Library Services Assistant Jobs in Utah (NOW HIRING)

Announcement
Details
Open Date
07/28/2026
Requisition Number
PRN17288N
Job Title
UU Student - Library
Working Title
Digital Matters Assistant
Career Progression Track
SJ
Track Level
FLSA Code
Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No
Type
Non Benefited Staff / Student
Temporary?
No
Standard Hours per Week
19
Full Time or Part Time?
Part Time
Shift
Day
Work Schedule Summary
19 hours a week between 8 am - 6 pm Monday - Friday (flexible around school schedule)
Is this a work study job?
No
VP Area
Academic Affairs
Department
00790 - Marriott Library - Operations
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
16.00
Close Date
09/08/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
Digital Matters at the University of Utah seeks a candidate to assist in the daily operations of building a digital humanities and digital scholarship program, at the intersection of technology and the humanities. The successful candidate will coordinate with the administrative staff to organize, support, and facilitate programming, events, lectures, workshops; conduct outreach and publicity online and in person; document policy and procedures; track and organize scheduling; and staff the reception area.
This position has an anticipated start date in August 2026. The successful applicant will work 19 hours per week in fall and spring semesters. Summer employment will be reviewed annually.
For the Library to be able to appropriately monitor hours worked, part-time employees are generally asked to restrict their work with the University of Utah to Library employment only, unless an exception is granted.
Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact, receive visitors, answer questions and direct queries to relevant parties.
• Maintain the Digital Matters web site, upload and update images, posts, blogs, and the event calendar. Communicate and advertise to faculty, staff, and students on events, lectures, talks, workshops, and other DML activities. Broadcast DML events on social media. Take photos, where appropriate, at events for communications purposes. Maintain and update mailing lists. Work with Marriott Library Public Relations office on advertising, graphics, flyers.
• Coordinate and set up events, speaker series, workshops, exhibitions, showcases, reading groups, classes. Book rooms, vendors, and/or caterers as needed. Communicate and coordinate with visiting lecturers, guests.
• Maintain and update the number of participants at events. Track number of applications for internal grants and fellowships.
• Work with the administrative leadership to document policy and procedure.

Minimum Qualifications
Preferences

• Good sense of priorities and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, tasks and deadlines.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• Skills in PC and/or MAC-based software and systems.
• Skills in Word, Excel, Photoshop, Illustrator.
• Familiarity with Content Management Systems such as WordPress and web editing.
• Demonstrated proficiency and capability with information technology systems in the context of an academic library.
• Reading, writing, or speaking skills in a second language.
• Current University of Utah student enrolled in at least 6 undergraduate credit hours or 5 graduate credit hours during the fall and spring semesters

Special Instructions Summary
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 (801) 581-7447 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 (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 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.
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.
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, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non-Discrimination page.
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