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Open Date 03/15/2024
Requisition Number PRN37987B
Job Title Administrative Officer
Working Title Academic and Administrative Officer
Job Grade D
FLSA Code Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
VP Area Academic Affairs
Department 00065 - Elect & Computer Engineering
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $50000 to $63000
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Job Summary
The Utah Smart Energy Laboratory (U-Smart) at the University of Utah is seeking a proactive and organized individual to join our team dedicated to designing resilient and sustainable power and energy systems.
Job Description:
The Academic and Administrative Officer will play a crucial role in providing comprehensive support to the U-Smart Lab, overseeing administrative duties and assisting on educational programs in collaboration with academic faculty, industry partners, and government stakeholders. The position will coordinate initiatives to foster engagement between students, industry experts, and policymakers, as well as providing essential support for knowledge dissemination, interdisciplinary collaboration, and student engagement. Ideal candidates will excel in resource and time management and contribute to the success of our initiatives and programs. This position will be scheduling meetings for stakeholder engagement, handle communication with internal and external partners, prepare documents, support meetings, ensure confidentiality, collaborate with the team, solve problems, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.
At the University of Utah Price College of Engineering, we ask a lot of our employees, which is why we give so much in return. In addition to your competitive salary, medical/dental/vision/life plan and up to 14.2% contribution to your retirement plan, we have the following perks:
Flexibility : Some telework options and flextime schedules are available for all employees with supervisor approval. This position may be approved for working 2-3 days remotely.
Office Culture : We have a highly collaborative office on the University of Utah campus. Employees have access to a full kitchen, and you have access to the Starley Café located in the Warnock Engineering Building for affordable and easy lunch options. We offer several opportunities to engage and get to know your co-workers. Dress code is relaxed business/casual—we want you to be comfortable.
Wellness in action : Take advantage of our many health and wellness programs on-campus and virtually. This includes mental health and resiliency support, discount on outdoor recreation rentals and Eccles Student Life Center, nutrition services, and more.
Community : Discounts and sometimes free admissions to arts, cultural, museum, lectures, and select sporting events on campus.
Learning : In addition to the many free educational opportunities on campus, the University offers 50% tuition reduction for eligible employees and their families. We also offer professional development opportunities to develop your skills.
Other benefits and services include:
Flexible Spending Accounts ( FSA )
Supplemental Retirement Savings Plans [403(b), Roth 403(b), 457(b)]
WellU Employee Wellness Program
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
Supplemental Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program ( EAP )
Long Term Care Insurance
Hyatt Legal Plans
UESP 529 College Savings Plan
Auto-Home Insurance
Family and Medical Leave Act
Responsibilities
Provide administrative support to the lab and assist with project administration.
Manage partnerships with relevant institutions and stakeholders on behalf of the lab.
Oversee and coordinate programs such as workshops, webinars, seminars, trainings, courses, and certificate programs.
Organize, schedule, or facilitate workshops, trainings, or listening sessions.
Maintain and organize confidential data pertaining to the workshops and trainings, such as student records and student data.
Ensure compliance with program-specific regulations, grant requirements, and reporting.
Respond to inquiries and handle communication with stakeholders and partners.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned to support the overall mission and objectives of the laboratory.
- This job description 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 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.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or a related field, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). Three years experience that includes specific involvement in maintaining complex financial records, developing and monitoring departmental budgets and preparing related reports; and demonstrated organizational, human relation and effective communication skills.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences
Bachelor’s degree in a related area or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) plus three years of experience in program management required. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required.
- Bachelor’s degree in education, Business, Communication, Marketing, or similar.
- 3+ years of experience in project or program management.
- 1+ year of experience supervising or mentoring students.
- Experience supporting administrators, directors, or faculty leaders.
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills for engaging diverse stakeholders.
- Ability to utilize strong organizational, administrative, and communication skills.
- Ability to adapt to changing environments and foster a collaborative, inclusive work culture.
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 (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 patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. 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.
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.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
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