Staff Specialist (E)
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
Full-time
Other
Posted on April 13, 2024
Announcement
Details
Open Date
02/09/2024
Requisition Number
PRN37678B
Job Title
Staff Specialist (E)
Working Title
Student Employee Engagement Specialist
Job Grade
UGR
FLSA Code
Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No
Standard Hours per Week
40
Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time
Shift
Day
Work Schedule Summary
VP Area
President
Department
00298 - Student Development/Research
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
$58,300 - 60,000
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Job Summary
The Student Employee Engagement Specialist provides professional support and development to student employees in student affairs. Student Affairs hosts approximately 760 paid student employees and nearly 100 unpaid interns and fellows. This position will work collaboratively with colleagues in human resources, supervisors in student affairs, directors, and colleagues across campus. The specialist must demonstrate the ability to work independently with minimum supervision. This position is responsible for establishing potential milestones for student employees and creating personalized pathways in Student Affairs for student employees that enhance their learning, engagement, and experiences within the division. This position will contribute to key strategic objectives for improving the division's organizational capacity while also improving student outcomes.
This position will assist departments in creating meaningful employment opportunities for students in student affairs and ensuring that all potential student employees have equal access to opportunities within the division. The specialist will assist in developing and implementing resources, processes, and engagement opportunities for student employees within student affairs. It is essential that the specialist collaborates with HR on procedures and policies in support of both federal work-study and non-federal work-study employment. The specialist will serve as an advocate for improved student employment experiences at the University of Utah.
Responsibilities
Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, higher education, communications, or similar field, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); and four years of experience in a human resources or higher education setting. OR A master's degree in a related field, two years of experience, and effective communication skills are required.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences
Type
Benefited Staff
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.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Details
Open Date
02/09/2024
Requisition Number
PRN37678B
Job Title
Staff Specialist (E)
Working Title
Student Employee Engagement Specialist
Job Grade
UGR
FLSA Code
Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No
Standard Hours per Week
40
Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time
Shift
Day
Work Schedule Summary
VP Area
President
Department
00298 - Student Development/Research
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
$58,300 - 60,000
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Job Summary
The Student Employee Engagement Specialist provides professional support and development to student employees in student affairs. Student Affairs hosts approximately 760 paid student employees and nearly 100 unpaid interns and fellows. This position will work collaboratively with colleagues in human resources, supervisors in student affairs, directors, and colleagues across campus. The specialist must demonstrate the ability to work independently with minimum supervision. This position is responsible for establishing potential milestones for student employees and creating personalized pathways in Student Affairs for student employees that enhance their learning, engagement, and experiences within the division. This position will contribute to key strategic objectives for improving the division's organizational capacity while also improving student outcomes.
This position will assist departments in creating meaningful employment opportunities for students in student affairs and ensuring that all potential student employees have equal access to opportunities within the division. The specialist will assist in developing and implementing resources, processes, and engagement opportunities for student employees within student affairs. It is essential that the specialist collaborates with HR on procedures and policies in support of both federal work-study and non-federal work-study employment. The specialist will serve as an advocate for improved student employment experiences at the University of Utah.
Responsibilities
- The specialist will interpret and apply University and internal policies to issues in a specific Human Resource function. Through consultation with University Human Resources, the specialist will advise and guide student affairs administrators and staff regarding policies and procedures.
- Prepare reports and documentation regarding the student employee and supervisor experience in student affairs. Analyzes data to evaluate the effectiveness of procedures and processes.
- Develop strategies and tools to monitor, track, and compile forms of quantitative and qualitative data. Deploy creative methods for collecting and representing data, literature reviews, existing research, and other forms of information.
- The specialist must establish and maintain effective and influential relationships with Student Affairs and campus stakeholders.
- Recommends modifications regarding existing practices to supervision and develops, coordinates, and implements changes as needed.
- Create and maintain resources for potential and current student employees and supervisors.
- Assists in attaining divisional objectives by performing special projects and studies at the request of the associate vice president for student development and Student Affairs leadership.
- Function as a resource for university staff and administration to address Human Resource questions, concerns, and problems when needed.
- Makes recommendations regarding actions that nurture student growth, development, engagement, and long-term career preparation.
- Develops milestones that enhance student experiences and responsibilities as employees.
- Collaborate with human resource colleagues on suggesting job codes for student employees that create transparent pay ranges for applicable positions.
- Lead presentations and trainings to individuals and groups related to student development, learning outcomes, and supervision practices, to name a few.
- Coordinate and lead an annual orientation and several networking opportunities for student employees in Student Affairs to build relationships and communities. Work with supervisors on developing information included in orientation and information sessions for training that direct the work of student assistants.
Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, higher education, communications, or similar field, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); and four years of experience in a human resources or higher education setting. OR A master's degree in a related field, two years of experience, and effective communication skills are required.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences
Type
Benefited Staff
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.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- Do you have a related Bachelor's degree or equivalency? (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education)
- Yes
- No
- Do you have a Master's degree or equivalency? (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education)
- Yes
- No
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call 801.581.2169 after submission
- Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 – Member Copy 4) – Veteran Only – Call 801.581.2169
