Staff Specialist

• Live in the University Residence Halls with high school students participating in the Upward Bound program and be on duty twenty-four hours per day, Sunday evening through Friday evening, for the duration of the six-week program. 
• Assist instructors with the academic program. 
• Plan and supervise community service and social, cultural, and recreational activities. 
• Organize and run study halls and tutoring sessions. Ensure students are actively attending and participating in classes. 
• Attend and supervise students during Wednesday activities. 
• Provide supervision, individual and online group tutoring, mentoring, and peer advising. 
• Must be a responsible individual with good interpersonal skills who enjoys working with adolescents from diverse economic, social, and cultural backgrounds. 
• Available for the duration of the program, including the required training prior to the beginning of the program. 
• Driver’s license and good driving record required.
•  Taking in person University coursework or having other employment during the summer program is not approved.

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 possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
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.
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