Office Services Clerks

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Details

Open Date 08/17/2026 Requisition Number PRN17363N Job Title Office Services Clerks Working Title Office Services Clerks (Work-Study) Career Progression Track S00 Track Level L1 - Entry Level Pro FLSA Code Nonexempt Patient Sensitive Job Code? No Type Non Benefited Staff / Student Temporary? Yes Standard Hours per Week 19 hours Full Time or Part Time? Part Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary

Hours between 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday

Is this a work study job? Yes VP Area Academic Affairs Department 00068 - Mechanical Engineering Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range $14.00 per hour Close Date 09/15/2026 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) 08/31/2026 Job Summary

Perform a variety of clerical duties such as filing, record keeping, and copying. Distribute incoming, outgoing, and interdepartmental mail. Maintain and replenish office supplies. Compile standard reports.

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Responsibilities

Greets and assists visitors in person or over the telephone. Provides general office

support for the Department of Mechanical Engineering Academic Advising Center.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of

the job as outlined in the position description.

Responsibilities

1. Receives, greets and directs visitors to appropriate person or office.

2. Answers telephones, providing assistance and directing customers to the correct

person or office.

3. Processes and distributes mail.

4. Creates and maintains files.

5. Schedules appointments and arranges for meetings.

6. Answers questions about the organization and associated activities.

7. Assists with word processing, data entry and internet searches.

8. Maintains office equipment; arranges for service calls as needed.

This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive

inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees

assigned to the job.

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:

Office Services Clerk, I: Requires little to no related experience.

Preferences

• One year full-time customer service experience or equivalency, demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills also required.

Special Instructions Summary

This position will be for Fall 2026 semester, with a start date as early as August 18th

pending work study approval.

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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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

• How many months/years of clerical and/or customer service experience do you have?

• No experience

• Less than 6 months

• 6 months or more, but less than 1 year

• 1 year or more, but less than 3 years

• 3 years or more

• Please indicate your skill level in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.):

• Basic

• Intermediate

• Advanced

• Have you been awarded and have you accepted a Federal Work-Study Award for the current year? If no, do not submit this application.

• No

• Yes

• Have you read and do you agree to follow the work-study information and policy as stated in the Student Work-Study Handbook found on the Financial Aid and Scholarships website? (https://financialaid.utah.edu/types-of-aid/work-study/students/) If no, do not submit this application.

• No

• Yes

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter