This position requires a high degree of integrity, professionalism, confidentiality, attention to detail, initiative, and the ability to proactively anticipate departmental needs. The incumbent must effectively manage multiple priorities while maintaining excellent customer service and fostering positive working relationships with faculty, staff, students, industry partners, and the broader university community.
The Engineering Department includes bachelor's degree programs in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, and Mechatronics Engineering, as well as an Associate degree in Pre-Engineering, related minors, and certificates.
Responsibilities
Administrative Support
- Financial management and purchasing.
- Travel and visitor coordination.
- Human resources and payroll logistics.
- Academic and course scheduling support.
- Student support and engagement.
- Event planning and coordination.
Marketing & Social Media Support
- Department social media posting and responses.
- Content creation.
- Department website updates.
- College marketing and social media based on availability.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or two year’s office experience with a high school diploma/GED with some college coursework and/or a post-secondary certificate.
- Experience with financial recordkeeping, purchasing, budget tracking, and payroll processes.
- Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students, administrators, and external stakeholders.
- Experience posting to social media and proficiency in digital design software, video editing, photo editing, and flyer design.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in an engineering, STEM, or higher education environment.
- Experience with university administrative systems such as Banner, Argos, CourseLeaf, or EMS.
- Experience supporting grants, accreditation activities, or academic programs.
Supplemental Information
POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Full-time overtime-eligible staff position. Annual salary of $35,700 with a desired start date of August 2026. Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date; includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, employee assistance and wellness programs, retirement plan contributions, and undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents, as well as paid holidays in addition to sick and vacation leave accruals. See https://humanresources.utahtech.edu/employee-benefits/ under "Benefits Summary" for more details.
ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Application review begins July 22, 2026. Submit application materials (including resume contents and contact information for three professional references) and upload a cover letter electronically.
