Job Information

University of Utah Executive Secretary in Salt Lake City, Utah

Details

Open Date 10/31/2023

Requisition Number PRN14293N

Job Title Executive Secretary

Working Title Executive Secretary

Job Grade C

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Type Non Benefited Staff / Student

Temporary? No

Standard Hours per Week 19

Full Time or Part Time? Part Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

MONDAY – FRIDAY , This is a job share position and flexibility on hours worked is critical.

Is this a work study job? No

VP Area President

Department 00334 - PBS Utah

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $16/hr.-$17/hr

Close Date

Job Summary

Greets visitors at the Eccles Broadcast Center ( EBC ). Performs a variety of clerical duties in accordance with specific instructions and established work procedures, typically under close supervision. Follows written and verbal instructions to accomplish assignments, sometimes of a routine and repetitive nature.

This is a job share position and flexibility on hours worked is critical.

As Utah’s only PBS station, PBS Utah provides enriching, entertaining, and informative programming that fosters a deeper understanding of the world. We embrace new platforms, technologies, and media formats to bring communities the content and experiences they desire. PBS Utah is committed to serving the Utah community through diverse local productions, K-12 educational programs, and community engagement. PBS Utah works to provide the people of Utah and surrounding areas with relevant programming and services while upholding core values of integrity, fairness, independence, education, and innovation.

KUER serves Utahns with trustworthy news and information, expertly crafted stories and conversations featuring diverse voices from around our state. To provide this essential public service, we’re dedicated to building an organizational culture that prioritizes collaboration. We know an inclusive and equitable work environment is essential to our success.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff whose perspectives are heard and valued. We strongly encourage people of color, women, transgender and non-binary people, people with disabilities and those from other groups historically underrepresented in our industry to apply.

Responsibilities

  • Staff the EBC Atrium reception desk. Receives, greets and directs visitors to the appropriate person or office.
  • General office support such as processing and distributing mail, answering and directing phone calls, and greeting/directing visitors.
  • Follows secure building procedures for admitting guests and visitors.
  • Maintains conference room schedule for EBC meetings; schedule and arrange meetings.
  • Arrange and monitor parking moratoriums, reserved stalls, and other parking requests.
  • Provides miscellaneous administrative support as needed.
  • May assist with meetings and events on site.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Problem Solving

The incumbent may be required to prioritize tasks received from multiple staff members and determine the order of importance. The incumbent must use discretion and judgment when scheduling appointments and in screening calls. The incumbent may coordinate work processes with other departments, community, governmental or regulatory agencies and must understand the objectives and policies governing the activities of the department and be able to effectively communicate this information to interested parties.

In addition to the essential functions listed for this position, incumbents in this position may be assigned to complete the duties and demonstrate the competencies listed in the Office Assistant position.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). Four years full time secretarial experience or equivalency, word processing and spreadsheet software skills and demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills also required.

Knowledge of business writing preferred.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences

  • Ability to write and speak fluently in Spanish or another second language

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are 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.

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 Affirmative Action:

Director/ Title IX Coordinator

Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA)

383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite

Salt Lake City, UT 84112

801-581-8365

oeo@utah.edu

Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu

For more information: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

To inquire about this posting, email: employment@utah.edu (%20employment@utah.edu) or call 801-581-2300.

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.

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