Job Information
University of Utah Executive Assistant in Salt Lake City, Utah
Details
Open Date 08/19/2024
Requisition Number PRN39594B
Job Title Executive Assistant
Working Title Executive Assistant
Job Grade E
FLSA Code Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
VP Area President
Department 00642 - Technology Licensing Office
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $56,000 - $60,000
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Job Summary
Provides direct administrative support to Administration of the Technology Licensing Office
Responsibilities
Provides administrative assistance to the Chief Innovation Officer by maintaining executive’s calendar, scheduling appointments, and coordinating meetings and conferences.
Processes all expenditures, reimbursements and payments; including the use of U-Shop and P-card reconciliation.
Manages multiple complex projects and meets deadlines.
Coordinates high level engagements, develops agendas and presentation material.
Represents executives at meeting as required.
Attends meetings to record key discussion and decisions; communicates details back to senior leaders.
Strong knowledge of Excel and other Microsoft programs, including the ability to collect and organize data. This includes strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Makes travel arrangements and prepares travel reimbursements for all Technology Licensing staff.
Handles administrative matters regarding day-to-day operations including greeting and directing visitors, handling incoming calls, processing mail, and coordinating conference rooms.
Maintains and orders office supplies.
May develop departmental procedures as well.
Other duties as assigned.
PROBLEM SOLVING
Incumbents use independent judgement in resolving various problems that involve faculty, staff, students and the general public. Must use judgement and discretion when advising others of the executive’s view on policies and other issues. This position initiates and has input in the hiring and employment decisions related to subordinate staff.
Incumbents in this position may be required to represent the executive at meetings and interact with individuals at the highest levels in public and private organizations on a local and national basis.
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.
Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required
Nearly Continuously: Office environment.
Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required
Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.
Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.
Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalency) in Business, Finance, Health Care Administration or a related field. Two years office management and supervisory experience, demonstrated knowledge of finance and budgeting, and public relations skills required. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills are also required.
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.)
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences
Experience with using Salesforce, specifically contact management.
Experience in project management.
Type Benefited Staff
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 patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. 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.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and 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.
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