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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Do you hire at the University of Utah?
  2. I’m working a part time job at the University; can I work another position at the University?
  3. How do I apply for employment at the U?
  4. Do I need a resume to apply for a job at the U?
  5. Can I e-mail you my resume?
  6. Do you accept paper applications?
  7. Since I am attaching an electronic resume do I need to fill out the Employment History section of the application?
  8. Can I contact the hiring manager directly?
  9. How do I know if the hiring manager received my application?
  10. Will the hiring manager contact me if the job has been filled?
  11. Is it easier to get a job if you are working at the University already?
  12. I don’t remember my username and password, how do I find that?

 

 

  1. Do you hire at the University of Utah?
    The University of Utah posts new job openings weekly. All benefited staff positions are posted at www.jobs.utah.edu. Temporary non-benefited positions are available through the UTemps program. For further information visit www.hr.utah.edu/utemps.

    Student positions are posted through UCareerLink at careers.utah.edu. Phone: 801-581-6186.

    The Tenure Track Faculty hiring process is handled by the University’s Office of the Vice-President for Diversity. These positions are listed at www.diversity.utah.edu/facultyhiring/index.html.

    The Auxiliary Faculty hiring process is handled by the University’s Academic Vice President’s Office. Contact information is listed at www.admin.utah.edu/academic/personnel.html.
  2. I’m working a part time job at the University; can I work another position at the University?
    In some cases, you can work more than one job as long as your combined hours do not exceed 40 hours a week. However, if you are enrolled in Work Study or graduate study programs you should check program requirements which may specify a maximum allowable number of hours worked per week.
  3. How do I apply for employment at the U?
    All benefited staff positions are posted online at www.jobs.utah.edu. You are required to submit an online application. For detailed instructions, please visit www.hr.utah.edu/careers/starting-a-job-application.php.
  4. Do I need a resume to apply for a job at the U?
    No, you do not need to have a resume to apply. However, a resume is recommended and should be submitted online as an attachment (or cut-and-paste into the text box in the application form).
  5. Can I e-mail you my resume?
    University Human Resources cannot accept unsolicited resumes. You must complete an online application for each job you are interested in at www.jobs.utah.edu and attach and/or cut-and-paste your resume.
  6. Do you accept paper applications?
    University Human Resources cannot accept paper applications. You must complete an online application for each job you are interested in at www.jobs.utah.edu.
  7. Since I am attaching an electronic resume do I need to fill out the Employment History section of the application?
    It is recommended that you complete all sections of the application form, including Employment History, even when attaching and/or cutting-and-pasting your resume.
  8. Can I contact the hiring manager directly?
    Due to the volume of applications, our system does not provide an option for contacting the hiring manager directly. However, you will be advised of the status of your application through by e-mail.
  9. How do I know if the hiring manager received my application?
    You will be notified through e-mail if/when your application has been forwarded to the hiring department.
  10. Will the hiring manager contact me if the job has been filled?
    You will be notified through e-mail when the job has been filled or cancelled.
  11. Is it easier to get a job if you are working at the University already?
    Some job postings specify that they are limited to current University employees. However, the majority of job postings are open to external as well as internal candidates.
  12. I don’t remember my username and password, how do I find that?
    Contact the University Help Desk at 581-4000 for assistance.