Details
Open Date 01/09/2025
Requisition Number PRN15518N
Job Title UU Student - Admin/Clerical
Working Title UAC Ambassador
Job Grade SJ
FLSA Code Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Type Non Benefited Staff / Student
Temporary? No
Standard Hours per Week 10
Full Time or Part Time? Part Time
Shift Variable
Work Schedule Summary
- This is typically split between 5 hours in-office and 5 hours out-of-office performing engagement and outreach activities, but can be flexible on a week-to-week basis.
- Students are NOT required to work during finals or school breaks.
Is this a work study job? No
VP Area Academic Affairs
Department 01541 - Office for Global Engagement
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $14.25
Close Date 02/28/2025
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
The U Asia Campus Student Ambassador position works for the U Asia Campus staff based at the Salt Lake City campus under the Office for Global Engagement. Student Ambassadors are predominantly responsible for representing the U Asia Campus and promoting U Asia Campus opportunities to both the on-campus community as well as the greater Salt Lake City community.
Primary tasks include tabling, classroom presentations, attending community events to promote the U Asia Campus, serving on student panels related to the U Asia Campus, collaborating with on-campus offices and student groups, discussing the U Asia Campus with prospective students, participating in various event committees, assisting the Marketing Team in any ongoing projects and initiatives for the U Asia Campus, assisting with social media content creation, and assisting with general office responsibilities as needed. This position may include additional responsibilities not outlined above that help support the mission and initiatives of the U Asia Campus and the Office for Global Engagement.
Responsibilities
Student Ambassadors are expected to work about 10 hours per week during the school year (students are not required to work during finals or school breaks). These hours can be a combination of tabling and networking events, classroom visits, office hours, and more. We occasionally have events outside of the typical Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm work week. It’s not required that students attend all of these events, but we ask that students occasionally participate at these events if their schedule allows.
Applicants must notify us if they’re employed by any other office or department at the University of Utah.
Minimum Qualifications
- Student has previously studied at the U Asia Campus for a minimum of 1 semester
- Be a full-time undergraduate student for the 2024-2025 academic year
- Student has at least 2 semesters left before graduation
- Be in good academic and disciplinary standing with the University
- Have and maintain a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
- Possess strong written and verbal communication skills as well as strong interpersonal skills
- Display friendliness, professionalism, a positive attitude, and a strong work ethic
Preferences
- Experience performing community engagement and outreach
- Experience with and enthusiasm for public speaking
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability to last-minute requests or schedule changes
- Enthusiasm for the development of new skills and knowledge
- Ability to attend occasional tabling and networking events during evenings or on weekends
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.
