The School Programs Assistant is a member of the Field Trip and Teacher Resources Team. This position helps staff members with day-to-day tasks associated with programming, mainly the Teaching Toolbox and Field Trip programs. This position provides general office support, such as data entry, inventorying, document management, copying, etc. Working with the Teaching Toolbox Program includes physically moving the large toolbox kits around NHMU weekly. The School Program Assistant also supports museum educators by acting as an assistant with field trip programming or class programming. This includes supply management and prep, helping field trip groups upon entry into the Museum with wayfinding and questions, and engaging with students in educational programming.
- Handles weekly routine tasks associated with the logistics of assigned education program including moving large teaching kits throught building - Assists with data entry and reporting - Manages inventory supply lists and materials for assigned educational programs - Performs office tasks to support the Field Trips, Teaching Toolboxes, and other programming - Acts as assistant during education programs, often interacting with K-12 students during a field trip
- The applicant must be a student with an accepted Work-Study award for the current academic year. Work-Study award status may be viewed through CIS on the Financial Aid Status page.
- High school diploma or equivalency required. One-year full-time customer service experience, demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills also required.
- Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description. - Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Software.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Must be able to lift and move program supplies weighing up to 50 pounds throughout the building.
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URSâ€). 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/
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Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- Have you been awarded and have you accepted a Federal Work-Study Award for the current year? If no, do not submit this application.
+ No
+ Yes
- If applying for a work-study position, do you agree to follow the work-study information and policies as stated in the Student Work-Study Handbook found on the Financial Aid and Scholarships website?
+ Yes
+ Not Applicable
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- Cover Letter
- Resume
- List of References
Must have availability to work at least one morning M-F and all hours must fit within M-F 8am-5pm. Exact work schedule will be determined with supervisor and has flexibility to work around school classes.
Salary
Hourly based
Location
UT , United States Salt Lake City, UT, United States
UT , United States Salt Lake City, UT, United States
