Administrative Assistant for Music and Theatre Arts, Dance and Digital Film

Administrative Assistant for Music and Theatre Arts, Dance and Digital Film

Salary

$36,500.00 Annually

Location

Main Campus - 225 S University Ave, St. George 84770, UT

Job Type

Full-Time Staff

Job Number

26CLS869-1

Division

College of the Arts

Department

Theatre, Dance & Digital Film

Opening Date

05/21/2026

Closing Date

6/7/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

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Position Announcement

Provide administrative support to the Music and Theatre, Dance & Digital Film department chairs, program coordinators/directors, department faculty, and support staff within the College of the Arts. Supervise part-time department staff and coordinate part-time payroll transactions within the departments, as well as serving as the office manager and receptionist for the Eccles Fine Art Center. Additional information about the departments and program offerings can be found online at https://music.utahtech.edu/,https://theatrearts.utahtech.edu/, https://dance.utahtech.edu/, andhttps://film.utahtech.edu/.

Responsibilities

• Records management, including organizing, recording, and distributing minutes from department meetings. Aid in scheduling and planning college events including set up, swag orders, and catering needs. Preparing and tracking contracted service forms, purchase requisitions, and other University forms and processes.
• Greet the public and visitors to the Eccles Fine Arts Center offices, answer phones, take messages, distribute mail, and direct students/visitors to the appropriate areas/offices on campus. Maintain proficiency in use of University database systems, such as Banner, Argos Reporting, Event Management Software/Systems, Personnel Action Forms, InDesign, etc.
• Maintain and oversee equipment and supplies for department(s), including troubleshooting copier/printer and computer problems. Schedule piano tuning with campus and tuner for coordinating events in the Eccles Concert Hall. Submit work orders and key requests as needed.
• Oversee payroll processing from initial paperwork to timely submission of hours worked for various P/T personnel, to include marching band students, staff accompanists, music recording technicians, file cage workers, etc.
• Request reservations for faculty, students, departmental, and special events using EMS software program, coordinating continually with the Central Scheduling office personnel. Assist in processing event sponsorship forms for various sponsored events. In conjunction with the Associate Dean, maintain and deconflict the current academic year (plus three years out) with the College of the Arts (COTA) Calendar of Events. Enter events from this calendar into EMS following guidelines provided from Central Scheduling.
• Provide guidance to faculty on classroom door schedules and syllabus requirements. Create door schedules for each semester, once finalized; collect all syllabi for each semester and upload by department into the University repository.
• Prepare Music Department programs for all concerts and recitals. Prepare Theatre programs for productions. Post program content on YouTube for livestream audience. Forward PDF files of all programs to ASCAP at the end of each semester.
• Oversee the general appearance of the Eccles to ensure a clean, professional appearance by taking care of items left from building use, submitting work orders to repair normal wear and tear, keeping bulletin boards current, and create content updates with IT for the Eccles lobby TV monitors, displaying announcements and current events.
• Maintain COTA deposit information, including received payments for various items (choir dresses, accompanist fees), preparing deposits according to Business Services guidelines, and submitting receipts quarterly to COTA accountant for reconciliation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED with some college coursework and/or a post-secondary certificate required; Associates or Bachelors degree preferred.
• Two years office experience required; experience working in higher education preferred.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with staff, faculty, students, and community members.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Good working knowledge of financial recordkeeping and administrative support procedures.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously with faculty, staff, and students, while remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient, with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Knowledge of professional office practices, procedures, and equipment including office machines, inventory, and ordering supplies.
• Good working knowledge of computer software such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Desktop Publishing, internet, basic website maintenance, and email; knowledge of University operating systems such as Banner, Argos, EMS software, etc. preferred.
• Ability to appropriately represent the University and department in exercising good human relations skills.

Supplemental Information

POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Full-time overtime-exempt executive staff position. Annual salary of $36,500, with a desired start date of July/August 2026. Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date; includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, employee assistance and wellness programs, retirement plan contributions, and undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents, as well as paid holidays in addition to sick and vacation leave accruals. See https://humanresources.utahtech.edu/employee-benefits/ under "Benefits Summary" for more details.

ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Application review begins June 8, 2026. Submit application materials (including resume contents and contact information for three professional references) and upload a cover letter electronically.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: Utah Tech University is an open, comprehensive, polytechnic institution, committed to exceptional student learning and success that has adopted an instructional approach of "active learning. active life." and a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered. Established in 1911 as a community college and in 2013 as a state university, our University is located in picturesque southwestern Utah, approximately 120 miles northeast of Las Vegas. The area is renowned for its red rocks, desert climate, over 300 days of sunshine annually, and featuring easy access to world-class outdoor recreational opportunities. Click here to learn more about the University.

Utah Tech University is a fast-growing Utah public institution of higher education, with more than 13,000 students. We offer over 250 programs, including doctoral, masters, bachelors, associates, certificates, endorsements, minors, and/or emphases. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied, and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered, who bring new ideas, possess values and career aspirations aligned with the University's mission and vision, and are inspired to build a premier open, comprehensive, polytechnic university.

Utah Tech employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must provide employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Utah Tech is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at hr@utahtech.edu or 435-652-7500.

Utah Tech University does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex (including sex discrimination and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, disability status, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, military status, veteran status, or other bases protected by applicable law in employment, treatment, admission, access to educational programs and activities, or other University benefits or services. For more information or contact information, please visit https://titleix.utahtech.edu/reporting-discrimination/.

For important information regarding academics, campus safety, student services, employment laws, and other regulatory requirements, visit Utah Tech University's Right-to-Know https://utahtech.edu/right-to-know/ and Clery Act https://police.utahtech.edu/clery-act websites.

Click here to visit https://humanresources.utahtech.edu/employee-benefits/ to learn more about the wonderful benefits available to you as a Utah Tech employee!

Highlights from Utah Techs benefits package include:

• 14.2% retirement contribution, paid 100% by the employer (no match required), vested on day 1 of full-time employment;
• Regular undergraduate tuition waiver (paid at 100%) for employee, spouse, and unmarried dependent children to take courses at Utah Tech;
• Full medical, dental, and vision plans, with low employee-paid premiums, that begins on day 1 of full-time employment;
• Flexible Spending Accounts or Health Savings Accounts available;
• Employer-paid basic life insurance & disability insurance coverage from day 1 of full-time employment;
• Generous staff leave accruals, plus 12 paid holidays per calendar year.

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The following attachments are required to apply for this position. The size limit on a single attachment is 5 MB. You may attach up to 10 attachments. If you do not submit all of the required documents, your application may not receive full consideration. You will not be able to edit or add to your application once it has been submitted. Cover Letter Resume Contact information (including email) for three professional references Have you uploaded these documents?

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Do you currently have at least two years of experience as listed in the job announcement?

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Do you currently have a High School Diploma/equivalent GED, plus some college coursework, as required in the job posting?

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Employer Utah Tech University

Address Human Resources

225 S. University Avenue

St. George, Utah, 84770

Phone 435-652-4520

Website http://humanresources.utahtech.edu