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Data Entry Specialist

🇺🇸 Salt Lake City, UT

🕑 Part-Time

💰 $10 per Hour

💻 Other

🗓️ May 29th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Utah is hiring a Data Entry Specialist. The position involves scanning and digitizing hard copies of documents such as large-format plans and project manuals, as well as naming and filing these digital files accurately. Candidates should demonstrate proficiency in using data entry equipment and engage in effective communication to fulfill job responsibilities. The role pays $10.00 per hour and requires the ability to stand for extended periods.
 
Highlights
  • Main responsibilities include scanning documents and managing digital files.
  • Proficiency in data entry equipment required.
  • Compensation is $10.00 per hour.
  • Part-time role with 15-19 hours per week.
  • Two years of data entry experience or equivalent required.

Data Entry Specialist Full Description

Data Entry Specialist

Open Date  | 05/28/2025
Requisition Number  | PRN15929N
Job Title  | Data Entry Specialist
Working Title  | Data Entry Specialist
Job Grade  | B
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  | Monday-Friday – 15-19 hours per week.
Is this a work study job?  | No
VP Area  | President
Department  | 01948 - Facilities Support
Location  | Campus
City  | Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment  | External Posting
Pay Rate Range  | $10.00
Close Date  | 08/28/2025

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)  |

Job Summary  | Intern will be responsible for scanning hard copies of documents, including large format plan sets, project manuals, and survey documents. Upon digitizing the files, the intern will be responsible for naming and correctly filing the documents.

Responsibilities  | Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.1. Scanning hard copies of documents into a readable digital file2. Naming and binding digital files3. Correctly filing documentsThe applicant must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time.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.

Minimum Qualifications  | Two years data entry experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).

Proficiency in the use of data entry equipment and demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills are also required. The hiring department may require a minimum typing ability.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

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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 patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. 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.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and 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 Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu

https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
  1. * How many years of data entry experience do you have? (1 year of college education is equivalent to 2 years of data entry experience) 
    • Less than 1 year
    • 1 year or more, but less than 2 years
    • 2 year or more, but less than 4 years
    • 4 years or more, but less than 6 years
    • 6 years or more
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Resume
  3. Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Description for More Information – Appropriate discharge document (such as DD-2214) – Veteran Only
  4. Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Document Description for More Information – Addendum to the University of Utah – Veteran Only
 University Human Resource Management 
 250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
 Contact us: (801) 581-2169 By Email: employment@utah.edu