"Admin Support III - Entrepreneurship Institute"

Position Announcement

Join the Entrepreneurship Institute, a high-impact department where students gain real-world business experience. This role offers the opportunity to manage key administrative functions, support events and operations, and contribute to an engaging, student-focused environment. Ideal for someone who is organized, reliable, and enjoys variety in their day-to-day work.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Administrative Support & Office Management: Serve as the first point of contact, providing accurate information to students, faculty, staff, and visitors in a professional manner. Manage front desk coverage, answer phones, and monitor the department's general email inbox. Schedule and coordinate meetings, appointments, and event logistics, including reserving rooms and spaces. Perform general office duties such as filing, ordering and receiving supplies, monitoring inventory, and maintaining office equipment. Support the planning, organization, and execution of department and student events.
• Finance & Budgets: Prepare and process departmental financial documents, including TIMs, ePAFs, requisitions, purchase orders, travel requests, and budget reconciliations. Track index balances and monitor departmental expenditures to support budget management. Assist with payroll processes, including preparation, submission, and maintenance of payroll and time records. Work closely with the department director to maintain accurate financial records and reports.
• Other Duties as Assigned: Provide additional administrative support as needed for Entrepreneurship Institute initiatives, events, and programs. Assist with special projects to support the mission of the Entrepreneurship Institute and Woodbury School of Business.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

Graduation from an accredited institution with a bachelor's related to the Summary of Duties or any combination of education and/or experience totaling four years.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business, communications, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience in customer service or office management in a professional environment.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Knowledge

• Knowledge of general office practices and procedures, including filing systems, scheduling, and customer service standards.
• Familiarity with basic accounting and financial processes, including budget tracking and processing financial documents.
• Understanding of confidentiality requirements and the ability to interpret and apply UVU and Woodbury School of Business policies and procedures.

Skills

• Skilled in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and the ability to quickly learn university systems (Banner, Concur, etc.).
• Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

Abilities

• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritize responsibilities, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team in a professional, customer-focused office environment.

EEO Statement:

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.