Customer Service Specialist

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, UT

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Background Investigation, Code of Federal Regulations, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Customer Support/Service, Data Entry, Detail Oriented, Disability Accommodations, Employee Benefits, Financial Management, Flexible Spending Accounts, Government, Higher Education, Information Technology & Information Systems, Marketing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Organizational Skills, Team Player, Telephone Skills, Time Management, Tuition Fees, Tuition Reimbursement, Vision Plan, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Salt Lake City, UT
POSTED
Today

Details

Open Date 05/27/2026

Requisition Number PRN45187B

Job Title Customer Service Representatives

Working Title Customer Service Specialist

Career Progression Track S00

Track Level 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

7am-4pm, 7:30am-4:30pm, 8am-5pm

Monday – Friday, Hybrid

VP Area President

Department 01396 - my529

Location My529 Downtown SLC

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $22.50+ per hour depending on experience

Close Date 08/27/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

my529 is looking for an exceptional person to join our team as a full-time Customer Service Specialist!

About Us

my529 administers the State of Utah's 529 education savings plan and is consistently ranked as one of the best 529 plans in the nation. As a quasi-governmental agency, we mix the stability of government with a goal-driven business environment. Sound financial management and expanded marketing have created substantial growth over the last several years. Our team of over 70 employees has a clear vision of growth and the teamwork needed to support it. You can learn more about us atwww.my529.org.

What a Specialist Does

Specialists receive inbound calls and answer questions about 529 plans. If you're selected, we'll train you so you can answer with confidence. As a specialist you'll be making updates to accounts and writing letters to account owners, so you need to have basic computer skills and experience with programs such as Word and Excel.

You will also spend time entering data, including working with numbers, so you will need to have a keen eye for detail and accuracy. Because you'll be talking with account owners or others interested in our plan, you need to have excellent communication skills. As a member of our professional team, you will be joining a hard-working group that is serious about providing exceptional service to account owners.

Benefits:

We offer a competitive hourly wage plus benefits, including:

  • Health, Dental, Vision and Prescription Plans start on your first day of employment.

  • Flexible Spending Accounts

  • Excellent retirement plans (At no cost to you, we invest 14.2% of your annual salary into a retirement plan!)

  • Tuition reduction (50%) at the University of Utah after 6 months

  • Tuition reimbursement after 90 days for business related courses (approved by HR)

  • Free Trax and Frontrunner passes

  • Free covered parking pass

  • Generous paid time off and sick leave

  • 10 paid holidays

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

  • Receive inbound calls and answer questions about 529 plans.

  • Work with numbers to provide accurate financial information to my529 account holders.

  • Update account information and write letters to account owners.

  • Data entry and typing.

  • Provide exceptional customer service to my529 account holders.

  • Ability to complete all other tasks or projects assigned.

Customer Service Representative, I

Requires little to no related experience.

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

Job Code: SY1481

Grade: S10

Customer Service Representative, II

Requires at least 1 year of related experience.

This is an Intermediate Level position in the Support track.

Job Code: SY1482

Grade: S12

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).

Qualifications:

  • High School diploma or equivalent required, college degree preferred.

Skills:

  • Proficient with computers (intermediate skills, including typing and data entry)

  • Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel.

  • Keen eye for detail and accuracy.

  • Excellent communication skills.

  • Ability to complete all customer service needs in a timely manner.

Preferences

  • A college degree is preferred.

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.

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.

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As perUniversity 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.

About the Company

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University of Utah

The state’s oldest and largest institution of higher education, the University of Utah is the flagship university of the state. The University offers more than 100 undergraduate and 90 graduate degree programs to more than 31,000 students (23,500 undergraduate and 7,500 graduate). The University is noted for its high research profile, its diversity of ideas and people, its stunningly beautiful setting and the warmth, friendliness, and collegiality of its faculty staff, and students. Imagine yourself working in a collaborative, creative, respectful environment where everyone’s contribution is needed and appreciated – University of Utah!

COMPANY SIZE
1,500 to 1,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Education
FOUNDED
1850
WEBSITE
http://www.utah.edu/