIO peers.
A chance to make a difference!
$12 per hour starting wage.
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.
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 Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
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