<p>Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job</p> <p>Announcement</p> <p>Details</p> <p>Open Date 11/25/2025 Requisition Number PRN43685B Job Title Administrative Assistants Working Title Administrative Assistants Career Progression Track S00 Track Level S4 - Highly Skilled, S3 - Skilled, S2 - Intermediate, S1 - Entry Level Support FLSA Code Nonexempt Patient Sensitive Job Code? No Standard Hours per Week 40 Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary</p> <p>Full-time, Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Hours may vary based on operational needs.</p> <p>VP Area U of U Health - Academics Department 00848 - Pediatric Administration Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range Depends on Experience Close Date 02/25/2026 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) Job Summary</p> <p>Job Summary:</p> <p>The Department of Pediatrics has an immediate opening for an experienced, highly motivated Administrative Assistant to perform a variety of administrative support duties for the Division of General Pediatrics to ensure office operations run smoothly and efficiently. Create and maintain files, compile reports, and manage, store, and disseminate information, ensuring security and compliance of information. Assist in planning department activities, manage meeting calendars, and make travel arrangements. Track expenses, monitor and order supplies, and schedule maintenance repairs. Remain knowledgeable of department policies. May make contacts of a sensitive, complex, and confidential nature. May work for one or several department professionals, division heads, officers, or managers. This position requires interfacing with various groups of people in a pleasant, helpful, and professional manner.</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>The University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package including:</p> <ul> <li>Excellent health care coverage at affordable rates (see the Summary Comparison for more information) </li><li>14.2% retirement contributions </li><li>Generous paid leave time </li><li>11 paid Holidays per year </li><li>50% tuition reduction for employees, spouses, and dependent children </li><li>Flex spending accounts </li><li>University provided basic employee life insurance coverage equal to a salary of up to $25,000 </li><li>Variety of elective insurance coverage, including life insurance, short and long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and pet. </li><li>Free transit on most UTA services </li><li>Employee discounts on a variety of products and services, including cell phones & plans, entertainment, health and fitness, restaurants, retail, and travel </li><li>Professional development opportunities </li></ul> <p>Additional benefits information is available at https://benefits.utah.edu/.</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <p>Essential Functions:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Provide administrative support to the division including:</p> </li><li> <p>Purchasing and accounts payable</p> </li><li> <p>Onboard new faculty members</p> </li><li> <p>Schedule and facilitate meetings, prepare agendas, and distribute minutes</p> </li><li> <p>Provide fundamental administrative support to the General Pediatrics Division with a specific focus on one of our six clinics and its faculty members.</p> </li><li> <p>Coordinate multiple faculty members' clinical schedules, facilitate meetings, proactively anticipate faculty members' needs, and help with those needs whenever possible.</p> </li><li> <p>Perform other related duties as assigned and participate in various administrative projects according to fluctuating division and department needs.</p> </li></ul> <p>Core components of the position include the ability to multitask while simultaneously being able to prioritize tasks based upon urgency, importance, and deadlines.</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>Administrative Assistants, I</p> <p>Performs routine tasks as directed and under close supervision.</p> <p>Requires little to no related experience.</p> <p>Administrative Assistants, II</p> <p>Completes routine tasks under moderate supervision.</p> <p>Requires at least 1 year of related experience.</p> <p>Administrative Assistants, III</p> <p>Completes assignments with little supervision. May assist less-experienced team members.</p> <p>Requires 3+ years of related experience.</p> <p>Administrative Assistants, IV</p> <p>Highest-level support. Performs advanced tasks under minimal supervision. May mentor less-experienced team members.</p> <p>Requires 5+ years of related experience.</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, I: Requires little to no related experience.</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</p> <p>Preferences:</p> <ul> <li>Proficient in the latest versions of the Microsoft Office suite, with the ability to learn new software programs quickly, such as Adobe Creative Suite, Concur, QGenda, etc. </li><li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written. </li><li>Strong writing skills. Must be in the habit of proofreading documents and emails for spelling, grammar, content, and clarity before disseminating. </li><li>Exceptional organization and time management skills with extreme attention to detail. </li><li>Capable of effectively managing multiple duties and competing deadlines with minimal supervision. </li><li>Comfortable taking directions from multiple supervisors. </li><li>Flexibility and willingness to help where needed. </li></ul> <p>Applicants will be screened according to preferences.</p> <p>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: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/</p> <p>Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu</p> <p>https://safety.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>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><li> <ul> <li>Please indicate your level of experience and expertise working with the Microsoft Office suite: </li></ul> </li><li> <p>None</p> </li><li> <p>Minimal</p> </li><li> <p>Moderate</p> </li><li> <p>Extensive</p> </li></ul> <p>Applicant Documents</p> <p>Required Documents</p> <ul> <li>Resume </li><li>Cover Letter </li></ul> <p>Optional Documents</p>