About the role#
The Program Assistant provides administrative support to help with the development and delivery of department programs. This is a part-time position requiring 19 hours per week. You will work in an office environment, primarily handling communication, data, and scheduling tasks to support staff and visitors.
What you'll do#
- Assist with program planning and implementation.
- Compile, sort, and organize data for database entry.
- Conduct program research and track trends to help determine future needs.
- Answer incoming calls, take messages, and transfer inquiries to the right person.
- Greet visitors and answer questions from students, staff, and program partners.
- Create and distribute program materials, forms, and general correspondence.
- Provide program-specific training as needed.
What you'll need#
- An Associate’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
- Two years of related professional experience.
- Proficiency with MS Office software.
- Strong communication and human relation skills.
- The ability to use logic and reasoning to prioritize your daily tasks.
- Database experience is preferred.
- A Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field, social science, science education, or science communication is preferred.
- Experience working with justice-impacted individuals or leading informal education for middle and high school students is a plus.
Location & details#
- This position is located on-site in Salt Lake City, Utah.
- The work schedule is Monday through Thursday, between 7 AM and 5 PM.
- This is a non-benefited, part-time role.
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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