Program Assistant

Department: 02235 - Undergrad Studies Advocacy Prg Responsibilities: Attend, facilitate, and document youth center presentations/events Co-create STEM and/or Art programming for justice-impacted youth Correspond with youth center teachers and administrators to ensure schedules, workshop plans and supplies lists are cleared Work with presenters to create age and setting-appropriate hands-on activities for STEMCAP workshops Assist in efforts to recruit presenters Assist in organizing and maintaining data, presentations, and other STEMCAP files Research and contact local organizations to build connections that benefit youth Co-manage the STEMCAP calendar and develop semester programming schedules Facilitate transportation for lecturers to STEMCAP workshops in Salt Lake, Davis, and Utah County Work with external evaluators to provide surveys to presenters and teachers Attend presenter orientation meetings and provide input and support as presenters craft their workshop for STEMCAP audiences Maintain database of all presentation data Job Summary: Since 2016, the STEM Community Alliance Program (STEMCAP) has provided more than 1,100 educational workshops and hands-on conservation projects at Youth-in-Custody facilities across northern Utah. STEMCAP offers a variety of programming types including guest lectures led by scientists and artists, multi-day science workshop series, art enrichment classes, horticulture projects, and field trips. This work occurs across five youth centers, from Provo to Ogden. STEMCAP partners with experts in Science, the Arts, and the Humanities to increase awareness of and interest in various career and academic pathways for incarcerated youth. STEMCAP enhances educational self-discovery and provides creative outlets for youth participants. The STEMCAP Program Coordinator will create, lead, and join programming at youth centers. They will support partnerships across and beyond University of Utah’s campus. With the team, they will develop educational programming, advise material needs, and support data collection. Minimum Qualifications: Minimum/Required Qualifications Associate’s Degree One year of related experience. Well organized and able to keep track of multiple deadlines and competing priorities Excellent oral and written communication skills and collaborative working skills Demonstrated experience in file and calendar management Demonstrated experience in community engagement 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 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. Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah 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 discrim…