Job Information
University of Utah Volunteer Management Assistant (Work Study) in Salt Lake City, Utah
Details
Open Date 06/04/2024
Requisition Number PRN14888N
Job Title UU Student - Other
Working Title Volunteer Management Assistant (Work Study)
Job Grade SJ
FLSA Code Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Type Non Benefited Staff / Student
Temporary? Yes
Standard Hours per Week 19
Full Time or Part Time? Part Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
Typical hours are Monday through Friday, 8am-12pm, with some exceptions.
This position spans the duration of the forthcoming academic year and begins on July 1, 2024 and concludes on June 30, 2025.
Is this a work study job? Yes
VP Area Academic Affairs
Department 02229 - K-12 Outreach & Engagement
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $18/hour
Close Date
Job Summary
Community engagement programs within the Office of Undergraduate Studies promote academic pathways to post-secondary education for youth and adults. The University of Utah has aimed to support strategic equity initiatives by collaborating closely with community partners in Salt Lake City’s Westside neighborhoods.
The Glendale-Mt.View Community Learning Center ( CLC ) is located in the Glendale neighborhood and supports over 1,500 pre-college students, their families, and the local community. In addition to operating as a learning space for both Glendale Middle School and Mt. View Elementary School, the CLC and hosts various programming opportunities centered around family engagement, youth development, health services, after-school learning, pre-college and career preparation, and adult education.
The Volunteer Management Assistant is a community-based work study position that will provide support for approximately 50 university student volunteers per semester. These students, enrolled in courses that emphasize inclusive education, are expected to fulfill 10 – 14 hours of volunteer service in educational environments each semester. Volunteers are placed at Mt. View Elementary School, Glendale Middle School, The Learning Lab at the CLC , Glendale Public Library, and Hartland Partnership Center.
This position will be based at the Glendale Community Learning Center (1388 Navajo St, Salt Lake City, UT 84104). The student who fills this position must be eligible for work study.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
Foster a welcoming and inclusive environment where volunteers feel valued and engaged.
Act as a liaison between volunteers and staff, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
Work with the program manager to create onboarding structure for university student volunteers, which includes training on timesheet completion and coordinating and ensuring the completion of necessary safety trainings for volunteers, among other items.
Attend meetings with representatives from the school district, university, and partner locations.
Work with the program manager to develop a volunteer scheduling grid.
Work with the program manager to match UU volunteers with partner areas of need to ensure volunteers are adequately placed in the appropriate classroom designations.
Conduct regular check-ins with both volunteers and relevant instructors, including administering surveys to understand successes and areas for improvement.
Track and analyze volunteer data, including hours contributed and program impact.
Prepare reports and recommendations to enhance the volunteer program and align it with organizational goals.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to multi-task and organize, prioritize, and follow multiple projects and tasks through to completion with attention to detail.
Ability to analyze problems, identify solutions and take appropriate action, and resolve problems using independent judgment and decision-making processes.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, other staff, students, and the public.
Minimum Qualifications
This job posting is only available to University of Utah students who have been awarded a Federal Work-Study Award for the current year. Please login to CIS and go to the Finance/Financial Aid section to view your Financial Aid Status. If you have not received a Federal Work-Study Award, then do not complete and submit this application. Before hire, this employer will confirm that you have received a Federal Work-Study Award for the current year.
Preferences
Computer skills including word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet software experience.
Leadership or volunteer management experience preferred.
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.
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