Secretary, Communication (Part Time)
Location: South City Campus, UT
Job Type: Part-Time Staff
Job Number: 202500789
Division: Academic Affairs
Department: Communication&Performing Arts
Closing Date: 5/13/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
All employees are expected to maintain a permanent residence within the State of Utah as a condition of employment. New employees must provide a valid Utah residential address within 30 days of their start date.
Job Summary
Provides intermediate-level secretarial support to the Division of Communication and Performing Arts under minimal supervision. This position supports faculty, staff, and students by assisting with office coverage, answering and directing calls, taking accurate messages, and responding to email inquiries. Responsibilities also include preparing basic correspondence and reports, organizing and maintaining departmental records, and assisting with day-to-day office tasks. As a first point of contact for the division, this position plays an important role in creating a welcoming, professional, and supportive environment. Strong communication, organizational, and customer service skills are essential, along with the ability to handle confidential information responsibly. The employee must communicate clearly and professionally in person, by phone, and via email.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities & Knowledge Skills & Abilities
- Knowledge of general office procedures and basic record-keeping practices.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to type accurately and efficiently.
- Skill in organizing and maintaining electronic and paper filing systems.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize responsibilities, and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Professional demeanor with strong customer service skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people with a variety of abilities and backgrounds, to maintain good working relationships across the College.
- Ability to work with all groups from a variety of academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, and with community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities.
- Ability to communicate professionally with students, faculty, and staff.
- Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
- Experience working in a customer service role or related position.
- Experience working in a professional or academic office environment.
Salt Lake Community College is Utah's largest open-access college in the state. We proudly educate 45,000+ students pursuing degrees in 100+ programs across 8 areas of study, and Utah's fastest growing industries and four-year baccalaureate programs consistently welcome SLCC graduates. Every SLCC employee has a hand in transforming students' lives to strengthen its surrounding communities. SLCC employees work at 8 locations across the valley and capital city of Salt Lake with easy access to the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, world-class outdoor recreation, sporting events, museums, history, and arts and entertainment.
Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation occurs when we can collaborate freely. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community. SLCC is committed to serving students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education.
Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). In addition to URS, SLCC offers several other retirement account options.
This position is subject to a successful completion of a criminal background check.