Administrative Assistant III

Details Open Date 10/02/2026 Requisition Number PRN46384B Job Title Administrative Assistants Working Title Administrative Assistant III Career Progression Track S00 Track Level S3 - Skilled FLSA Code Nonexempt Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes Standard Hours per Week 40 Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary Monday – Friday 8 am to 5 pm with some flexibility for hybrid work from home. VP Area U of U Health - Academics Department 00267 - Ophthalmology-Services Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range $12.62 to $28.96 Close Date 11/02/2026 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) Job Summary This position provides advanced administrative support to faculty and departmental leadership. They coordinate faculty activities, travel, meetings and correspondence. The role will provide support and management of pathology-related administrative processes, and special projects while ensuring efficient departmental operations. This role serves as a key liaison between faculty, staff, trainees, and institutional partners. Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu Responsibilities Supporting Ophthalmology providers and housestaff in scheduling, academics, travel, clinical operations and processes management. Acts as coordinator for provider schedules, meetings, fellowship rotations, performing advanced tasks with minimal supervision. Member of the administrative support team for cross coverage, backup support, team building activities, group support and departmental support. Main support of pathology and research administrative workflows, including report preparation and documentation tracking. They will process departmental forms, requests, and manage special projects, as well as prepare information for reports and presentations. Minimum Qualifications EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT : 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience). Administrative Assistants, III : Requires 3+ years of related experience. Preferences Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Three years of progressively responsible administrative support experience required. Experience in healthcare, academic medicine, or research environments is preferred. Strong writing skills, communications skills and ability to organize complex projects with a high ability to multitask. Self-directed. Strong skills in decision making. Skilled in event/meeting coordination and process management. Type Benefited Staff 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io or University Human Resource Management at View phone number on click.appcast.io 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. 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