Job Information
University of Utah Administrative Assistant in Salt Lake City, Utah
Details
Open Date 03/10/2026
Requisition Number PRN44442B
Job Title Administrative Assistants
Working Title Administrative Assistant
Career Progression Track S00
Track Level S3 - Skilled, S2 - Intermediate
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
weekdays – This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule (telecommuting & in office) after successful completion of probationary period.
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 18.00 - 27.07
Close Date 06/13/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
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.
This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule (telecommuting & in-office) after successful completion of probationary period.
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The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.
Responsibilities
Provides administrative support to the pediatric surgeons by coordinating calendars, scheduling administrative meetings and preparing agendas for monthly conferences.
Complies and maintains medical staff files including Curriculum Vitae, CME credits, state licensure, DEA certifications and related Risk Management information.
Makes travel arrangements for the surgeons’ attendance at professional meetings including registration, airfare and lodging.
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.
Assists with physician recruitment, faculty appointments, credentialing and the Retention, Promotion and Tenure process.
Types and proofs correspondence, memoranda, reports and related materials.
Provides additional general office support such as answering phones and responding to calls, filing copying and ordering office supplies.
Administrative responsibilities for assisting, maintaining and monitoring accuracy for the Division’s operating budget and capital budget.
Assists with the preparation of the Divisional budget.
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.
Problem-solving
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.
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.
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.
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.
Minimum Qualifications
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).
Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:
Administrative Assistants, II: Requires at least 1 year of related experience.
Administrative Assistants, III : Requires 3+ years of related experience.
Preferences
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 possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
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.
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