Job Description

University of Utah Job Description

Job Summary

Provides secretarial and administrative office support.  Performs a variety of clerical duties in accordance with specific instructions and established work procedures, typically under close supervision.  Follows written and verbal instructions to accomplish assignments, sometimes of a routine and repetitive nature.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required. 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.

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.

Essential Functions

1. Provides administrative support to supervisor or department.
2. Prepares correspondence, including composing routine letters and memos.
3. Schedules appointments and maintains supervisors or departments calendar.
4. Makes arrangements for meetings and conferences.
5. Establishes and maintains confidential files.
6. Orders and maintains supplies for department.
7. May distribute mail and other supplies for department.
8. Provides additional general office support such as greeting and directing visitors, handling incoming calls and processing mail.

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.

Comments

In addition to the essential functions listed for this position, incumbents in this position may be assigned to complete the duties and demonstrate the competencies listed in the Office Assistant position.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required

Nearly 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.