Salary: $17.29 - $20.34 Hourly
Location : Main Campus - Orem
Job Type: Part-Time Staff
Job Number: FY2606186
Division: VP Academic Affairs
Department: Honors Program
Opening Date: 07/08/2026
Closing Date: 7/22/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
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Position Announcement
Join Utah Valley University's Honors Program and play a key role in supporting a vibrant community of high-achieving students, dedicated faculty, and innovative academic programming. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the student experience while developing valuable skills in administration, event coordination, budget management, and program operations. As a central point of contact for the Honors Program, you will help students navigate opportunities that enrich their education and foster academic excellence.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys a dynamic work environment, takes pride in providing exceptional customer service, and thrives on organization and attention to detail. From coordinating engaging events and supporting program initiatives to managing records and assisting with daily operations, you will contribute to a program that encourages student growth, leadership, and achievement. At UVU, you will be part of a collaborative and engaging campus community committed to student success and continuous learning.
Summary of Responsibilities
- Provides primary program support for Honors Program students, faculty, and staff. Performs receptionist duties for phone and walk-in queries, answering questions about the benefits of and procedures for the Honors Program. Answers prospective and current student questions about incentives, requirements, events, and application procedures.
- Performs a combination of clerical tasks to support office, business, or administrative operations, such as appointment setting, maintaining records, receiving, preparing, or verifying documents, searching for and compiling information, and/or data.
- Assists Program Director and Program Coordinators with creation and maintenance of a variety of spreadsheets and other documents related to program operations, including Honors Colloquium, student applicants, current students, and scholarship recipients.
- Maintains budget spreadsheets, initiates requisitions for program expenses upon request, and completes the purchasing of office supplies and other requested materials. Maintains Procurement Card records and receipts for all Honors Program accounts. Organizes materials for annual Procurement Card audits and obtains necessary signatures. Initiates and completes event planning and travel processes, including space reservations.
Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications
Graduation from an accredited institution with an associate's degree and one year of experience; OR any combination of education and experience related to the Summary of Duties totaling three years.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Knowledge
- Knowledge and experience working in a student-focused educational environment.
- Knowledge of university operations.
- Knowledge of high-achieving student needs and challenges.
Skills
- Excellent interpersonal, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
- Skills in computerized office operations and software applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, email, and similar applications.
- Strong organizational skills.
Abilities
- Ability to perform program support duties collaboratively or with limited supervision.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and effectively handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
- Ability to be attentive to detail, particularly regarding document management.
- Ability to take initiative and be flexible within a cooperative team 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.
Utah Valley University's dedication to exceptional care offers quality service and benefits to employees while staying committed to meeting the needs of a diverse workforce.
Although part-time and adjunct (less than 30 hours per week) employees are ineligible for the full-time employee benefits package, the university is pleased to offer the following:
- Undergraduate tuition remission benefit:
- Part-time: waives 100 percent of tuition and general student fees for up to 3 credit hours or 1 course after 6 consecutive months of employment and a minimum of 480 hours worked (dependents do not qualify)
- Adjunct: waives 100 percent of tuition and general student fees for one course per semester in which there is an active teaching assignment at the university (dependents do not qualify)
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Access to Campus Recreation and Wellness
- Exclusive cash rewards through Utah Community Credit Union's (UCCU) branch on UVU's campus when becoming a member
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Do you have at least one year of experience providing customer service or serving as a primary point of contact for students, customers, or the public?
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Do you have experience performing administrative or clerical tasks such as maintaining records, scheduling appointments, data entry, document preparation, or managing office communications?
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Have you been responsible for processing purchases, tracking budgets, maintaining financial records, reconciling expenses, or handling procurement card documentation?
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How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
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What is your highest level of education?
- High School or equivalent
- Associates
- Bachelors
- Masters
- Ph.D.
- Ph.D. (abd)
- Juris Doctorate
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