Receptionist - Salt Lake City, United States - University of Utah
Description
DetailsOpen Date 03/27/2024
Requisition Number PRN38080B
Job Title Executive Secretary
Working Title Receptionist
Job Grade C
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
Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm
VP Area Academic Affairs
Department College of Social Work-Dean
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $ $21.29
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Job Summary
We are seeking a confident and articulate individual with proven ability to provide exceptional customer service.
The receptionist will provide secretarial and administrative office support, perform a variety of clerical duties in accordance with specific instructions and established work procedures, typically under close supervision, and will follow written and verbal instructions to accomplish assignments, sometimes of a routine and repetitive nature.
An excellent benefits package is included. For moreResponsibilities
Essential Functions
Receives, greets and directs visitors to appropriate person or office.
Answers telephones, providing assistance and directing customers to the correct person or office.
Answers questions about the organization and associated activities.
Processes and distributes mail.
Orders and maintains supplies for department.
Processes departmental purchases.
Assists with word processing, data entry and internet searches.
Maintains office equipment.
Provides administrative support to supervisor or department.
Assists with arrangements for meetings and conferences.
Establishes and maintains confidential files.
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 judgement 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.
Disclaimer
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.
It 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 requiredNearly 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
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.
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 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 or or University Human Resource Management at 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.
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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