Administrative Assistants

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Open Date 09/11/2026 Requisition Number PRN46181B Job Title Administrative Assistants Working Title Administrative Assistants Career Progression Track S00 Track Level S3 - Skilled, S2 - Intermediate, S1 - Entry Level Support 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

Standard business hours. Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

VP Area Academic Affairs Department 00081 - College of Humanities-Dean Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range $21.00 - $25.00 Close Date 10/09/2026 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) 09/24/2026 Job Summary

The Second Language Teaching and Research Center (L2TReC) is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Program Assistant to support the administration, coordination, and federal grant initiatives of the nation's premier K-16 language education program. The position supports high-volume enrollment cycles, maintains learning management system content, assists with program communications and data tracking, and serves as a point of contact for students, parents, educators, and program partners.

The position is part of the College of Humanities' coordinated administrative services environment. While its primary assignment is L2TReC and the Bridge Program, the Program Assistant may provide administrative support across Cluster 4, including World Languages and Cultures and International and Area Studies, based on workload and operational needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with day-to-day program operations, implementation, and workflow coordination across various academic terms.
• Compile, sort, and organize data for entry into databases; assist with program research and prepare information used to assess program needs.
• Process multi-phase student enrollments, maintain and update Canvas blueprint courses, and process program drops and withdrawals.
• Create and update master Q&A databases, draft program correspondence, and assist in creating general program materials, forms, and documents.
• Serve as a point of contact for students, parents, high school instructors, Continuing Education coordinators, University departments, community members, and program partners; route complex questions to appropriate program staff.
• Respond to telephone, email, and in-person inquiries; provide information and explain established program procedures.
• Assist with preparing and delivering program-specific training and instructional materials for participants, students, instructors, and administrators.
• Audit website and enrollment materials for accuracy, run post-enrollment reports; and identify discrepancies and opportunities for process improvement.
• Provide administrative support to other Cluster 4 units as assigned, based on workload and operational priorities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Bridge Workload Expectations:

May - July: Focus on Canvas course preparation, pre-enrollment communications, web/registrar auditing, and Q&A database management.

July - October: Peak period processing and coordinating daily Bridge student enrollments, handling high-volume inquiries, and updating program status boards bi-weekly.

October - December: Run post-enrollment audits, confirm status reports with instructors, and manage late-stage communications or withdrawals.

January - April: Compile prior-year enrollment data, prepare reports, and assist program leadership with assessment of enrollment processes and outcomes.

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The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.

Responsibilities

Administrative Assistants, I

Perform a variety of administrative support duties for an individual, group, or department to ensure office operations run smoothly and efficiently. Create and maintain files, compile reports, and manage, store, and disseminate information, ensuring security and compliance of information. Assist in planning department activities, manage meeting calendars, and make travel arrangements. Track expenses, monitor and order supplies, and schedule maintenance repairs. Remain knowledgeable of group / department policies. May make contacts of a sensitive, complex, and confidential nature. May work for one or several department professionals, division heads, officers, or managers. Performs routine tasks as directed and under close supervision.

Requires little to no related experience.

This is an Entry-Level position in the Support track.

Administrative Assistants, II

Perform a variety of administrative support duties for an individual, group, or department to ensure office operations run smoothly and efficiently. Create and maintain files, compile reports, and manage, store, and disseminate information, ensuring security and compliance of information. Assist in planning department activities, manage meeting calendars, and make travel arrangements. Track expenses, monitor and order supplies, and schedule maintenance repairs. Remain knowledgeable of group / department policies. May make contacts of a sensitive, complex, and confidential nature. May work for one or several department professionals, division heads, officers, or managers. Completes routine tasks under moderate supervision.

Requires at least 1 year of related experience.

This is an Intermediate Level position in the Support track.

Administrative Assistants, III

Perform a variety of administrative support duties for an individual, group, or department to ensure office operations run smoothly and efficiently. Create and maintain files, compile reports, and manage, store, and disseminate information, ensuring security and compliance of information. Assist in planning department activities, manage meeting calendars, and make travel arrangements. Track expenses, monitor and order supplies, and schedule maintenance repairs. Remain knowledgeable of group / department policies. May make contacts of a sensitive, complex, and confidential nature. May work for one or several department professionals, division heads, officers, or managers. Completes assignments with little supervision. May assist less-experienced team members.

Requires 3+ years of related experience.

This is a Skilled Level position in the Support track.

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:

Administrative Assistants, I: Requires little to no related experience.

Administrative Assistants, II: Requires at least 1 year of related experience.

Administrative Assistants, III: Requires 3+ years of related experience.

Preferences

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing administrative, program, student, or educational support in a professional setting.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, including experience responding to questions and providing information to a variety of individuals and groups.
• Demonstrated ability to organize detailed work, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines during high-volume or cyclical periods.
• Proficiency with standard office technology, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and other administrative systems.
• Experience using a Learning Management System (LMS), such as Canvas, in an administrative, instructional, program support, or similar capacity.
• Experience maintaining records, tracking enrollment or program information, and preparing reports, correspondence, or other program materials.
• Experience supporting digital content, instructional or program materials, websites, or program communications.

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.

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.

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As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • What is your highest level of completed education?

• None

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

• Associate Degree

• Bachelor's Degree

• Master's Degree

• Doctorate Degree

• • How many years of related work experience do you have?

• Less than 2 years

• 2 years or more, but less than 4 years

• 4 years or more, but less than 6 years

• 6 years or more, but less than 8 years

• 8 years or more, but less than 10 years

• 10 years or more, but less than 12 years

• 12 years or more, but less than 14 years

• 14 years or more

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents