<p>Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job</p> <p>Announcement</p> <p>Details</p> <p>Open Date 05/14/2026 Requisition Number PRN45054B Job Title Administrative Assistants Working Title Administrative Assistant Career Progression Track S00 Track Level S4 - Highly Skilled, S3 - Skilled, S2 - Intermediate FLSA Code Nonexempt Patient Sensitive Job Code? No Standard Hours per Week 40.00 Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary</p> <p>weekdays</p> <p>VP Area U of U Health - Academics Department 00913 - Pediatric Surgery Development Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range $12.62 to $30.00 Close Date 05/25/2026 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) Job Summary</p> <p>Provides complex administrative support to a busy Pediatric Surgery practice with 14 surgeons practicing at 3 locations. Provides administrative support to a group of surgeons within the division and oversight and management of the surgeons' administrative and academic activities. This position will also be responsible for the management and creation of the division's call schedule for all of surgeons' and other providers that rotate in our division for the call and clinical assignments/duties. Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills are critical to this position.</p> <p>This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule (telecommuting & in-office) after successful completion of probationary period.</p> <p>Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu</p> <p>The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <p>This position will also be responsible for the management and creation of the division's call schedule for all of surgeons' and other providers that rotate in our division for the call and clinical assignments/duties. Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills are critical to this position.</p> <p>Assists with physician recruitment, faculty appointments, credentialing and the Retention, Promotion and Tenure process.</p> <p>Types and proofs correspondence, memoranda, reports and related materials.</p> <p>Provides additional general office support such as answering phones and responding to calls, filing copying and ordering office supplies.</p> <p>Administrative responsibilities for assisting, maintaining and monitoring accuracy for the Division's operating budget and capital budget.</p> <p>Assists with the preparation of the Divisional budget.</p> <p>Manages accounts payable including preparation of travel reimbursements forms credit card purchasing, processing invoices through ePR and Ushop, reconciliation of monthly management reports including reviewing expenses and accounting documents for accuracy.</p> <p>Problem-solving</p> <p>This position is responsible for planning and expediting the flow of work while ensuring the smooth operation of the office under the pressure of frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.</p> <p>The incumbent works independently in the initiation and follow-through of departmental programs. However, coordination is required with faculty members and other contacts on a regular basis.</p> <p>Problems faced by this incumbent include balancing all of the details and tasks associated with coordinating complex programs. This involves ensuring fiscal and academic records are accurate and meet university and federal regulations. The incumbent must meet crucial deadlines for national organizations.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications</p> <p>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).</p> <p>Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:</p> <p>Administrative Assistants, II: Requires at least 1 year of related experience.</p> <p>Administrative Assistants, III: Requires 3+ years of related experience.</p> <p>Administrative Assistants, IV: Requires 5+ years of related experience.</p> <p>Preferences Type Benefited Staff Special Instructions Summary Additional Information</p> <p>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.</p> <p>This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu</p> <p>https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/ This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.</p> <p>As per University 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.</p> <p>Posting Specific Questions</p> <p>Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).</p> <ul> <li> <ul> <li>What is your highest level of completed education? </li></ul> </li><li> <p>None</p> </li><li> <p>High School Diploma or Equivalent</p> </li><li> <p>Associate Degree</p> </li><li> <p>Bachelor's Degree</p> </li><li> <p>Master's Degree</p> </li><li> <p>Doctorate Degree</p> </li><li> <ul> <li>How many years of related work experience do you have? </li></ul> </li><li> <p>Less than 2 years</p> </li><li> <p>2 years or more, but less than 4 years</p> </li><li> <p>4 years or more, but less than 6 years</p> </li><li> <p>6 years or more, but less than 8 years</p> </li><li> <p>8 years or more, but less than 10 years</p> </li><li> <p>10 years or more, but less than 12 years</p> </li><li> <p>12 years or more, but less than 14 years</p> </li><li> <p>14 years or more</p> </li></ul> <p>Applicant Documents</p> <p>Required Documents</p> <ul> <li>Resume </li></ul> <p>Optional Documents</p> <ul> <li>Cover Letter </li></ul>