Utah Tech University Looking for P/T Housing and Resident Life Office Assistant Full Time

Salary: $14.00 Hourly

Location: St. George 84770, UT

Job Type: Part-Time Staff

Job Number: HRL999-32

Division: Administrative Affairs

Department: Auxiliaries

Opening Date: 01/31/2024

Position Announcement

Part- Time Office Assistant for Campus View Suites 1 in the Housing and Residential Life Department.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day office operations (e.g., answering phone calls, responding to walk-in inquirers, processing student and department mail, etc.)
• Utilize student housing management and student information software to record notes, correspond with students, assess charges, manage applications, etc.
• Compose and distribute memos, emails, notices, letters, and routine correspondence for students and/or staff
• Provide first point of contact regarding on-campus housing questions from students, parents, etc.
• Assist with key inventory and key distribution/reception procedures
• Give tours of “show rooms/apartments” to prospective students
• Forward maintenance requests as received
•  Assist with student check-in/out procedures and processes, including processing pertinent check-in/out records and paperwork
• Coordinate pertinent student housing business with other campus departments (e.g., Cashier’s Office, Registration, Campus Police, etc.) as needed
• Run reports and conduct special projects as directed
• Light cleaning of front desk and office spaces as needed
• Participate in staff trainings and activities
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School diploma. Some post high school education or training preferred
• Knowledge of business procedures, and office management experience preferred
• Knowledge of office and telephone etiquette
• Computer, word processing software (e.g., MS Office, spreadsheets, etc.), and typing proficiency
• Attention to detail, grammar, punctuation, and spelling proficiency
• Organizational ability to respond to, and concentrate on, multiple projects simultaneously while facing numerous interruptions by telephone or from walk-in inquirers
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with a diverse group of individuals and campus departments in establishing and maintaining effective and positive relationships
• Outgoing personality with a history of dependability, reliability, and initiative.

Supplemental Information

POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Part-time hourly staff (overtime-eligible) position, working Monday- Friday 12:30pm-5:00pm. Hourly rate of $14.00/hour.   Free access to Employee Assistance Program through Blomquist-Hale and HPC Fitness Center/Recreation facilities; see https://humanresources.utahtech.edu/newemployee/getting-started/new-trailblazers/ for list of part-time staff employee benefits. Desired start date will be determined when position is offered.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:  Submit online application at https://humanresources.utahtech.edu/part-time-application and please send a cover letter, resume, and contact information (including email) for three professional references to: Jill Fiske, Housing Operations Specialist at [email protected]. 

If, because of a disability, you need special services or facilities in order to submit your application materials for this position, please call the Human Resources Office at (435) 652-7520. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Position open until filled.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY:  Utah Tech University is an open, inclusive, comprehensive, polytechnic institution, committed to exceptional student learning and success that has adopted an instructional approach of “active learning. active life” and a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered. Established in 1911 as a community college and in 2013 as a state university, our university is located in picturesque southwestern Utah with its red rocks, desert climate, over 300 days of sunshine annually, and featuring easy access to world-class outdoor recreational opportunities. The nearest metropolitan area is Las Vegas, NV (120 miles), with amenities such as an international airport and professional sporting teams. Click here to learn more about the University.

Utah Tech University is a fast-growing Utah public institution of higher education, with more than 12,000 students. We offer over 230 programs, including masters, bachelors, associates, certificates, endorsements, minors, and/or emphases. We seek to recruit and retain diverse and ambitious faculty and staff who bring new ideas, possess values and career aspirations aligned with the mission and vision, and are inspired to build a premier open, inclusive, comprehensive, polytechnic university. Utah Tech University  is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer; the President and employees of Utah Tech University are fully committed to Affirmative Action and within its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment. Utah Tech University  does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state or local law. 

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or DSU’s non-discrimination policies:

• Director of Equity Compliance / Title IX Coordinator: Hazel Sainsbury – [email protected], HCC 579, 435-652-7747. 
• Deputy Title IX Coordinator: Abby Del Giacco – [email protected], 435-652-7731. 

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://titleix.utahtech.edu or contact: 

• U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, [email protected], 800-421-3481.
• U.S. Department of Education, Denver Regional Office, [email protected], 303-844-5695.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification.

Benefits

Utah Tech University offers a variety of miscellaneous benefits and discounts to employees, both for use on-campus and off-campus.

No other benefits are offered for this position.