Program Assistant

University of Utah, United States

Updated: 14 days ago
Location: Salt Lake City, UTAH
Job Type: PartTime

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Program Assistant
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Open Date 03/22/2024
Requisition Number PRN14659N
Job Title Program Assistant
Working Title School Programs Assistant
Job Grade C
FLSA Code Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Type Non Benefited Staff / Student
Temporary? Yes
Standard Hours per Week 19 hours/week
Full Time or Part Time? Part Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
Monday through Thursday with occasional Friday work required. Working hours are typically between the 8:30am and 2pm but may start as early at 7:00am. Optional evening and weekend work possible.
Is this a work study job? No
VP Area President
Department 00340 - Red Butte Garden & Arboretum
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $14.00-16.00/hr including a free public transportation pass with employment.
Close Date
Job Summary
Join Red Butte Garden’s School Programs team in connecting students with nature through informal education! Share your passion for the outdoors, the environment, and plants with school aged kids during field trips, classroom visits, and more. Gain valuable experience planning and teaching school programs and seasonal events. Must enjoy being outdoors, informal education, and working with school aged children. Depending on season, this position will be planning, preparing for, and leading field trips within the Garden, leading off-site classroom visits, or supporting other programs.
Red Butte Garden is accessible via several bus routes that stop in Research Park and at the University Medical Center, as well as the Trax Red line, followed by a short walk or on-demand university campus shuttle. The campus shuttle offers a direct line to Red Butte Garden via the Sunnyside Route. For more information see:
  • https://commuterservices.utah.edu/uta/
  • https://commuterservices.utah.edu/campus-shuttle/
  • https://www.redbuttegarden.org/directions/
Responsibilities
  • Teaching on and off-site school programs to elementary school students
  • Assisting in the daily operations by maintaining supplies, facilities, and equipment
  • Assisting the Programs department with other activities, programs, and seasonal events as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Associate’s degree in a related field or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required. Two years of related experience, ability to use logic and reasoning to prioritize tasks, expertise using MS Office software, and demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills also required. Database experience preferred. Bachelor’s degree in a related field may be preferred.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences
  • An interest in environmental and informal education, demonstrated by education, previous employment, or personal pursuits.
  • An interest in plants, demonstrated by education, previous employment, or personal pursuits.
  • Experience working in an outdoor setting.
  • Enjoy being outdoors.
  • Enjoy teaching/leading school aged children, primarily ages K-6th grade.
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 (*).

  • * Do you have a related Associate's degree or equivalency? (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education)
    • Yes
    • No
  • * How many years of related experience do you have? (related experience includes assisting with program planning & implementation, compiling & organizing data, dissemination of information, creation & distribution of program materials, etc.)
    • Less than 1 year
    • 1 year or more, but less than 2 years
    • 2 years or more, but less than 4 years
    • 4 years or more, but less than 6 years
    • 6 years or more
  • * Do you enjoy being outside?

    (Open Ended Question)

  • * Do you enjoy working with school-aged children?

    (Open Ended Question)

  • * Do you have an interest in environmental education?

    (Open Ended Question)


    • Applicant Documents
    Required Documents
  • Resume
    • Optional Documents
  • Cover Letter
  • Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 – Member Copy 4) – Veteran Only – Call 801.581.2169
  • Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call 801.581.2169 after submission

    • University Human Resource Management
    250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
    Contact us: (801) 581-2169 By Email: [email protected]

     


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