Job Information
University of Utah Regional Coordinator (Southern Utah) in Salt Lake City, Utah
Details
Open Date 06/06/2024
Requisition Number PRN38748B
Job Title Manager, Program
Working Title Regional Coordinator (Southern Utah)
Job Grade D
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
- M-F 8-5 Some weekends and nights
VP Area Academic Affairs
Department 02320 - Utah College Advising Corps
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $50,000-$52,000
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Job Summary
This job posting covered the following territory. To be considered for multiple territories, please submit a separate application for each.
School Districts: Washington, Iron, Wayne, Panguitch, Piute, Kanab, High Schools: Snow Canyon, Water Canyon, Desert Hills, Crimson Cliffs, Dixie, Hurricane, Pine View, Canyon View, Career Tech, Parowan, Piute, Escalante, Bryce Valley, Panguitch, Wayne, Kanab, and Orderville.
Program Description:
Too many Utah high school students are not going on to college. Though college is accessible to everyone in Utah—the majority of the public colleges and universities in the state are open-access, meaning anyone can attend—many high school students don’t think college is possible for them. And even if they do, many have no idea where to even start.
This program is an expansion of the Utah College Advising Corps, a University of Utah program that, for over 10 years, has successfully helped students navigate the process of getting into college. This program seeks to get more students to attend—and graduate from—college, especially those who likely would not have otherwise attended, this expanded college access adviser program will:
Increase college enrollment
Increase college graduation
Change the course of intergenerational poverty
Position Overview:
This position will be responsible for supervising the work of 10-15 college access advisers. Ensuring that program goals are met and program parameters are followed. Supervision will require both in person visits to the school and frequent virtual visits with advisers and staff. In addition, this position will work to coordinate college access programs both at supervised high schools as well as at the assigned nearby higher education institutions.
Additional information:
This is a remote work position that will require significant amount of travel within the state. Mileage reimbursement will be calculated from the employee’s home address or the nearest supervisory high school depending on location.
Applicant must have reliable transportation and access to home workspace with a reliable internet connection.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include:
Supervision
Assist each adviser in the development of site-specific plans
Visit advisers in their high schools and service areas to troubleshoot concerns and offer advice and counsel.
Assess advisers’ effectiveness and encourage professional development
Plan and implement two adviser trainings throughout the year.
Schedule frequent adviser in-service trainings during weekly team meetings
Monitor data and goals
Provide effective supervision, coaching, and leadership for advisers
Communicate regularly with advisers, visit advisers in their service communities, and implement additional methods for assuring advisers remain engaged with students and communities they serve and work towards the goals of the program.
Assist with recruitment and hiring strategies for the advisers
When necessary, this role will work with students and fulfill the role of the college adviser if a vacancy occurs.
Program Management
Provide effective day-to-day management and administration of the program.
Ensuring that the program aligns with state-wide programmatic goals.
Evaluation, Assessment, & Development
Assist implementation of the selected data collection platform of the college access program within the 10-15 service schools in the service area
Ensure advisers track their service using this online case management system and generate reports on adviser service activities
Assist the Program Director with evaluating the performance of advisers assigned to the high schools by doing site visits on a regular basis. Formal review of performance and site issues will be reviewed by the Program Director with input being provided by the Regional Coordinator.
Assist the Program Director in assessing the performance of the 10-15 advisers in the service area to assure program goals are being met.
Partnerships
Work closely with the staff at the partner school to disburse accurate and current admission, financial aid, and other relevant information to the entire program.
Manage relationships with 10 -15 partner high schools.
Help sustain relationships, communication, and collaboration between and among the higher education institutions, program staff, and partner high schools
Work with school partners’ site supervisors and administrators to resolve issues that arise along with Program Director’s assistance
Initiate regular contact with high school guidance counselors and administrators in support of the program
Routinely seek feedback from guidance counselors regarding program activities
Initiate and facilitate meetings to provide regular opportunities for high school guidance counselors and administrators to discuss and review the program
Anticipate concerns whenever possible and addresses them appropriately when they arise
Help facilitate relationships with other college access programs in the service area for the purpose of increasing collaboration opportunities
Liaison
Participate in regular program calls, meetings, and trainings.
Provide information and reports to the program as requested
Work to coordinate and disseminate marketing materials for the program in the service area.
This job entails working with underage youth and as such you will be required to complete and pass the following:
Criminal background check
Fingerprinting
This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required
Nearly Continuously: Office environment.
Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required
Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.
Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.
Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related field plus two years of related experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences
Experience working with K-12 schools
Experience working with institutions of higher education
Experience working with college access programs
Demonstrated knowledge of first-generation college student success and persistence research, and the ability to apply research to specific student populations
Experience building effective working relationships and open communication with staff and partners.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally to diverse audiences.
Skills in decision making that allow for quick, informed, and appropriate decisions
Ability to thrive in a rapidly evolving environment with a professional, positive attitude, embracing change and adapting to program needs.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description, including travel to the school sites.
Preferences
Master’s degree in higher education, student affairs, social work, counseling, or other related areas.
Experience in managing professional and student staff, developing and measuring program outcomes, managing program budgets, and developing and implementing program vision/direction.
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.
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