About the role#
The Theatre Department is looking for a work-study student to join our office staff. You will work behind the scenes to help keep the department running smoothly. This role involves a variety of administrative tasks and requires someone who can handle multiple responsibilities at once.
What you'll do#
- Greet visitors and direct them to the appropriate person or office.
- Answer telephones and assist callers.
- Process and distribute mail.
- Create and maintain office files.
- Schedule appointments and arrange meetings.
- Answer questions about the department and its activities.
- Assist with word processing, data entry, and research tasks.
- Maintain office equipment and arrange for service calls when necessary.
- Manage new student files and room scheduling.
- Handle confidential information with care.
- Communicate with prospective students and university personnel.
- Assist students and visitors who come to the department.
- Help with extra projects as assigned.
What you'll need#
- You must have federal work-study funding for the current academic year.
- Previous office experience is required.
- A working knowledge of Microsoft Office is required.
- A high school diploma or equivalency is preferred.
- One year of full-time customer service experience or equivalent is preferred.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- A professional demeanor, dependability, and a good work ethic.
- You should be self-motivated and possess excellent customer service skills.
Location & details#
- This is an on-site position located in Salt Lake City, Utah.
- This is a part-time role with 5 to 20 hours per week.
- The work schedule is flexible between Monday and Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
About University of Utah
The University of Utah is a public research institution based in Salt Lake City. Founded in 1850, it serves as the state flagship university. The campus houses the only academic medical center in Utah. It maintains a large staff of over 12,000 employees.
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