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Open Date 10/29/2026 Requisition Number PRN17567N Job Title UU Student - Labor Working Title Student Event Manager Career Progression Track SJ Track Level FLSA Code Nonexempt Patient Sensitive Job Code? No Type Non Benefited Staff / Student Temporary? No Standard Hours per Week 16 Full Time or Part Time? Part Time Shift Variable Work Schedule Summary

Day and weekend shifts

Is this a work study job? No VP Area President Department 00318 - University Union (Day Staff) Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range $14.00/hr Close Date 01/29/2027 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) Job Summary

The A. Ray Olpin Student Union is hiring for the role of Event Manager. This role will provide the Student Union team with a variety of services, including the scheduling of event reservation requests, coordinating and implementing all arrangements for the Union's events and meetings, setting up equipment and furnishings for events, and managing audiovisual (AV) technology during events.

Responsibilities

• Receive telephone, in-person, and online requests for event reservations and make appropriate arrangements
• Answer emails within one business day, communicate with Chartwells Dining Services daily, process credit card transactions, print setup worksheets, finalize setup details, and attend weekly meetings.
• Inspect building and all room setups throughout the day to ensure that cleaning and setup have been completed before events
• Become familiar with setups, takedowns, and all Union equipment
• Be a resident expert on AV equipment, including but not limited to projectors, speakers, microphones, mixers, and lights
• Work AV during events, including occasional evening or weekend events
• Assist crew as needed with setups, takedowns, trash, tables, chairs, linens, etc
• Other miscellaneous tasks as assigned

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: hearing, listening, walking.

Often: Bending, reaching overhead, and twisting.

Seldom: Lifting - up to 50 pounds, kneeling, squatting.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a U Student
• Able to lift speakers and equipment that weighs around 20-50 lbs
• Must be an efficient and productive worker with an ability to react quickly under pressure
• AV background not required but favorable especially in sound and speaker systems
• Working cellphone that you can be contacted on

Preferences 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.

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Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Are you a current student of the University of Utah?
• Yes
• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter