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University of Utah

Student Clerk

University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84193

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Open Date

09/19/2025

Requisition Number

PRN16400N

Job Title

UU Student - Other

Working Title

Student Clerk

Career Progression Track

SJ

Track Level

FLSA Code

Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code?

No

Type

Non Benefited Staff / Student

Temporary?

No

Standard Hours per Week

15 - 19

Full Time or Part Time?

Part Time

Shift

Day

Work Schedule Summary

15-19 hours weekly; flexible schedule within Monday-Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Variable hours may be required to accommodate workload and seating capacity.

Is this a work study job?

No

VP Area

President

Department

00295 - Office of Admissions

Location

Campus

City

Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment

External Posting

Pay Rate Range

$13.00/hour

Close Date

12/19/2025

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

The Office of Admissions is seeking a student clerk to work in one of our area of Graduate Admissions – Residency

The Office of Admissions is seeking a Student Clerk to assist with incoming calls, emails, and general questions pertaining to admissions.

Employees in Undergraduate, Graduate, and International Admissions will be tasked with advising students on how to navigate through the admissions process, help students understand the application and required documentation and meet the appropriate deadlines.

The Office of Admissions is seeking a Student Clerk to assist our Residency area with incoming calls, emails, general questions and basic residency evaluations. The employee will be tasked with advising students on how to navigate through the residency reclassification process, help students understand the required supporting documentation and meet the appropriate deadlines. The ideal candidate will be able to relay complex information to a variety of people while maintaining excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

Performs detailed data entry tasks, including entering contact information of prospective students, processing transcripts submitted from high schools and universities, and adding standardized test scores to current student records.

Maintains a working knowledge of admissions policy for their specific job area.

Provide customer service support at our office windows and via phone calls as it relates to graduate admissions.

Provide customer service support at our office windows and via phone calls as it relates to residency.

Greets visitors at the front desk, and provides general information regarding Admissions or other areas related to academic services.

Responds to emails regarding application materials

Performs general office duties as needed

May be required to cross-train in other areas of Admissions to assist as needed

Answering phone calls and emails regarding residency

Assisting students and parents at the walk-up window

Completing basic residency evaluations

Maintaining a working knowledge of Utah residency policies

Other clerical and office duties as assigned

Incumbents in this position work under close supervision, perform repetitive tasks and may be required to perform under strict deadlines.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be a current University of Utah student

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn new software systems

Excellent customer service skills

Strong speaking/phone skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Ability to relay complex information to students, parents, and other campus partners

Strong professional writing ability

Ability to adapt to updated policies and processes

High attention to detail and ability to proofread and verify data

Preferences

Experience and/or interest in working with students and/or Admissions

Commitment of 15-19 hours per week

Ability to work at least three hours at a time

Foreign language desired but not necessary

One year of general office experience or equivalency preferred

One-year data entry experience or equivalency preferred

Experience or interest working in education or public administration preferred

Professional appearance and demeanor

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/

Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu

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