Office Assistant (Part Time)

Posting Number
req24911

Department
CATS Academics

Department Website Link

Location
Tucson Campus

Address
Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights
This is a part-time position within C.A.T.S. Academics, a comprehensive academic support service unit for intercollegiate student-athletes. The Office Assistant position reports to the Assistant Director, Student Support Operations and is charged with supporting with scheduling, assistance with external operations (i.e. social media), desk assistance, and may assist with business operations.

Office Assistants should be prepared to work in a fast-paced, demanding, and highly collaborative environment. This position requires consistent and open communication with the learning specialists, academic counseling staff, coordinators, and student employees as well as knowledge of NCAA and Big 12 Conference guidelines and regulations. Required to work evenings and/or weekends, as needed.

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Duties & Responsibilities
  • Scheduling various appointment types and assisting the Program Coordinator with the management of appointment change requests throughout each academic term
  • Learn and manage multiple communication and scheduling platforms to update academic counselors, learning specialists, and coordinators accordingly
  • Work collaboratively with coordinators, academic counselors, learning specialists, and part-time staff
  • Maintain accuracy when reporting data and information
  • Promptly communicate with supervisor and team regarding work matters
  • Provide feedback to Program Coordinator when needed regarding office initiatives
  • Attend all training workshops and staff meetings
  • Assist Program Coordinator with external operations duties, including, but not limited to creating graphics for communications
  • Provide excellent customer service and support for students, staff, faculty, and visitors
  • Punctuality and reliability for scheduled shifts is expected
  • Available to provide support when needed
  • Maintain a high level of integrity
  • Complete desk related duties as needed
  • Researching and addressing departmental and programmatic areas of need
  • Additional duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Knowledge and understanding of NCAA compliance rules.
  • Ability to work between 16-19 hours per week.


This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.



Minimum Qualifications
  • High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required.
  • Required to work evenings and/or weekends, as needed.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Previous experience in athletics, education or work with high school and college-aged students.
  • Two years of work experience in area of assigned discipline or equivalent combination of experience, training, and/or education.

FLSA
Non-Exempt

Full Time/Part Time
Part Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week
19.6

Job FTE
.49

Work Calendar
Fiscal

Job Category
Organizational Administration

Benefits Eligible
No Benefits

Rate of Pay
$16.50 - $20.63

Compensation Type
hourly rate

Grade
3

Compensation Guidance
The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.

Career Stream and Level
OC1

Job Family
Administrative Support

Job Function
Organizational Administration

Type of criminal background check required:
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies
2

Target Hire Date
3/23/2026

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates
Michelle Varela, Assistant Director, Student Support Operations, galambosm@arizona.edu

Open Date
2/12/2026

Open Until Filled
Yes

Documents Needed to Apply
Resume and Cover Letter

Special Instructions to Applicant

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.
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