What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Assistant Beverley Taylor Sorenson Arts Learning Program position at Weber State University?
Position Details
WSU's Commitment to Equal Opportunity
Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).
Position Information
Position Title
Program Assistant Beverley Taylor Sorenson Arts Learning Program
Requisition Number
S02058P
Position Category
Staff
Campus Location
Weber State University - Ogden, UT
Hours per week
20
Months per year
12
Alternate work schedule
Pay Grade
N27
Salary
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Job Summary/Basic Function
The Arts Learning Collaborative (weber.edu/artslearning) seeks a Program Assistant to work with WSU’s BTS Endowed Chair in Arts Learning and BTS Arts support staff. This position will support and implement professional arts integration and arts education experiences. We seek applicants with knowledge of arts integration pedagogy and the ability to collaborate with schools and community organizations.
The priorities for this position are to 1) support BTS Arts educators and instructional coaches in the WSU service area, and 2) provide high-quality professional development to BTS Arts educators and instructional coaches in the WSU service area.
The Program Assistant will serve as a Professional Development Partner supporting the BTS Arts program in the WSU service area. This includes informal school visits, follow-up, and assisting with Professional Learning Communities.
The Program Assistant will present at conferences and workshops hosted by the Arts Learning Collaborative as needed. The Program Assistant will support the WSU BTS Arts Internship as needed.
The Program Assistant will attend meetings as needed with faculty and staff of the Arts Learning Collaborative and complete required financial and task tracking.
This is a grant-funded position.
The priorities for this position are to 1) support BTS Arts educators and instructional coaches in the WSU service area, and 2) provide high-quality professional development to BTS Arts educators and instructional coaches in the WSU service area.
The Program Assistant will serve as a Professional Development Partner supporting the BTS Arts program in the WSU service area. This includes informal school visits, follow-up, and assisting with Professional Learning Communities.
The Program Assistant will present at conferences and workshops hosted by the Arts Learning Collaborative as needed. The Program Assistant will support the WSU BTS Arts Internship as needed.
The Program Assistant will attend meetings as needed with faculty and staff of the Arts Learning Collaborative and complete required financial and task tracking.
This is a grant-funded position.
Required Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelors in an arts field, elementary education, and/or arts education required (arts: visual arts, music, drama, media arts, or dance).
- 1-year teaching experience (elementary preferred) or equivalent.
- Information technology skills/experience.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license. This position requires travel to schools and events off campus, and be able to pass all clearances and background checks.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred:
- Teaching license.
- Experience with curriculum creation and assessment.
- Ability to organize, problem-solve, and multitask under changing circumstances or deadlines.
- Ability to drive up to 25 miles per day (on occasion).
A successful candidate will be willing to
Background Check?
Yes
Benefits Summary
WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date
04/25/2025
Review Date
05/05/2025
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Notes to Applicant
If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish with our team, we would love to hear from you. The annual salary for this half-time position starts at $30,000 and may go up from there depending on candidate qualifications.
To apply, please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, current resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references.
For qualification determination, your application and/or resume must address the required and preferred qualifications and must contain average number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be considered incomplete.
Screening of applications will begin May 5, 2025. Position will remain open until filled.
Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.
To apply, please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, current resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references.
For qualification determination, your application and/or resume must address the required and preferred qualifications and must contain average number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be considered incomplete.
Screening of applications will begin May 5, 2025. Position will remain open until filled.
Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/25407
ADA Essential Job Function
ADA Essential Job Function
Physical Activity of this position
Moving about to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another., Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion. , Lifting. Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles. , Operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, or position. , Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance., Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
Physical Requirements of this position
Light work. Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls exerting forces greater than that for sedentary work.
Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision.
Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading., Required to have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment. , Required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned (i.e., custodial, food services,) or to make general observations of facilities or structures (i.e., security guard, inspection).
The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position.
None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).
Salary : $30,000
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