Job Summary
The University of Utah Academic Senate is a legislative body where the major academic stakeholders at the University faculty students and administrators work together in setting educational policy and fulfilling the Universitys threepart mission of teaching research and service. The Academic Senate plays an integral part in the shared governance of the University. The Academic Senate office is hiring a versatile Operations Assistant who is professional detailed oriented selfmotivated and has the organizational problemsolving communication and interpersonal skills to manage the varied roles and tasks of this critical position.
Responsibilities
Meeting Management: managefor both inperson and virtual meetingsthe logistics technical setup and other event details for Senate and Senaterelated meetings including Senate committees. Database Maintenance: maintain Academic Senate databasessuch as membership and committee rosters. Outreach Coordination: develop professional communications correspondence and reports for the Senate its committees and related organizations; maintain the website; liaise with marketing and communications. Act as key Senate liaison with affiliate organizations. Provide support to the Senate officers and Senate Secretary in areas such as: Senate and Senate committee minutes University elections processes vacancy monitoring electronic surveys office inquiries and accurate record management. Manage special projects/tasks as assigned. This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job. DISCLAIMER . Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required. Nearly Continuously: Sitting hearing listening talking. Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) walking. Seldom: Bending reaching overhead moving boxes and other items
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in a related area or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). Four to six years of progressively more responsible management experience. Background knowledge of hiring departments area of specialization in order to analyze plan and draw conclusions for recommendations to superiors. Demonstrated leadership skills in planning and directing employees and processes in order to effectively monitor and develop subordinates and to ensure the smooth operation of department. Completion of provided supervisory training within one year of employment may be required. Masters degree in a related area may be preferred. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Required Experience:
Manager