First-Gen Programming Assistant

Details

Open Date 03/21/2025

Requisition Number PRN15725N

Job Title UU Student - Instruction

Working Title First-Gen Programming Assistant

Job Grade SJ

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Type Non Benefited Staff / Student

Temporary? No

Standard Hours per Week 12

Full Time or Part Time? Part Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

Is this a work study job? No

VP Area President

Department 02342 - Student Access & Resources

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $20.00

Close Date 06/21/2025

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

Job Summary

The University of Utah Center for Student Access & Resources ( CSAR ) is accepting applications for a highly motivated First-Generation Programming Assistant to join our team. This position involves working with Student Resource Navigators (SRNs) to support first-generation CSAR scholars by planning and hosting tailored programs to enhance their scholarship experience. They will also support CSAR staff in welcoming students to the space and referring all students to campus and community partners.

Additionally, this position will supervise a team of peer mentors. They will also assist CSAR staff to create training materials and onboard peer mentors to ensure that they are fully equipped to provide support to our CSAR scholars.

This person will also gain leadership and management experience by chairing scholarship review committees, primarily during the Spring 2026 semester.

About CSAR at the University of Utah

The mission of the Center for Student Access & Resources ( CSAR ) is to support student well-being and success through scholarship opportunities, personalized one-on-one support, community engagement, skill building, and support navigating higher education systems. CSAR offers over $2.5 million in scholarships annually, as well as opportunities for cohorts to engage and find community within our center.

About Student Affairs

CSAR is a center within the Division of Student Affairs. Comprised of more than 20 departments, Student Affairs encourages U students to participate in the creation of their own campus culture, collaboratively working alongside professional staff, student leaders, and academic partners to ensure all members of our community not only feel welcomed but are fully incorporated into university life.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Supervise and provide support to peer mentors.
• Assist in the development of training and onboarding for peer mentors.
• Collaborate with Student Resource Navigators to build and provide programming for first generation cohorts including orientation, cohort meetings, and any other areas as needed.
• Assist in collecting and analyzing cohort and center data.
• Provide support to students who are placed on academic success plans (ASPs) during the academic year.
• Participate in chairing/co-chairing review committees for designated scholarships.
• Review scholarship applications.
• Support in CSAR outreach efforts including but not limited to tabling and presenting.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 1 year of experience in a related field
• Must currently be enrolled as a graduate student in a related area including Education, Culture & Society ( ECS ), Educational Leadership and Policy ( ELP ), or Social Work
• Experience with supervision or mentorship
• Experience with program planning
• Detail-oriented

Preferences

Preferences

• Experience and passionate about working directly with students.
• Experience and passionate about supporting first-generation scholars.

Special Instructions Summary

Start date for this role will be between the end of July and the beginning of August 2025.

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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