Office Services Clerk

Job Summary The Office Services Clerk provides essential administrative and operational support to the Department of Public Safety, ensuring efficient day‑to‑day office operations and high‑quality service delivery. The role works closely with department staff and leadership to support administrative processes, coordinate office services, and address operational needs. The incumbent supports the department’s mission by ensuring adherence to established policies, procedures, and public safety requirements while contributing to a professional, organized, and responsive work environment. This role assists with visitor management, events, supply management, and operational initiatives as needed, while providing reliable support to internal and external customers. The Office Services Clerk demonstrates a commitment to collaboration, accountability, continuous improvement, and exceptional customer service. Safety is a top priority for the University of Utah. The Chief Safety Officer (CSO) for the University is the Director of Public Safety and serves as chief of police services. The CSO oversees the University’s Department of Public Safety, which includes the following operational divisions: University Police, Campus Security, Health Security, Emergency Management, Emergency Communications, and the central administrative Office of the CSO. More at publicsafety.utah.edu. Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu. Responsibilities Ensure consistent, high‑quality office support is provided at the Department of Public Safety. Oversee visitor management, event set‑up and take‑down, and office supplies. Identify operational issues and input corresponding maintenance and/or request tickets, monitoring through completion as necessary. Partner with department leadership on projects, initiatives, and goals to maximize operational effectiveness and service delivery. Address customer concerns and service‑related challenges in a timely and professional manner. Promote exceptional customer service for internal and external stakeholders and develop and maintain effective working relationships. Support department day‑to‑day operations, including mail and deliveries, ordering, building requests, and daily operational needs. Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Equivalency Statement: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (e.g., a bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience). Office Services Clerk, I: Requires little to no related experience. Office Services Clerk, II: Requires at least 1 year of related experience. Office Services Clerk, III: Requires 3+ years of related experience. Office Services Clerk, IV: Requires 5+ years of related experience. Benefits 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. 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 possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education. 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. Equal Employment Opportunity Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah 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 Title IX (OEO). More information about the University of Utah Non‑Discrimination policy can be found online at oeo.utah.edu. #J-18808-Ljbffr