Office Specialist II

FT / PT Status – Full-Time
Salary – $18.00 - $21.57 Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office – Hybrid

Recruiter – Elida Barrera | [email protected] | 3852957911
Application Deadline – 6/30/2026

Key Responsibilities

Are you looking for a new challenge in a team-oriented office environment? Do you have exceptional
office support skills, customer service and experience? If so, the Utah State Board of Education (USBE)
is looking for a hardworking, organized individual to fill an Office Specialist II position. As an Office
Specialist II at USBE, you will provide office support for staff and educational programs that directly
impact the students of this great state.

Principal Duties

As an Office Specialist II at USBE, you may perform some or all of the following duties:

• Provide administrative support to specialists, coordinators and other staff
• Maintain files and databases
• Prepare and/or process documents and applications
• Receive calls and visitors, provide information on processes and website navigation
• Write or draft correspondence, reports, documents and/or other written materials
• Perform background check fingerprint processing
• Maintain calendars, plan and assist with events, conferences, etc.
• Other duties as assigned

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Daily responsibilities include working with emails, phone inquiries, website navigation, process fingerprint records, and explaining policies and procedures for various license-related support for new and existing Utah educators.

Qualifications

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for an Office Specialist:

• Possess an energetic and positive personality
• Ability and willingness to adapt to new technologies and take initiative
• Exceptional office support skills
• Customer service and de-escalation skills
• Effective data entry skills using various computer applications and databases
• Experience providing administrative support to staff
• The ability to work well with a variety of stakeholders

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong communication skills both verbally and in writing
• Good organizational skills
• Problem solving skills
• Attention to detail
• Computer skills in typing (45 wpm), 10 key (preferred) and website navigation
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

About the Role

Location –
250 East 500 South
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84111
United States
Background Check Required – Yes
Drug Test Required – No
Schedule Code – AE - Employees of the State Board of Edu. This is a career service exempt at will position.

Why You Should Join Our Team
In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah, click here. Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization. 
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals. 
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

The Agency
For more information visit schools.utah.gov

EEO Statement
The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact (801) 957-9390.