University of Utah ยท 20 hours ago
Coordinator, Office Support
Salt Lake City, UT
Part-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$15.19/hr - $28.08/hrUniversity of Utah is seeking a Coordinator for Office Support to assist with the overall administration of assigned department programs. The role involves coordinating support staff activities, overseeing departmental resources, and managing personnel administration and budget matters.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Advises chairperson, director or dean on appointments, policies, procedures, deadlines for promotion, retention and tenure issues. Handles confidential material related to faculty searches. Coordinates activities of the same with their research office, laboratory, teaching, and administrative obligations
Responsible for department personnel administration and related budget matters, personnel planning and forecasting, and hiring and firing of clerical/secretarial staff. Supervises clerical/secretarial staff with delegation of assignments and workloads, solving problems arising between staff and faculty
Records, monitors, and verifies required data and information into information systems
Oversees operations of a central office in terms of directing assignments of department staff. Handles confidential information such as files, records, and correspondence (composing of letters and memos). Coordinates meetings and appointments for key department personnel and faculty
Acts as a liaison between the department and other offices and agencies both on and off campus
Prepares special reports when needed by either department or university administration
Assists with yearly budget preparation and recommends increases for staff members
Reviews and edits research grant proposals by faculty to improve organization, grammar, clarity, etc. Coordinates assembly of materials prior to submissions
Acts as a resource for faculty and staff regarding matters related to and concerning University Policy and Procedures
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalency (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education) in a related area
Strong commitment to providing excellent customer service
Effective communication skills
Strong coordination and organizational skills required to prioritize conflicting deadlines
Ability to work independently
Ability to analyze and make decisions to provide support to internal and external customers
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description
Company
University of Utah
The University of Utah, located in Salt Lake City in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains, is the flagship institution of higher learning in Utah.
Founded in 1850
10001+ employees
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Funding
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