• Job Description

  Req#: 4629495

  Utah Valley University is looking to bring on additional office assistants who will help with the daily operations of the tutoring centers on campus for the Academic Tutoring Department. Under the direction of the department administrative assistant, office assistants will be responsible for a variety of support tasks, including handling phone calls and other communications, greeting clients and visitors, managing files, updating paperwork and other documents, and performing other general office clerk duties and errands.

  Our Mission Statement: Academic Tutoring embraces the power of students helping students and supports all individuals—regardless of identity, culture, point of view, or background—as they navigate the challenges associated with their educational goals. With a focus on gateway major courses, certified peer tutors work alongside each student to foster serious academic exploration and inspire lifelong learning.

  Effective Office Assistants are:

  • Self-motivated, professional, personable, and willing to be part of a team that works continually for the benefit of the lab
  • Knowledgeable about a wide range of office support duties, including taking memos, maintaining files, and organizing documents
  • Excellent communicators who can adapt to meet a variety of individual needs and backgrounds
  • Familiar with available student resources on campus
  • Reliable with strong time and task-management skills
  • Creative problem solvers who can find new approaches to challenges.

  Must be a current UVU student.

  Effective Office Assistants can:

  • Use computer programs such as Word, Excel, and data entry programs
  • Answer phone inquiries, direct calls, and provide basic organization information;
  • Maintain office equipment and supply inventory as needed
  • Assist in planning organization events, meetings, luncheons, and special projects;
  • Help prepare reports and collect data.

• About the company

  UVU’s unique model focuses on student success. Through engaged learning, rigorous academic programs, and faculty-mentored research, UVU is transforming higher education by making it more affordable and accessible for all students.

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