Job Information
University of Utah Events Support Specialist in Salt Lake City, Utah
Details
Open Date 02/02/2026
Requisition Number PRN16739N
Job Title Clerical/Events Support Specialist
Working Title Events Support Specialist
Career Progression Track B
Track Level
FLSA Code Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Type Non Benefited Staff / Student
Temporary? No
Standard Hours per Week 20 hours per week (potentially more some weeks)
Full Time or Part Time? Part Time
Shift Variable
Work Schedule Summary
20 hours or more a week depending on time of year, various hours for Stadium & Arena Events; weekdays,nights, Saturdays, Sundays, and some holidays.
Is this a work study job? No
VP Area President
Department 00842 - Rice-Eccles Stadium
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $16.00/h
Close Date 05/02/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
The position is for a part-time Event Services, Event, and Venue Support staff.The position will work at University of Utah Athletic events and special events held at Rice-Eccles Stadium and the Jon M. Huntsman Center . It is a customer service type position and will involve working with large groups of people. Hours vary from week to week depending on number of events scheduled. Hours willinclude weekdays, nights, Saturdays, Sundays, and some holidays. Position reports to Check-In Manager but may be asked to assist other members of Stadium and Arena administration with a variety of tasks as needed.
Responsibilities
Responsible for assisting in check-in of staffing for football games, basketball games and gymnastics meets as well as special events held at Rice-Eccles Stadium or the Huntsman Center such as concerts, motor sports and festivals. Greet all staff coming to work events at the Stadium and Arena. Obtain proper to information and distribute proper credentials to allow staff to sign-in and gain access into the event. Enforce all policies and safety restrictions of the Stadium and University of Utah at events. Perform other light duties as needed including support assistance to administration staff as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
One year customer service or related experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); demonstrated human relations and effective communications skills; and basic computer skills required.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences
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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