Field Trip Ambassador, Campus Engagement Program

The Campus Engagement Program seeks three ambassadors to help plan and facilitate on-campus Field Trips for K-12 schools and community partners. From September through April, the Campus Engagement Program offers Field Trips centered around increasing education pathways for a variety of populations, providing college access presentations, connecting students to academic areas of study, and introducing students to resources available on college campuses.
This position reports to, and receives guidance from, the Program Manager over the Campus Engagement Program. Student ambassadors must be available from 9am-2pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays to help lead Field Trips.
This position will begin effective July 1, 2024, and conclude April 25, 2025.

• Participate in mandatory trainings during July and August, and throughout the year as needed. You will be compensated during training times.
• Facilitate and lead Field Trip activities such as presentations and interactive tours of campus, including appropriately monitoring large groups, responding to health and safety concerns, and compassionately addressing behavioral concerns with chaperones as needed.
• Respond to questions and communicate effectively with campus visitors.
• Accommodating the needs of Field Trips and their participants. Infrequently, this may require operating a golf cart on campus, working with language translators, or other needs.
• As needed, assist in outreach to university departments through e-mail (Outlook), virtual meetings, and phone calls.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required
Nearly Continuously: Office environment.
Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required
Nearly Continuously: Physically navigating campus, person-to-person communication (which could include spoken communication, ASL signing, or another kind of communication based on the employee)
Often: Written communication, including use of computers
Seldom: Movement of boxes or other items
The Campus Engagement Program is enthusiastic about working with employees to best suit work environment and physical requirements to individual needs.

Current University of Utah student

• Demonstrated experience effectively communicating with underserved or marginalized populations. • Experience coordinating events or campus tours.

• Previous teaching or youth education experience.
• Current CPR and first-aid certificate (this training may be provided).
• Availability on Tuesday and Thursdays from 9 am – 2 pm

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/
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03/18/2024

PRN14639N

UU Student - Admin/Clerical

Field Trip Ambassador, Campus Engagement Program

SJ

Nonexempt

Non Benefited Staff / Student

10

Part Time

Day

No

Academic Affairs

02230 - Campus K-12 Programs

Campus

Salt Lake City, UT

External Posting

$17 / hour